About this role
At ISL, recruitment is about more than resumes. It’s about building relationships, understanding what makes teams thrive, and connecting great people with meaningful work. If you are an exceptional Talent Acquisition Advisor in Edmonton, Calgary, or Langley this could be your next opportunity!
A Little About Us
ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and professionals that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.
Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.
More about what we do:
• We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
• We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
• We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more.
About the Role
Reporting to the Talent Management Lead you will play a key role in shaping ISL’s future by leading full-cycle recruitment initiatives across multiple disciplines and locations for five unique sectors of business.
As a trusted advisor to our hiring managers, you build trust quickly as you:
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles across multiple disciplines which may include Transportation, Municipal, Community Development, Bridges, Buildings, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Management, and others.
• Develop and lead a recruitment strategy for seasonal hiring such as Construction season and Student Co-op Recruitment.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop strategic sourcing plans aligned with workforce planning goals.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of requisitions while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
• Process all documentation and update systems with new hire data
• Be a primary point of contact for Recruitment onboarding facilitating all onboarding actions in Dayforce and other systems at ISL.
• Provide consultation, guidance and coaching to leaders on how to assess candidates effectively against technical and behavioral competencies needed for roles.
• Educate and inform hiring managers on best practices related to overall recruitment strategies and inclusive hiring.
• Support our hiring managers with talent pipelining for future workforce planning.
• Partner with the Talent Management Lead on developing strategies to attract niche skill sets.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide insights to improve time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and process efficiency.
• Support employer branding initiatives including career fairs, campus recruitment, and social media campaigns as needed.
• Ensure recruitment practices align with ISL’s values and employment legislation across Western Canada.
Who we are looking for:
ISL’s Human Resources Team is a nimble, people-centred, and highly collaborative group. We are a trusted partner across the organization grounded in Integrity, strengthened by Unity, committed to Excellence, and energized by Curiosity. Through strong relationships and thoughtful people practices, the team supports both individual growth and organizational performance.
• Curiosity – We stay curious by being proactive about our hiring managers needs to support them with effective recruitment strategies. We take a proactive and reactive approach to hiring the right talent for ISL.
• Unity – We work in partnership with our leaders to ensure the right strategies are in place to attract talent needed. This includes partnerships with educational institutions, membership associations and cultivating presence where it is needed.
• Integrity – We implement hiring strategies that are fair, transparent, and support inclusive hiring practices that help us attract the best talent.
• Excellence – We understand that talent attraction isn’t just about getting people in seats. It is about designing recruitment strategies with our leaders which enable ISL to secure talent that align with our values and that have the technical and behavioral competencies needed to be successful.
Ready to throw your name in?
Your cover letter should explain:
• Why does this position appeal to you?
• What is it about recruitment that brings you into work everyday?
Your resume should show us:
• A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience managing full cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles.
• Experience leading full cycle recruitment from initial job posting development to offer and onboarding stage.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is preferred. Strong experience with a comparable ATS system will be considered.
Bonus points for:
• CPHR or RPR designation
• Leading full cycle recruitment for a designated portfolio within a consulting engineering environment.
What ISL Offers
Thank you for considering ISL Engineering as your next step.
Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.
Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:
• Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from over 16 offices across western Canada.
• Immediate Employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
• Life Insurance and AD&D options.
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
• Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities
• Competitive Annual bonus incentives.
• Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
• Parental leave top ups.
• 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.
At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.
A Little About Us
ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and professionals that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.
Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.
More about what we do:
• We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
• We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
• We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more.
About the Role
Reporting to the Talent Management Lead you will play a key role in shaping ISL’s future by leading full-cycle recruitment initiatives across multiple disciplines and locations for five unique sectors of business.
As a trusted advisor to our hiring managers, you build trust quickly as you:
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles across multiple disciplines which may include Transportation, Municipal, Community Development, Bridges, Buildings, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Management, and others.
• Develop and lead a recruitment strategy for seasonal hiring such as Construction season and Student Co-op Recruitment.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop strategic sourcing plans aligned with workforce planning goals.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of requisitions while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
• Process all documentation and update systems with new hire data
• Be a primary point of contact for Recruitment onboarding facilitating all onboarding actions in Dayforce and other systems at ISL.
• Provide consultation, guidance and coaching to leaders on how to assess candidates effectively against technical and behavioral competencies needed for roles.
• Educate and inform hiring managers on best practices related to overall recruitment strategies and inclusive hiring.
• Support our hiring managers with talent pipelining for future workforce planning.
• Partner with the Talent Management Lead on developing strategies to attract niche skill sets.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide insights to improve time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and process efficiency.
• Support employer branding initiatives including career fairs, campus recruitment, and social media campaigns as needed.
• Ensure recruitment practices align with ISL’s values and employment legislation across Western Canada.
Who we are looking for:
ISL’s Human Resources Team is a nimble, people-centred, and highly collaborative group. We are a trusted partner across the organization grounded in Integrity, strengthened by Unity, committed to Excellence, and energized by Curiosity. Through strong relationships and thoughtful people practices, the team supports both individual growth and organizational performance.
• Curiosity – We stay curious by being proactive about our hiring managers needs to support them with effective recruitment strategies. We take a proactive and reactive approach to hiring the right talent for ISL.
• Unity – We work in partnership with our leaders to ensure the right strategies are in place to attract talent needed. This includes partnerships with educational institutions, membership associations and cultivating presence where it is needed.
• Integrity – We implement hiring strategies that are fair, transparent, and support inclusive hiring practices that help us attract the best talent.
• Excellence – We understand that talent attraction isn’t just about getting people in seats. It is about designing recruitment strategies with our leaders which enable ISL to secure talent that align with our values and that have the technical and behavioral competencies needed to be successful.
Ready to throw your name in?
Your cover letter should explain:
• Why does this position appeal to you?
• What is it about recruitment that brings you into work everyday?
Your resume should show us:
• A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience managing full cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles.
• Experience leading full cycle recruitment from initial job posting development to offer and onboarding stage.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is preferred. Strong experience with a comparable ATS system will be considered.
Bonus points for:
• CPHR or RPR designation
• Leading full cycle recruitment for a designated portfolio within a consulting engineering environment.
What ISL Offers
Thank you for considering ISL Engineering as your next step.
Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.
Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:
• Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from over 16 offices across western Canada.
• Immediate Employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
• Life Insurance and AD&D options.
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
• Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities
• Competitive Annual bonus incentives.
• Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
• Parental leave top ups.
• 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.
At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.