Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed Term)
About the role
Welcome to the world of internal talent growth and development at Armstrong Collective! As the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Seasonal), your role is pivotal in selecting the best-fit candidates who can deliver in creating life-changing experiences for our guests. Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition & Development, you will be responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of our seasonal positions, leveraging your expertise to source, engage, and select candidates to join our Seasonal Team.
By fostering strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike, as a Talent Ambassador for Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit you will deliver an impeccable candidate journey, epitomizing our commitment to excellence and embodying our values and aspirations in every interaction.
This position is a fixed term contract from February – August 2026.
Applications are welcome now, but we’ll start reviewing them after January 2026 . Thank you for your patience—we look forward to connecting with you soon.
Key Areas of Accountability
- Conduct full-cycle recruitment for Seasonal positions in an efficient and effective manner to deliver an outstanding hiring manager and candidate experience.
- Source passive candidates through via social media, referrals, or other channels to identify and attract the best talent.
- Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to gain an understanding of the skills and requirements needed for each position and develop a recruitment strategy.
- Post jobs on our careers page and external job boards to ensure our job opportunities are visible to top talent.
- Manage direct applicants through our ATS system; UKG Pro.
- Coordinate video interviews, hiring manager and business interviews to ensure a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Conduct references checks, assessments, and background checks in-line with our recruitment process.
- Gain offer approval from necessary stakeholders, contract preparation, and offer negotiations.
- Coordinate onboarding for each new team member in conjunction with the Hiring Manager.
- Build relationships with Universities, colleges and trade schools to increase our reach and pipelines for students and Alumni.
- Work on recruitment projects (including but not limited to interview guides, intake forms, SOP’s).
Qualifications Education/Certifications/Knowledge
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Human Resources considered an asset, or a combination of education and experience.
- Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation considered an asset.
Experience
- Prior experience working directly on the train or in a guest facing role during Rocky Mountaineer’s operating season highly advantageous
- Prior experience in the hospitality industry an asset
- 2+ years’ experience with full-cycle recruitment recruiting for seasonal positions with a blend of internal and agency experience preferred.
- 1-2 years’ experience using HRIS, ATS (UKG Pro) and other HR related software.
Skills
- Advanced interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Advanced organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced proficiency with systems and software including MS Office, HRIS, ATS (UKG Pro), Adobe, MS SharePoint & MS Teams.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills through multiple platforms.
Attributes
- High degree of customer service
- Energetic, motivated, hardworking and committed to delivering a positive candidate and client experience
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, complex, multi-tasking environment.
- Highly resilient with an ability to adapt, manage and support change – processes, programs, systems.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Talent Ambassador for Armstrong Collective.
Work Environment Hybrid based in Vancouver.
Compensation The base salary offered for this role is $62,500 - $70,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.
About Rocky Mountaineer
Our reason for working at Rocky Mountaineer is simple – to be the creators of life changing experiences, not just for our guests, but also for our employees. Join us at Rocky Mountaineer and build your career alongside an incredibly talented global team of passionate, energetic, diverse, and fun individuals who have helped to position us as the world-renowned leader in luxury train travel.
With rail routes operating in Western Canada and the American Southwest, Rocky Mountaineer’s team stretches the globe with employees in Canada (BC, AB, ON, QC), the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades. We have won thirteen World Travel Awards throughout our history; we were named Best Sustainable Train in 2021 in the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel awards; and are three-time winner of the Best Rail Company category at the Globe Travel Awards. We have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers three years in a row and three-time winner of BC’s Top Employer title. In 2023, we were recognized as a Platinum winner for Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies awards program - we have been recognized as a Best Managed Company since 2014 and achieved the award's Gold Standard five times.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed Term)
About the role
Welcome to the world of internal talent growth and development at Armstrong Collective! As the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Seasonal), your role is pivotal in selecting the best-fit candidates who can deliver in creating life-changing experiences for our guests. Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition & Development, you will be responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of our seasonal positions, leveraging your expertise to source, engage, and select candidates to join our Seasonal Team.
By fostering strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike, as a Talent Ambassador for Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit you will deliver an impeccable candidate journey, epitomizing our commitment to excellence and embodying our values and aspirations in every interaction.
This position is a fixed term contract from February – August 2026.
Applications are welcome now, but we’ll start reviewing them after January 2026 . Thank you for your patience—we look forward to connecting with you soon.
Key Areas of Accountability
- Conduct full-cycle recruitment for Seasonal positions in an efficient and effective manner to deliver an outstanding hiring manager and candidate experience.
- Source passive candidates through via social media, referrals, or other channels to identify and attract the best talent.
- Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to gain an understanding of the skills and requirements needed for each position and develop a recruitment strategy.
- Post jobs on our careers page and external job boards to ensure our job opportunities are visible to top talent.
- Manage direct applicants through our ATS system; UKG Pro.
- Coordinate video interviews, hiring manager and business interviews to ensure a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Conduct references checks, assessments, and background checks in-line with our recruitment process.
- Gain offer approval from necessary stakeholders, contract preparation, and offer negotiations.
- Coordinate onboarding for each new team member in conjunction with the Hiring Manager.
- Build relationships with Universities, colleges and trade schools to increase our reach and pipelines for students and Alumni.
- Work on recruitment projects (including but not limited to interview guides, intake forms, SOP’s).
Qualifications Education/Certifications/Knowledge
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Human Resources considered an asset, or a combination of education and experience.
- Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation considered an asset.
Experience
- Prior experience working directly on the train or in a guest facing role during Rocky Mountaineer’s operating season highly advantageous
- Prior experience in the hospitality industry an asset
- 2+ years’ experience with full-cycle recruitment recruiting for seasonal positions with a blend of internal and agency experience preferred.
- 1-2 years’ experience using HRIS, ATS (UKG Pro) and other HR related software.
Skills
- Advanced interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Advanced organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced proficiency with systems and software including MS Office, HRIS, ATS (UKG Pro), Adobe, MS SharePoint & MS Teams.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills through multiple platforms.
Attributes
- High degree of customer service
- Energetic, motivated, hardworking and committed to delivering a positive candidate and client experience
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, complex, multi-tasking environment.
- Highly resilient with an ability to adapt, manage and support change – processes, programs, systems.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Talent Ambassador for Armstrong Collective.
Work Environment Hybrid based in Vancouver.
Compensation The base salary offered for this role is $62,500 - $70,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.
About Rocky Mountaineer
Our reason for working at Rocky Mountaineer is simple – to be the creators of life changing experiences, not just for our guests, but also for our employees. Join us at Rocky Mountaineer and build your career alongside an incredibly talented global team of passionate, energetic, diverse, and fun individuals who have helped to position us as the world-renowned leader in luxury train travel.
With rail routes operating in Western Canada and the American Southwest, Rocky Mountaineer’s team stretches the globe with employees in Canada (BC, AB, ON, QC), the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades. We have won thirteen World Travel Awards throughout our history; we were named Best Sustainable Train in 2021 in the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel awards; and are three-time winner of the Best Rail Company category at the Globe Travel Awards. We have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers three years in a row and three-time winner of BC’s Top Employer title. In 2023, we were recognized as a Platinum winner for Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies awards program - we have been recognized as a Best Managed Company since 2014 and achieved the award's Gold Standard five times.