Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Job Description

We are looking for a technology-savvy, natural relationship builder who is keen to make a difference through applying their strong skills and experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist I. This role supports recruitment efforts for critical and hard-to-fill roles.

In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing our recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for both Hiring Manager and Candidates. This role also provides market intelligence and sourcing support for hard-to-fill roles. Our Talent Acquisition team members are strategic business partners who play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent to support Seaspan’s exciting projects.

This is the perfect role for an ambitious and versatile professional who has the drive and passion to work efficiently and the eagerness to grow their skills and career in a rapidly 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 to the business, lead the full cycle recruitment process for the assigned business portfolio on hourly and salaried positions from intake meetings to candidate acceptance on a variety of roles.
• Using in-depth screening to ensure Candidates possess the right competencies, behaviors, and skills, to be successful in their position with Seaspan.
• Acts as a primary contact with Candidates ensuring a strong Candidate experience throughout.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and guide on internal opportunities.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess Candidates’ qualifications and fit for internal opportunities.
• Provide talent mapping guidance and align recruitment strategy to build the best strategy for each search, including direct sourcing, networking, and researching.
• Maintain detailed records as well as provide comprehensive written reviews to Hiring Managers on interviewed or screened Candidates.
• Chair Candidate feedback sessions with Hiring Managers and other collaborators as required.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence (COE) in generating and processing Candidate offers.
• Partner with the HR team to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements related to internal mobility and recruitment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Prepares spreadsheets, graphs, flow charts, and statistics as required.
• Initiate new-hire workflows, and facilitate internal promotions, transfers, and conversions.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Led various projects related to Candidate attraction, employer branding initiatives, and employee engagement activities to promote Seaspan as an employer of choice for external talent.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• You will have 1-3 years of experience working as a Talent Acquisition or Human Resource Coordinator, preferably with a focus on internal opportunities or talent management in large diverse organizations.
• You have a good understanding of recruitment processes and best practices, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques.
• You have experience in strategic sourcing including social media reach-outs (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook groups), leveraging network contacts of Hiring Managers and Employees, and other creative sources.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) with a preference for Oracle experience best practices, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Advanced skills with Excel and PowerPoint are definite requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional service to Hiring Managers and Candidates.
• You have a sound understanding of the interconnected functions of HR and have demonstrable experience building positive relationships with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, and beyond.
  
  
  

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time permanent position because we have long-term projects that need long-term strategic thinking support.
• While reporting directly to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will manage your own portfolio of work and projects as a member of the team.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, providing the opportunity to work remotely 50% of the time.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with your strong proven years of experience.
• We also provide an outstanding health and wellness benefits package for this position that includes such things as full health care (including unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, maternity and parental leave coverage, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, personal spending account, free on-site gym in North Vancouver and a free Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Homewood Health.
• And you’ll join an amazing Team, supporting each other’s success.
  
  
  

About Us

Seaspan ULC: Headquartered in North Vancouver, Seaspan ULC is an association of Canadian companies providing marine-related services to the Pacific Northwest. Our companies are primarily involved in coastal marine transportation, shipbuilding, ship repair, and ship docking/ship escort services through Seaspan Marine Transportation and Seaspan Shipyards.

• Seaspan Marine Transportation: Seaspan Marine Transportation is a prominent marine transportation company operating along the west coast of North America providing commercial ferry, ship-docking, tug-boat services, and bunkering services that transport various supplies to coastal communities in the Pacific Northwest.
• Seaspan Shipyards: A proven and trusted partner to both the government and the private sector, Seaspan Shipyards’ customers include the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal New Zealand Navy, and some of the world’s largest cruise lines as well as other multi-national commercial customers. Seaspan Shipyards has been chosen to be one of Canada’s shipbuilders under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (“NSS"), a multi-decade shipbuilding program to recapitalize Canada’s federal fleet. In this capacity, Seaspan Shipyards is building brand-new innovative ships in Canada for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy while creating jobs, generating economic benefits, and rebuilding Canada’s shipbuilding and marine industries for current and future generations.
  
  
  

The estimated salary for this position is $72,000 - $88,000. 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.

About Us

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.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.