Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Position Overview

Do you like teamwork and working in a fast-growing company? Do you have solid experience in talent recruitment? We are looking for a versatile and passionate individual to join our recruitment team. In this role, you will work with an innovative team in North America. By building strong relationships with managers, you will learn how to build our teams.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative.  We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too. 

District Overview

HR Operations for Kiewit is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit.  In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence.  Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization.

Location

This temporary position is located in Calgary. The role is initially a 6-month contract with the potential for extension or transition to a permanent role, providing an excellent pathway into a stable and rewarding career within the company.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, job boards, referrals, and market mapping techniques
• Conduct resume reviews and initial screening interviews to assess skills, experience, and role fit
• Evaluate candidates against job requirements, competencies, and hiring criteria
• Manage candidate progress through the early stages of the recruitment process
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and follow‑ups
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate records in the ATS

Qualifications

• Degree in administration, human resources, communications, or a related discipline
• Two years + of comprehensive recruitment experience, including significant exposure to the construction or engineering sectors. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective influence and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating job offers and a solid understanding of business environments bolster your ability to align talent strategies with company objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Linkedin is essential.