About Us:

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Team Leader of Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Administrator is responsible for assisting with the on-going cycle of attracting, sourcing, screening and interviewing potential new employees. This position is also responsible for the administration that relates to talent acquisition including posting jobs and ensuring completion of background checks. This role assists the Talent Acquisition Specialist and HRBP’s in delivering high quality candidates for the City of Airdrie.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers and HR team to understand needs, knowledge, skills and abilities for each required job opening
• In conjunction with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, conduct interviews and onboard new staff, ensuring a smooth integration process while fostering a positive candidate experience and aligning with organizational culture
• Assist with creating job descriptions and/or postings for all new or vacant positions
• Assist with resume review, candidate screening and short-listing for interview process
• Handle background checks and follow-up on completion as needed
• Update and complete candidate offer letters
• Ensure all relevant information from recruitment process is moved to employee files as needed
• Coordinates the distribution of the new hire survey to eligible employees on a quarterly basis (every three months) in accordance with established HR processes
• Assist with development and maintenance of all talent management processes

You Bring:

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources or working towards, or equivalent years’ experience
• CPHR designation or working towards
• Talent Acquisition Certification an asset
• 2 years’ experience in talent acquisition
• Previous experience using application tracking system such as Njoyn or similar system
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Highly organized and detail-oriented personality with excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to learn quickly and move items forward in a face paced environment
• Ability to have open dialogue and collaborate with team
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously

We Offer:

Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:

• Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan

• First-in-class pension plan

• Career development and tuition reimbursement

• Employee discounts, annual adult Genesis Place pass, social events, and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.

Additional Information:

This is a full time 12-month term role with 37.5 hours per week. There is possibility of the term being extended based on operational needs; however, it is not guaranteed.

Please include a cover letter with your application.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@airdrie.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.

Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.