Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Employment Services the Recruitment Officer will be responsible for all aspects of recruiting bus and community shuttle operators for Calgary Transit. Primary duties include:• Screen applicants, pre-employment testing, conduct targeted selection interviews, conduct reference checks, schedule appointments for medicals, make all final applicant selection and job offers, deal with non-selection issues/grievances and otherwise support the entire recruitment process.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead, Employment Services and liaise with Corporate Human Resources, to develop and advertising strategy to recruit bus and community shuttle operators as well as other positions with Calgary Transit.
• Arrange for advertising such as BOLD signs, on system advertising, mail drops, television commercials, banners, Calgary Transit hiring fairs, recruitment booths in LRT stations and other innovative opportunities.
• Represent Calgary Transit at local and international Career Fairs.
• Conduct highly confidential Calgary Police Service (CPS) security clearance interviews with potential applicants to determine employment suitability.
• Conduct City of Calgary and Calgary Transit outreach sessions for various jobs finding organizations, different community groups, and conduct orientation sessions for prospective applicants.
• Establish relationships with other organizations such as post-secondary institutions, vocational schools, and job finding organizations to promote Calgary Transit as an employer.
• Understand and apply all hiring agreements and movement of personnel with regards to the various collective agreements within The City of Calgary.



Qualifications • A high school diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED), supplemented with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
• Experience with the interpretation and application of collective agreements is required.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is also required.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources will be considered an asset.
• A general understanding of human rights legislation and experience working with Peoplesoft Human Capital Management (HCM) will also be considered assets.
• Public speaking and presentation skills are considered assets.
• Individuals must be proficient at planning and organizing, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.


Pre-employment Requirements • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction Note: Please note all exempt positions at The City are undergoing a compensation review. This means the union jurisdiction and/or salary range listed here may change. Tell me more.


Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Calgary Transit

Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 928 32 Avenue NE

Compensation: Level C $67,647 - 100,837 per annum (2025 Rates)
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: February 27, 2025

Job ID #: 311530