Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Seaspan • North Vancouver, BC

37d • $73,800 - $90,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Talent Acquisition Team is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Talent
Acquisition Specialist to play a key role in delivering an exceptional
recruitment experience. This role primarily supports internal recruitment and
unionized hiring. You represent our team and continually look to improve
candidate experience, whether that is with external candidates or our existing
employees. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, adaptable professional
with the drive and passion to work efficiently and grow their skills while
advancing their career at a fast-growing organization.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days
of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the
Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years in Talent Acquisition, preferably in internal opportunities or talent management within large, diverse organizations.
• Experience using professional social networking platforms, particularly sourcing through LinkedIn, to identify, engage, and build pipelines of qualified candidates across a variety of roles.
• You demonstrate a solid understanding of recruitment processes and best practices, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with a sharp eye for detail, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proactive mindset dedicated to delivering exceptional service to Hiring Managers and Candidates.
• You understand HR functions and have experience working with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, and other key stakeholders in the business.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze data, build reports, and present insights in a clear and compelling manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with an ATS, Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• As a trusted partner, you will oversee the full-cycle recruitment process for existing employees, interns, unionized, and hourly positions. You will review resumes, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates’ qualifications and suitability.
• Support the Talent Acquisition (TA) team on promotions, transfers, and conversions.
• Support Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) posting requirements by drafting, posting and managing job advertisements across approved platforms.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and guide internal process opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), hiring tools, and provide Hiring Managers with comprehensive written reviews of interviewed or screened candidates.
• Facilitate candidate feedback sessions with Hiring Managers and other people involved in the interview process
• Serve as a key point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, maintaining timely and professional communication.
• Monitor and respond to general recruitment inbox inquiries with accuracy and a customer-focused mindset.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the ATS.
• Support ATS administration, system updates, and data integrity initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze recruitment reports using advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data visualization) to track hiring metrics, pipeline activity, and time-to-fill performance.
• Leverage professional networks, including LinkedIn, to support talent sourcing initiatives within the TA team.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Access to Pemberton campus gym
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees