Talent Acquisition Business Partner

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day!

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We’ll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner based in our Vancouver or Calgary offices. In this role, you will lead recruitment delivery across an assigned portfolio of roles and partner closely with hiring managers to shape effective hiring approaches, clarify talent needs, and support confident hiring decisions. You will bring practical market insight, sound judgement, and a consultative approach to help attract and assess talent aligned with business needs. You’ll be part of a globally connected Talent Acquisition team that works across regions to deliver consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes.

Working with an energetic, high-performing team, this role offers a variety of work where you will:

• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, align on hiring approach, and develop effective role profiles and candidate briefs
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activity across your portfolio, including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, assessment, and offer execution
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines through multiple sourcing channels to meet current and future hiring needs
• Provide practical advice, market insight, and candidate recommendations to support informed hiring decisions and realistic expectations
• Guide hiring managers on recruitment processes, standards, and best practices to support consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes
• Coordinate interviews and assessments, gather feedback, and help maintain momentum and alignment through the hiring process
• Support recruitment campaigns and targeted hiring initiatives aligned with employer brand and business priorities
• Build strong understanding of business priorities to align talent acquisition activity with workforce needs and hiring plans
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and hiring effectiveness within the portfolio you support
Champion inclusive hiring practices and support diverse candidate slates

What you’ll bring to the team

• Ability to attract, assess, and recommend talent with sound judgement and a business-focused approach
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence hiring decisions
• Clear communication skills and confidence providing practical advice and recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently across a varied portfolio
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance pace, quality, and stakeholder expectations
• A client-focused approach and commitment to a positive hiring experience
• Adaptability in a changing environment
Understanding of talent markets and the ability to align hiring approaches to business needs and priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in talent acquisition, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder professional services environment
• Experience partnering with hiring managers on role scoping, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions
Familiarity with talent acquisition systems, sourcing tools, talent market research, and platforms such as Oracle Cloud Recruiter and LinkedIn Recruiter

Salary & Important Info

• The salary range for this position is $86,000 - $143,550. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
• At GHD, we foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and shared success where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real impact. Our hybrid work model is designed to enable you to thrive both at work and beyond, offering up to two days working from home each week while keeping you connected and collaborative in our vibrant in-person environment.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps in the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Ready to partner with the business and make an impact through hiring?

Apply today to join GHD’s Talent Acquisition team.

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