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@ Express Employment Professionals

Edmonton, Alberta

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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a contract Recruiter for an Edmonton client to manage recruitment for about 40 technical and professional openings. The role is hybrid, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at $30.00 per hour for a 3 to 6 month contract starting ASAP.

Pay:

$30 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Manage recruitment for about 40 technical and professional openings
  • Write and polish job descriptions and postings
  • Source candidates on LinkedIn and by cold calling
  • Screen candidates and coordinate 2–3 interviews per role

Requirements summary:

  • Previous recruitment experience
  • Proven LinkedIn sourcing skills
  • Comfortable making cold calls
  • Technical or trades recruiting experience is an asset
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Ability to manage high volume of openings

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentHuman resources
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Express Employment Professionals

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To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

LinkedIn followers
189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
14,384
Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
Open jobs on Jobsy364
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Job description

An Edmonton client is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join their team on a contract basis.

Recruiter Highlights:

  • Manage recruitment for approximately 40 openings across technical and professional roles, including Senior Engineers, Cable Technicians, Security Installation Technicians, Radio Technicians, Marketing Representatives, and Supply Chain Managers
  • Write and polish job descriptions and job postings
  • Source candidates through LinkedIn, cold calling, and other channels to build a strong pipeline
  • Work with hiring managers to confirm role requirements and give feedback on candidate fit
  • Screen candidates virtually and meet them in person
  • Coordinate 2–3 interviews per role with hiring managers
  • Post jobs and download resumes in UKG
  • Perform additional duties as required

Requirements:

  • Previous recruitment experience
  • Technical or trades recruiting experience is an asset
  • Proven sourcing skills on LinkedIn
  • Comfortable making cold calls
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • UKG experience is an asset; training provided
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage a high volume of openings at once
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English

Hours & Wage:

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
  • Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day from home
  • $30.00/hour
  • 3–6 month contract

Start Date: ASAP

About Us:
Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right job based on their skills and experience. We have a variety of jobs available, including full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. As one of the leading staffing companies in North America, our Edmonton, AB, offices are ready to help you take the next step in your career. Express Employment Professionals has helped strong applicants build their careers since 1985. In 2025, our team put more than 2,871 associates to work in the greater Edmonton area. Express employs more than 556,000 people globally across more than 900 franchise locations worldwide.
Take the first step toward new career success; apply with Express today.

Fraud Alert:
We have become aware of fraudulent employment opportunities being offered under the name of Express Employment Professionals/Specialized Recruiting Group by various international organizations or individuals. It is important to note that our company’s policies and procedures do not charge candidates any fees, and all hiring processes include interviews. Any payment request would violate our business conduct standards and ethical practices. We do not offer employment through social media or chat platforms like WhatsApp. We take these scams very seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to end them. We urge you to remain vigilant and report suspicious outreach to local authorities. If you have any concerns, please email us at [email protected].

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