Why SRC?
With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.
Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of work-life balance and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program, and an outstanding team environment.
Help us build the team that's building Saskatchewan's future.
At SRC, our people drive some of Canada's most innovative work, from critical minerals and clean energy to environmental solutions, agriculture, manufacturing and advanced technologies.
We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who is passionate about connecting exceptional people with meaningful careers. If you're energized by finding great talent, building relationships, using innovative recruitment strategies and creating an outstanding candidate experience, we'd love to hear from you.
As a strategic partner to hiring leaders and HR Advisors, you'll play a key role in attracting the scientists, engineers, trades professionals, project managers, technical specialists and corporate professionals who make SRC's work possible.
What you'll do:
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Lead full-cycle recruitment from workforce planning through onboarding.
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Partner with leaders to develop tailored recruitment strategies for technical, scientific, operational and corporate roles.
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Source exceptional talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, AI-enabled recruitment tools and innovative sourcing techniques.
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Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
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Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication, professionalism and relationship-building.
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Develop engaging job postings and recruitment marketing content that showcases SRC as an employer of choice.
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Represent SRC at career fairs, networking events, campus recruitment initiatives and community outreach activities.
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Coordinate interviews, offers, references, relocation support and onboarding activities.
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Support workforce planning initiatives by translating future talent needs into recruitment strategies.
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Champion equitable, inclusive and accessible hiring practices while supporting Indigenous recruitment initiatives.
What you'll bring:
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A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
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CPHR designation or working toward designation is preferred.
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Five or more years of progressive HR experience, including significant full-cycle recruitment experience.
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Experience recruiting professional, technical, scientific or industrial positions is considered an asset.
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Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems and AI-enabled recruitment technologies.
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Excellent communication, relationship-building and organizational skills.
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The ability to manage multiple recruitment projects while delivering an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders.
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A passion for continuous improvement and finding innovative ways to attract top talent.
You will enjoy:
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Meaningful work with real impact.
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A collaborative and supportive HR team.
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Opportunities to innovate and shape recruitment practices.
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Professional development and continuous learning.
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A culture that values curiosity, collaboration and excellence.
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Competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.
The chosen candidate will also be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.
This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Deadline to apply is July 14, 2026.
To Apply: Please apply with your resume and cover letter via the careers section of our website www.src.sk.ca/careers. If you're passionate about helping exceptional people find meaningful careers and want to help shape the future workforce of one of Saskatchewan's most innovative organizations, we'd love to hear from you.
Please indicate on your application where you heard about the position as SRC works with several partners to support an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to engage and empower all people so they can successfully achieve their professional goals.
As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry.
Apply today and help us build the team that's solving tomorrow's challenges.
