Talent Acquisition Consultant

City of Leduc • Kitchener, ON

1d • CA$80,189 - CA$100,246 • Hybrid

About The Position

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you. This is a temporary, full-time position (35 hours/week) with an end date of September 29, 2028. The compensation range is $80,189.20 - $100,245.60 per annum. Our Employee Services department, specifically our Organization Development (OD) team, is on a mission to completely reimagine the talent experience. We aren't here to just process applications or check boxes; we are here to build authentic connections, elevate candidate journeys, and deliver hiring experiences that leave a lasting impression. We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant for a 2-year fixed term through September 29, 2028. You’ll be joining an agile, close-knit OD unit where your passion for recruitment is matched by a supportive manager and a collaborative team. If you are a high-energy recruiter who takes pride in finding the right person for the right seat, loves co-creating modern talent initiatives, and wants to make a genuine impact on our workforce, you’ll feel right at home here.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive, full-cycle recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment where quality and momentum go hand-in-hand.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, professional training, and recruitment experience may be considered.
• Exceptional organizational capabilities, with the proven ability to balance 10 to 15 active competitions while keeping candidates engaged and details rock-solid.
• Outstanding interpersonal and consulting skills, allowing you to build immediate credibility with leadership, challenge assumptions respectfully, and look far beyond a resume.
• A naturally collaborative mindset, thriving in an environment where team members share project loads, brainstorm new ideas, and continuously improve together.
• High digital comfort and analytical awareness, with experience navigating HRIS platforms and leveraging data to optimize recruitment workflows.
• Solid working knowledge of provincial employment standards, human rights frameworks, and modern, fair-hiring practices.

Nice To Haves

• A CPHR designation
• Experience in municipal government
• Experience with Workday HCM

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for a wide variety of municipal positions, from initial intake meetings and targeted candidate sourcing to final offer negotiations and onboarding logistics.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights, modern sourcing strategies, and expert guidance on consistent, transparent, fair and inclusive hiring.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every applicant receives respectful and timely communication at every step of their journey.
• Collaborate actively on OD team projects, contributing your front-line recruitment perspective to modernize our onboarding steps, refine candidate touchpoints, and update talent templates.
• Leverage digital tools and creative sourcing channels—including social platforms, specialized networks, and proactive outreach—to attract high-performing candidates for unique roles.
• Utilize Workday (HRIS) to manage your competitions effortlessly, maintain defensible records, and analyze key recruitment metrics to continually sharpen our approach.
• Partner seamlessly with Employee Services teammates across the department to guarantee every new hire experiences a smooth, welcoming transition on day one.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Wellness Benefits including a Health Care Spending Account right from day one.
• Participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), providing secure, long-term retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks of vacation per year, plus access to our Earned Day Off (EDO) program and hybrid work flexibility to support true work-life balance.
• Free parking
• A free annual pass to City of Leduc recreation facilities, including access to drop-in programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level