Talent Acquisition Consultant

City of Red Deer

Talent Acquisition Consultant

AccessHR is excited to partner with  The City of Red Deer  for the recruitment of a full-time, permanent  Talent Acquisition Consultant.

ABOUT RED DEER
Located in Central Alberta along the QEII Highway corridor, Red Deer is strategically positioned between Calgary and Edmonton, making it an important economic, service, and transportation hub for the province. With a population of approximately 100,000 residents and a regional trading area serving more than 300,000 people, Red Deer continues to experience steady growth driven by its diverse economy, strong business community, and exceptional quality of life.

Red Deer is known for offering the amenities of a larger urban centre while maintaining the accessibility, affordability, and sense of community of a mid-sized city. The community features extensive parks and trail systems, vibrant arts and cultural opportunities, excellent recreational facilities, and a strong network of educational and healthcare services.

Red Deer also provides excellent access to Central Alberta’s lakes, outdoor recreation, and mountain destinations. Its central location, growing economy, and highly livable environment continue to attract professionals, families, and businesses from across Canada.

ABOUT THE CITY OF RED DEER MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
The City of Red Deer is a progressive municipal government with an operating budget of ~$480 million, a capital budget of ~$60 million, and ~1,700 employees including full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers. Employees are the cornerstone of the organization and the City is seeking creative, skilled, and forward-thinking individuals as the organization grows and realigns to that growth.

Guided by Red Deer’s commitment to a unified community vision, “Our City, One Voice,” the City is dedicated to building a strong and resilient community. The City of Red Deer’s Strategic Plan is centered around three key focus areas: a Thriving City, Community Health & Wellbeing, and a Connected & Engaged City. Last but not least, the vision for 2050 is that  Red Deer is vibrant and visionary, grounded in connection, and growing in diversity .

Recognizing that its employees are fundamental to actualizing the above, the City values the diverse experiences, perspectives, skills, and talents that individuals bring to the organization. This commitment to diversity and inclusion helps foster a workplace culture where individual, team, and organizational successes are recognized and celebrated.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
In this newly created role, the  Talent Acquisition Consultant reports directly to the Chief People Officer and will provide strategic recruitment guidance, process leadership, and labour-relations-aligned support across the organization’s talent acquisition function.

The  Talent Acquisition Consultant will partner closely with hiring leaders, HR colleagues, and external partners to support effective, fair, and compliant recruitment practices, while also leading the recruitment of hard-to-fill, specialized, and business-critical positions.

This opportunity is well-suited for a collaborative and strategic recruitment professional with comprehensive knowledge of best hiring practices for both exempt and unionized positions in the public sector.
You will advise leaders on recruitment and retention strategies, support complex and high-volume recruitment activities, enhance recruitment processes and tools, and manage recruitment-related grievances in partnership with HR Advisory Services.

Success in this role will require marketing, relationship-building, consultation, and problem-solving skills. You will also have the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive situations with professionalism and sound judgment.

The successful candidate will also be proficient with recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, and modern talent acquisition tools to support effective and proactive recruitment practices.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Strategic Talent Acquisition & Value Proposition : Develop and execute on recruitment strategies aligned with organizational priorities, workforce plans, labour agreements, and DEI objectives.
• Recruitment Advisory & Capability Building : Train and coach hiring leaders and HR team members on recruitment best practices with regard to position postings, conducting interviews, assessing candidates, and inclusive hiring.
• Full Cycle Recruitment : Lead end-to-end recruitment for hard-to-fill, specialized, and business-critical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate management, and offer support
• Talent Pipelines : Build and maintain talent pipelines and sourcing networks to support current and future hiring needs.
• Recruitment Operations & Continuous Improvement : Build on existing recruitment and onboarding processes, tools, and programs to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and retention.
• Recruitment Analytics & Workforce Insights : Track and analyze recruitment metrics, workforce trends, and sourcing effectiveness to support data-informed decision-making and workforce planning.
• Workforce Planning & Retention : Contribute to designing workforce plans that align people resources with organizational priorities; provide insights on improving retention.
• Recruitment Grievance Support : Provide expertise and support for recruitment-related grievances, including documentation, analysis, and guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recruitment Strategy & Employer Branding : Expertise with developing sourcing strategies, supporting employer branding initiatives, and building talent pipelines for specialized and hard-to-fill roles.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication : Ability to build relationships, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and communicate effectively with leaders, unions, candidates, and employees.
• Consultation, Coaching & Facilitation : Experience advising and coaching leaders on recruitment best practices, interviewing, and hiring decisions; strong presentation and facilitation skills. 
• Labour Relations & Public Sector Knowledge : Understanding of employment legislation, collective agreements, and public-sector Human Resources and recruitment practices. 
• Organization, Judgment & Confidentiality : Able to manage competing priorities, support high-volume recruitment demands, and handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and sound judgment. 
• Recruitment Technology & Systems : Proficient with applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and recruitment-related technologies and tools.
• Personal Attributes : Approachable and curious; adaptable, resourceful, and responsive.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ progressive experience in talent acquisition and/or recruitment.
• Experience working in a unionized and/or public sector environment.

ASSETS

• CPHR designation or eligibility to obtain the designation in Alberta.
• Municipal government work experience.
• Experience applying collective agreements and managing recruitment in a highly regulated environment.
• Recruitment, talent acquisition, and/or workforce planning specific courses or designations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive total compensation package, including a base salary range of $ 90,478 to $113,098.
• Extended health coverage, dental care, and travel insurance.
• Health spending and lifestyle spending accounts.
• Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP); match + 1%.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Relocation Support.

Total Compensation : The City of Red Deer is committed to fair, equitable and market-aligned compensation for all of their employees. Actual compensation for an individual may vary depending on many factors, including skills, performance over time, business needs, qualifications, experience, and location.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Work on-site at City of Red Deer a minimum of 3 days/week.
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours to support business needs.

APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to apply  with a cover letter and resume.  Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on June 15 th , 2026 .

All applicants will receive a personalized response, and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period. If you require adjustments or accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. The City of Red Deer is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace where differences are valued. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, marital statuses, family statuses, races, ancestry, place of origin, source of income, abilities, neurodivergent identities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and religious beliefs. All qualified applicants are considered fairly and without discrimination in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.