Job Description

Job Number

:

52922

Looking for a leadership opportunity where you can help shape talent acquisition strategies? Join the City of Edmonton as our next Team Lead, Talent Acquisition!

The City of Edmonton is looking for a Team Lead, Talent Acquisition to guide a team of Talent Acquisition Consultants. In this role, you will provide leadership and direction, empowering your team to deliver exceptional recruitment services to a diverse range of internal business partners.




You will collaborate closely with City of Edmonton business leaders to understand their unique talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies to attract top candidates. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring fair, transparent, inclusive, and effective recruitment practices.

What will you do?

Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition Consultants, fostering a culture of excellence in recruitment services Leverage your recruitment and talent sourcing expertise to help your team attract top candidates and match skills with business needs, adhering to all governing frameworks, including collective agreements Operate as a bridge between corporate strategy and the delivery of recruitment services Collaborate with peers to strategically assign work, ensuring business partners receive timely and effective talent solutions Effectively manage a small recruitment portfolio Stay attuned to evolving business needs, labor market trends, and technological advancements. You will proactively identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives and recruitment process redesigns Foster strong collaborative relationships with a variety of internal partners to effectively support business areas and align recruitment efforts Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness Provide guidance and support to the team in navigating and resolving selection grievances across all unionized environments

Qualifications

:Education or applied knowledge in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration or a related discipline Experience delivering high-quality services while guiding hiring managers and candidates through the selection process Experience developing and maintaining equitable and inclusive hiring practices

Assets:

Experience in a multi-union environment Combinations of education and experience may be considered

Skills required for success:

Proven leadership experience Resourceful, self-motivated with an ability to work in a fast paced environment Aptitude for influencing outcomes and guiding others without direct authority Flexibility and adaptability to deal with changing work priorities Dedicated to exceptional service and collaborative efforts that elevate candidate and hiring manager experiences Ability to establish highly collaborative working relationships with hiring managers, internal partners, and unions Innovative thinker with the ability to implement impactful recruitment programs Excellent consultative, project management, and presentation skills Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding with alignment to our Art of Inclusion. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95) and the Indigenous Framework (https://bit.ly/3cMgnPU) Alignment to our Cultural Commitments Alignment to our Leadership Competencies

Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:

1 permanent, full-time position Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite Salary: (Annually) $90,240.27 - $112,800.34

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact

employment@edmonton.ca

. Learn more about our benefits

https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Talent Acquisition Consultant:

JM/SB


Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.



IND 123

Classification Title

:

PT2

Posting Date

:

Jul 15, 2025

Closing Date

:

Aug. 1, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to)

:

1 - Permanent Full-time

Union

:

Management

Department

:

Talent Management

Work Location(s)

:

Century Place, 9th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3