Talent Acquisition Specialist

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

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

Why you’ll love working here

• 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.

The estimated salary for this position is $73,800 - $90,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

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This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.