Guardian Chemicals Inc. Looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Better Chemistry for a Better Future.

We believe that we can create a better future for our communities, customers, and employees by doing chemistry better. When we create safer, more efficient, more environmentally responsible chemistry and apply it using the best people and technology available we can make a huge impact.

With over 60 years of research & development driven progress in specialty chemistry, Guardian Chemicals has worked hard to earn our reputation as a leader in the space. Our team, unified through their shared vision and core values, work together to support our customers and the industries they serve to drive a cleaner, safer, and more efficient industry forward.

Based in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Guardian provides direct chemical, equipment, and specialized service technologists to a large variety of primary and secondary industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Guardian currently has three main divisions: industrial, water treatment, and wood products.

To learn more, please visit https://guardianchem.com

Our Core Values

1. Seek Understanding – Ask, listen, absorb

2. Growth Mindset – Always looking to develop

3. Initiative – Take the first step, go beyond

4. Grit – Perseverance through determination

5. Courage – Try what scares you, trust those around you, say what matters

6. Elevate Others – Create heroes in those around you

Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support the growth of Guardian Chemicals by sourcing, attracting, screening, and ultimately placing talent within the company where there are needs. They will spearhead the employee brand to support and market our company culture.

What you will do

You will be responsible for identifying and mapping short-, medium- and long-term company needs in collaboration with senior management and managers to support the company’s growth initiatives and talent requirements. With this information, you will structure a talent acquisition strategy and be responsible for executing that strategy. This process will include developing the employee brand and doing the required networking to establish the connections and value proposition necessary to attract and source top quality candidates. You will use the Guardian hiring process and be responsible for screening, due diligence, drafting offer letters, onboarding and offboarding candidates and employees. The successful candidate will be given wide latitude in their ability to drive talent acquisition.

What Success Looks Like

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  By 6 months – You will have short- and medium-term talent acquisition plans complete and in execution phase. Proven ability to source and attract top-tier talent for required open positions.
• By 12 months – Long-term talent acquisition plan complete including employee brand vision and clear funnel of long-term talent identified.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors level degree in Business with an HR specialization is preferred.
• Experience in the recruitment industry is an asset.
• Be fluent in oral and written English and have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to legally work in Canada.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Self-starter with the ability to get multiple tasks done within a workday.
• Ability to effectively manage and work with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Ability to assimilate, analyze and facilitate information sharing.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Efficient work habits.

At Guardian Chemicals, We Believe Diversity & Inclusion Drive Innovation

We are committed to the celebration of cultural differences, personal and professional values, and how these contribute to our culture and the communities we serve.

• We understand that everyone has strengths, and we embrace those strengths.
• We nurture the growth of each of our employees and empower our teams to support our core values.
• We are a proud participant of the 50 – 30 Challenge – an initiative specializing in the recruitment of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• We believe a diverse and inclusive work force is essential.

Guardian Chemicals Inc. provides a competitive base salary, benefits program, RRSP and Pension plan, Bonus plan and the opportunity to work with an industry leader in the chemical industry.

Interested applicants can apply here.

We thank all those who apply, but we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

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