Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Highlights of the job

Are you passionate about connecting great people with meaningful work? EPCOR is looking for a full-time Talent Acquisition (TA) Business Partner to join our team in Edmonton, AB.

In this exciting role, you’ll be the strategic force behind full-cycle

recruitment —

shaping hiring strategies, building strong partnerships, and ensuring every candidate touchpoint reflects EPCOR’s values and culture. You’ll play a key role in attracting top talent, enhancing candidate experience, and driving forward-thinking recruitment solutions that align with our business goals.

As part of our commitment to flexibility, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in EPCOR’s hybrid Where We Work Program after 3 to 6 months in the role, based on eligibility.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using

their "@

epcor.com" email address.

What you’d be responsible for

In the role of

TA Business Partner,

you are accountable to the

Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition

and will have the following key accountabilities

:

Strategic Partnership and

Innovation

- Collaborat

ing

with hiring managers to design inclusive, forward-looking recruitment strategies that align with business needs and market dynamics.

- Provid

ing

expert guidance on labor trends, compensation, and collective agreements to support equitable and compliant hiring.

- Driv

ing

innovation by identifying opportunities to improve recruitment tools, processes, and service delivery.

- Tracking and reporting on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate satisfaction) to drive performance and improvement.

Full Cycle Recruitment Delivery

- Lead

ing

full-cycle recruitment for a diverse range of roles, leveraging cutting-edge sourcing tools to attract top-tier talent.

- Align

ing

recruitment strategies with workforce and succession planning in partnership with hiring managers and academic institutions.

- Represent

ing

EPCOR at industry events and ensur

ing

all hiring practices meet legal, policy, and collective agreement standards.

- Contribut

ing

to budgeting and planning for recruitment initiatives and employer branding efforts.

Candidate Experience and Employer Branding

- Champion

ing

a seamless, inclusive candidate experience from first contact through onboarding, with clear communication and timely feedback.

- Monitor

ing

candidate satisfaction and continuously

improving

recruitment touchpoints to reflect EPCOR’s values.

- Collaborating

with Communications and Public Engagement to elevate employer branding.

Workforce Planning Support

- Analyz

ing

labor market trends and recruitment data to inform strategic planning and budget decisions.

- Contribut

ing

to planning cycles that connect talent acquisition with long-term organizational strategy.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support

- Build

ing

strong relationships across EPCOR—including HR, DEI, Indigenous Relations, IT, and

Communications and Public Engagement

—to support inclusive, strategic hiring.

- Support

ing

onboarding initiatives and enterprise-wide projects like ERP implementation and hybrid work strategy.

- Maintain

ing

external networks to stay ahead of labor market trends and recruitment innovations.

What’s required to be successful

Education and Credentials

- A

bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

, Business Administration or a related field is required.

- A CPHR or SHRM designation is considered an asset.

Experience

- 5+ years of progressive experience in Recruitment.

- Proven success managing full-cycle recruitment across diverse functions, with strategic sourcing expertise for hard-to-fill roles.

- Skilled in designing competency-based interviews and advising leaders on sourcing tactics, budgets, and candidate pools.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction:

PROF

Hours of work:

80 hours biweekly

EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using

their "@

epcor.com" email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

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Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary

education) and legally entitled to work in Canada

(a

copy of a valid work permit may be required

).

- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks

is

required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.

- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection

process

and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.

- If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle -

Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.

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