Janell Gillespie

Human Resources Consultant at City of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

I enjoy a career shaped by diverse and evolving talent initiatives, partnering with leaders as a trusted advisor to influence hiring strategies and drive meaningful results. I contribute to business success by improving the quality of hires, strengthening employer brand presence, and aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational priorities. My experience spans employer branding, recruitment marketing, and innovative talent acquisition process strategies, policy work, grounded in a strong commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) across recruitment and workforce practices.

Experience

  • City of Calgary (28 yrs 2 mos)
    • Human Resources Consultant, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
      Apr 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 3 mos

      Develop and manage corporate programs, initiatives, processes/polices and talent acquisition strategies. Plan for the future. Get the best talent.

    • Operations Supervisor, Recruitment Centre
      Aug 2008 - Mar 2009 · 8 mos

      Supervisor the recruitment services provided by the Recruitment Centre. Provide leadership in the areas of recruitment, customer service, teamwork and new initiatives.

    • Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment & Staffing
      Feb 2005 - Aug 2008 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      As a strategic partner, provided human resources services in employee relations, labour relations, and compensation related to recruitment and staffing.