Location: Vancouver, BC (On-site)
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: 2 months 
Background Check Requirement: Yes

About the Opportunity
A public-sector organization responsible for delivering major transportation infrastructure projects across British Columbia is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition professional to support hiring during a critical period of project delivery. With complex, large-scale infrastructure work underway, the team needs an experienced recruiter who can quickly understand hiring needs, assess candidates with a critical eye and bring sound judgment to every stage of the recruitment process.

You’ll work closely with hiring managers and project leaders recruiting across project controls, construction, commercial and quality functions. It’s a busy, collaborative, and supportive workplace where people work hard and help one another.

What’s In It for You
You’ll bring your expertise to a high-profile infrastructure project where experienced recruitment judgment is genuinely valued.  This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to specialized technical recruitment while partnering directly with hiring leaders to support a critical infrastructure construction project.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll manage recruitment activities from application review and screening through interviews, references and candidate recommendations.
• You’ll critically assess resumes for employment gaps, unusual career transitions and other areas requiring deeper discussion.
• You’ll conduct concise phone screens covering compensation, eligibility to work in Canada and overall candidate suitability.
• You’ll participate in interviews and help hiring managers identify behavioural concerns, potential risks and overall fit.
• You’ll partner with leaders recruiting for project controls, construction, commercial, quality and other specialized positions.
• You’ll conduct reference checks, escalate concerns when appropriate and provide regular updates on recruitment activity.
• You’ll leverage LinkedIn Recruiter and other channels to support hiring needs where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications
• 8–10 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, with significant experience independently assessing candidates.
• Strong interviewing and screening expertise, including the ability to critically assess candidate fit
• Experience working in a unionized HR environment is an asset, particularly where it has strengthened your employee relations and risk-assessment judgment.
• Experience recruiting within infrastructure, construction, engineering, project controls, commercial or quality environments is considered an asset.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and partnering directly with hiring managers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.