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COV00050740 Requisition #

Your Opportunity:

Would you like to be part of an organization where our people are truly our difference? As one of Alberta’s Top Employers, Covenant Health offers a dynamic, rewarding workplace where our people can flourish. We are currently seeking a Recruitment Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team on a temporary basis, with the possibility of extension beyond April 4, 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that is passionate about finding and hiring people who make a difference every day in Alberta’s healthcare system. As a Recruitment Specialist, you will bring recruitment expertise and a client-service mindset to support our leaders and hiring teams in attracting, engaging, and hiring exceptional talent. We are looking for someone who is motivated to be the difference—someone who is energized by meaningful work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is driven to positively impact the lives of others through their role in healthcare recruitment. Join a team that promotes innovation, values collaboration, and is evolving toward a more strategic, partnership-driven approach to talent acquisition. If you’re inspired by purpose-driven work and want to contribute to something bigger, we invite you to apply. Covenant Health is proud to be part of Canada’s integrated healthcare system, serving Albertans across 17 provincial sites. We are committed to creating an inclusive, innovative, and diverse workplace that values the contributions of all our employees.

Description:

The Recruitment Specialist partners with operational leaders to support the recruitment of high-quality candidates across Covenant Health. This role is responsible for a range of end-to-end recruitment activities, including screening applications, conducting interviews and reference checks, and recommending candidates for hire. The Specialist collaborates closely with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill roles and proactively sources candidates through student engagement, career fairs, and other outreach initiatives. They contribute to the creation and refinement of recruitment tools such as interview guides, reference check templates, and related resources. In addition to supporting day-to-day recruitment, the Recruitment Specialist plays a key role in educating and advising leaders on best practices, processes, and policy interpretation. They also collaborate with other Human Resources teams on matters related to collective agreements, selection processes, and hiring outcomes. This position is non-unionized.

  • Classification: Specialist
  • Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
  • Unit and Program: Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
  • Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
  • Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2025
  • Date Available: 17-JUN-2025
  • Temporary End Date: 04-APR-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 10
  • Shift Pattern: Days
  • Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Hourly Salary: $29.17
  • Maximum Hourly Salary: $43.76
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of a recognized Human Resources Diploma program required. (Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered). Minimum two to three years recruitment experience in a large organization with high-volume recruitment. Experience with recruitment management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and online survey systems. Experience in the development of best practice recruitment templates and tools, and the delivery of education sessions to clients.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in customer service and continuous process improvement. Ability to prioritize workload, and monitor the details and quality of work, ensuring accuracy of information. Strong organizational and time management skills required. Knowledge of collective agreements and related legislation (e.g., Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act). Must be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, exercise sound judgement, and be extremely flexible in managing multiple interruptions. Must be able to communicate effectively; written and verbal in a co-operative, respectful, and sensitive manner with a high level of professionalism. Demonstrated ability to handle issues and concerns while maintaining discretion, diplomacy and tact. Excellent detailed analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with various levels of stakeholders from across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred. Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) an asset. Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation an asset. Experience working in a unionized health care setting preferred. Experience using Taleo, PeopleSoft, and RedCap preferred.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:


Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.


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Our diverse teams of employees, physicians and volunteers share a deep commitment to serve - selflessly sharing their gifts and talents for the greater good.  We support each individual's personal calling to serve.  Our culture enables decision-making at all levels, healthy relationships, personal and professional growth, ethical discernment and wellness.


We welcome people of all faiths, cultures and traditions.  We celebrate the contributions of all our employees, and strive to create a community of care that brings hope and healing to both caregivers and those we serve.


Join our team today and find your calling.


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