Recruiter (Vancouver)

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Pacific Coastal Airlines is seeking a dedicated and proactive Recruiter to join our Employee Services – Recruitment team. This is a permanent full-time position based at our head office in the South Terminal of the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, BC. Hybrid work arrangements (on-site and remote) may be considered based on operational needs.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is headquartered at the South Terminal of the Vancouver International Airport. As an established regional airline, we fly scheduled and charter service between busy international airports, remote destinations, and beautiful communities within the province of British Columbia.
In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for Airport Operations and Flight Crew positions while supporting broader People & Culture initiatives. You will play a critical part in building strong talent pipelines and ensuring we hire exceptional individuals who embody our People First values. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a recruitment function that truly values people, safety, and community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Full-Cycle Recruitment

Lead all stages of the recruitment lifecycle, including intake meetings, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, and pre-employment checks
Build positive candidate relationships and assess suitability based on skills, experience, competencies, safety mindset, and cultural alignment
Manage candidate activity and workflow within the Dayforce ATS, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
Support additional recruitment needs across the organization as required

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

Use multiple sourcing channels including online platforms, social media, employee referrals, industry connections, and aviation schools
Represent Pacific Coastal Airlines at career fairs, campus events, and aviation-related networking activities
Lead and manage the Company’s Low Time Pilot Program, including screening, program coordination, and proactive pipeline development

Hiring Manager Partnership

Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide strategic recruitment support
Recommend improvements to enhance the candidate experience and hiring outcomes
Ensure timely movement of candidates through the recruitment process with consistent communication and follow-through

HR Systems & Process Improvement

Maintain requisition accuracy and candidate tracking within the Dayforce ATS
Establish consistent tracking, reporting, and evaluation processes for candidate activity
Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment workflows and support People & Culture initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience

Minimum 2 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in aviation
Experience recruiting for technical or specialized roles
Experience supporting remote or multi-location hiring
Familiarity with regional airline operations is an asset

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience using ATS/HRIS systems; Dayforce experience is an asset
Effective use of social media platforms for sourcing (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and aviation specific platforms)

Knowledge & Expertise

Understanding of recruitment best practices and industry trends
Knowledge of aviation workforce needs is an asset
Familiarity with the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights legislation, and company policy frameworks

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and meet recruitment targets
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Why Pacific Coastal Airlines?
Company Culture: We honour our company motto of People Friendly, People First for both our employees and our passengers. We encourage a positive, caring workplace and put a high value on collaboration, accountability, and loyalty. We are inclusive, respectful, and have a friendly corporate culture.
Health Benefits: We offer a standard benefits package for permanent employees consisting of extended health, dental, vision, travel medical, life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, an employee and family assistance program, paid sick days, and paid personal emergency days.
Travel Benefits: We offer excellent travel perks to employees and their eligible family members on Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Iceland Air, Delta, Allegiant, Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, and more. Additionally, employees are eligible for discounts with various hotels and restaurants within the communities we serve as well as steeply discounted cargo shipping within the Pacific Coastal Airlines network.
Employee Programs: We have employee recognition and reward programs, a milestone service recognition program, and employee appreciation events throughout the year.
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Pacific Coastal Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.