Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference by building amazing rental communities across Canada? A high performing team that focuses on learning and development and giving back to local communities? Consider joining our dynamic team at Traine Construction & Development and Mainline Living Property Management as a

Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Specialist!

As a Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Specialist, you'll play a vital role in shaping the employee journey, from attracting and hiring top talent to ensuring exceptional onboarding and supporting ongoing engagement. This role manages full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, manages the employee recognition and engagement survey programs, and supports the performance and goal review processes. Acting as a connector between candidates, new hires, and leaders, this role ensures that every employee touchpoint reflects the organization's culture, values, and commitment to excellence.


This is an in-office position based out of our Head Office in Kelowna, BC.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding

Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned departments, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checking, and offers. Partner with hiring managers to define workforce needs, develop job descriptions, and design structured interview processes. Prepare employment offers, agreements, and onboarding documentation; maintain applicant tracking system (ClearCompany) and track key recruitment metrics. Execute recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives to attract top talent, including social media, job boards, and community partnerships. Build proactive talent pipelines through relationships with post-secondary institutions, associations, and career fairs.

Onboarding and Employee Experience

Coordinate all aspects of onboarding for a seamless and engaging new hire experience, including system setup (UKG Ready), and partnering with IT, Operations, and hiring managers to ensure equipment, workspace, and access needs are met. Schedule and facilitate new hire orientations, introduce company values, policies, and culture, and track probationary/90-day review completion. Maintain onboarding materials, schedules, and checklists, and collect feedback to enhance retention and employee experience.

Employee Engagement, Recognition, and Culture

Support annual employee engagement surveys, track results, and coordinate follow-up actions. Track and report on goal setting, performance reviews, and 90-day review completion across all departments. Administer employee recognition programs, including service milestones, peer nominations, and culture initiatives. Partner with People & Culture Manager on engagement and culture-building initiatives, reporting on trends and metrics.

People and Culture Systems, Data, and Reporting

Serve as a superuser for HR systems (ADP, UKG Ready), ensuring accurate employee data and supporting continuous improvement. Generate and analyze reports on recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and performance tracking; maintain job descriptions, org charts, and employee records in compliance with privacy standards.

People and Culture Support

Collaborate on workforce planning, engagement, recognition projects, and People & Culture communications. Provide responsive support to employees and managers on general inquiries; participate in special projects to enhance HR programs and services.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Communications. Minimum 3 years of experience in recruitment, onboarding, or People & Culture coordination. Experience preparing offers, HR documentation, and setting up new hires in HRIS systems. Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. Proficiency with HRIS/ATS systems (UKG). Experience coordinating engagement surveys, performance, or recognition programs. Excellent communication, relationship management, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and confidentiality. CPHR designation or working toward certification is an asset. Experience in construction, property management, or development sectors is an asset.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a very competitive salary (based on experience) and a full range of benefits, including:

Robust performance bonus program Investment opportunities in real estate projects Shared win bonuses during each project Ranked top 10% Health and Dental plan in Canada Ranked top 5% Health and Dental plan in the construction industry Extended Health and Dental Professional Development and ongoing training Opportunities to be involved in life changing charitable projects Long term employment

By joining our team, you'll find yourself working amongst a group of friendly, team-oriented individuals who strive to deliver exceptional results.


Traine Construction and Development has been in business for 25 years; based in Kelowna, BC and working throughout Canada on multi-family residential construction projects for our property management division, Mainline Living, to operate. We create communities that residents are proud to live in and we are proud to operate. From Ontario to British Columbia, Traine prides itself on building excellent multi-family communities and great careers! By joining our team, you'll find yourself working amongst a group of friendly, team-oriented individuals who strive to deliver exceptional results.

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Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000