Job Description

Talent Specialist

18-month Term

Alcool NB Liquor

Essential role information

Title: Talent Specialist

Language requirement:

Spoken and written competence in English and in French

Location: ANBL Retail Operations Center, Fredericton, NB - remote work is possible

Duration:

18-months

Closing: June 3, 2025

Who we are

As one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2025 ANBL is proud of the people-first culture we've built together with our team members and the passion our team brings to work every day.

Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is a provincial Crown corporation responsible for the purchase, importation, distribution, and retail activity for all beverage alcohol in the province. We are passionate about our purpose of giving back to New Brunswickers by responsibly enhancing occasions, providing a superior service experience to our customers, spending time in our communities, and fostering strong relationships with our industry and vendor partners.

Cannabis NB (CNB), our sister company, also a provincial Crown corporation, manages retail cannabis sales for the province, providing a range of safe, legal products. The core focus of our retail model is ensuring the thriving cannabis industry developing in New Brunswick is safe and responsible. At CNB, our goal is to deliver a world class customer experience built on good information, a safe high-quality product offering and a highly trained and engaged team. Our mandate is public education and protection, and everyone at Cannabis NB is committed to it.

Every year, we return 100% of profits to the Government of New Brunswick to benefit of all New Brunswickers. As a provincial Crown corporation, we serve the public and licensee community through a network of corporate retail stores and private retail operators. Our mandate is to responsibly manage a successful business for the people of New Brunswick and to deliver the best value for your investment in us.

Corporate Social Responsibility at ANBL

At ANBL, we take our social responsibility seriously. With our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to guide us, we are committed to:Responsible selling through our CHECK 30 program, which specifies that customers who look younger than 30 will be asked for valid photo identification. Food security through our partnership with Food Depot Alimentaire to help get more food to the New Brunswickers who need it. Helping New Brunswickers get home safely through our Safe Ride program, providing FREE transportation at ANBL-sponsored events.


None of these efforts would be possible without the more than 800 team members who are the lifeblood of our organization and choose ANBL as their employer.

What's in it for you?

Being part of the ANBL team means being part of an organization that values its employees, where everyone has a voice and uses it in the best interest of the organization and our people. We are all proud of what we contribute to the betterment of our province, and we take that responsibility seriously.

In addition to offering a market competitive salary, we ensure that our employees can enjoy work-life balance by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and a generous pension plan. Employees also have access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy, and opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work.

At ANBL we value the growth of our employees both personal and professional. We offer various types of external and internal development activities, including a robust internal Leadership Development Program.

About the Talent Specialist Position position

Alcool NB Liquor is seeking an experienced Talent Specialist to support recruiting activities across the organization. Reporting to the Manager of HR Operations, they will partner with hiring managers to fill full-time, term, and casual bargaining and non-bargaining positions. On a regular basis, they collaborate with their partner groups to develop and implement strategies to address short and medium-term hiring goals.

What will you be doing?

As the Talent Specialist, you are responsible for full lifecycle recruitment, from initiation to onboarding. You will create job ads and interview guides, and provide recommendations for hiring decisions. Using job boards, social media and career events, you are constantly networking and pipeline candidates for current and future roles.

Further responsibilities include:

Provide ongoing support and coaching to assist managers and supervisors with recruitment matters. Develop job ads and interview guides in collaboration with hiring managers. Provide consultative services and support to clients on all aspects of the recruitment process including selection, assessments, interviews, offers. Use various methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events and job fairs. Conduct preliminary interviews with recruits to gauge interest, personality and salary requirements and provide feedback to hiring managers. Ensure proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately. Collaborate and provide input on improved or innovative recruitment strategies Collaborate across multiple teams to ensure timely, high-quality, standardized, and consistent service. Work closely with partner groups on all diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices. Liaise with post-secondary institutions on student work programs. Support succession management activities for partner groups. Ensure compliance with legislative requirements related to employment and recruitment. Ensure all paperwork and documents adhere to ANBL policy and procedures. Research and maintain current knowledge of key recruitment issues/trends and best practice business solutions from a variety of sources and makes recommendations accordingly.

What do you need to be successful?

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or similar (or equivalent experience)
While a formal degree or diploma is preferred, we value practical experience and are open to considering candidates with equivalent experience in lieu of educational qualifications. 2+ years in a talent acquisition function or similar Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods. Strong skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams). Strong ability to collaborate and develop relationships of trust at all the levels of the organization. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent listening, collaboration, and decision-making skills. High degree of attention to quality, details, and correctness. Ability to quickly build rapport and demonstrate empathy. Sound judgement with a high degree of confidentiality

Would be an asset if you had:

RPR or CPHR designation an asset. Experience working in a unionized environment Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks. Experience working with employees going through the various immigration streams

Key Competencies

Effective communication:

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

Attracts Top Talent:

Attracts and selects the best talent to meet current and future business needs. Evaluates people's capabilities and fit correctly in most instances, placing the right people in the right role.

Plans and Aligns:

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.

Collaborates:

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.

Ensures Accountability:

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.

Business Insight:

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.

Language competencies

Bilingualism in both official languages is required with a minimum of Advanced proficiency

Work location:

The Retail Operations Centre is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The successful candidate must be based in New Brunswick, remote work is possible. Semi-regular travel for meetings and project work may be required.

Note

Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered

How do I join the Team?

Share your resume with us through our online application system.