Justin O'Shea (He/Him)

Talent Acquisition Partner at WestJet

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

An experienced Human Resource and Talent Acquisition Professional with experience in a variety of industries including Aviation, Information Technology, Industrial Support, Mining, Engineering, Railway, and Healthcare. A true team player with a passion for both collaboration and communication. Results driven and willing to overcome challenges.

Experience

  • Talent Acquisition Partner at WestJet
    Aug 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
    May 2022 - Jun 2026 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Working directly with the Business Managers, Directors, and Executive Leadership to evaluate recruitment needs and develop resourcing strategies based on operational requirements. • Consistently providing full cycle recruitment support, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and shortlisting of candidates for hiring manager consideration • Regularly working with the Manager, Talent Acquisition, to develop recruitment strategies, team KPI’s and standardized processes • Developing new sourcing strategies based on the outcome of ongoing recruitment activities, taking note of any challenges that the market may present. • When required, performing all pre-employment background clearance checks, testing, and skills assessments • Mentoring the team and acting as a support resource to ensure the team is aligned and performing at the highest potential. • Supporting, organizing, and participating in hiring events, whether they be in house or external • Working directly with the HR Business Partner’s to ensure internal transfers and external hires are being managed and organized appropriately. • Developing ongoing recruitment advertisement on social media and any other applicable media outlets • Developing and managing external recruitment partner relationships

  • People & Culture Specialist at INLIV
    Oct 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Responsible for all full cycle recruitment for the organizations (in person and remote positions). • Worked with department leaders and key stakeholders to coordinate new hire onboarding schedules • Prepared and delivered employment and contractor agreements • Supported P&C Coordinator with the input of new hire information into HRIS (Bamboo HR) • Completed P&C overview sessions with new hires on Day 1 • Ensured all employees understood and embody INLIV Wello’s culture and values • Supported employees & contractors by answering any questions or concerns at head office and remote positions • Supported with employee & contractor life cycle from hire to termination (onboarding and offboarding processes) • Provided information and review material for all employees & contractor to access • Ensured all employees & contractors understand new policy & program rollouts • Provided knowledge of HR laws and legislation to employees as needed • Ongoing maintenance of HRIS (Bamboo HR) • Manage the company Slack account • Supported all teams with change management process when needed • Worked with P&C team to investigate and implement programs that will drive increased employee satisfaction, engagement, and commitment levels • Created rapport with the employees and kept a pulse of the company • Oversaw team communication (including internal events)- email updates, bulletin board updates, slack updates etc. • Organized all monthly Full-Team Huddles: agenda, and facilitation • Lead employee recognition initiatives (SOTQ, NKOTB, and other) • Engaged and supported our culture within the remote workforce and teams across the country • Back-up for the People & Culture Director for leadership huddles and focus meetings • Attended company strategic planning sessions as required • Lead the creation, implementation, and evaluation of new/existing recruitment strategies

  • Randstad Canada (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Staffing Manager - Business Administration/Support
      Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 · 9 mos

      • Leading a team of 4 Staffing Managers across Western Canada • Implementing effective coaching skills to better improve coach and consultant development • Developing training and educational resources for recruitment staff across Western Canada • Reporting directly to and working in collaboration with the EVP for Western Canadian Staffing • Maintaining a database measuring consultant driven KPI’s to ensure both business development and recruitment practices are being carried out appropriately across the region • Managing Staffing Manager “coaching” duties to ensure that we are operating as a united front and delivering consistent material • Evaluating competencies for each new hire within their first twelve months to ensure growth is consistent and all duties/responsibilities are being performed accurately and effectively • Maintaining ongoing dialogue with each consultant’s manager to encourage development and transparency

    • Certified Staffing Manager - Light Industrial Support
      Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Certified Resource Manager- Light Industrial and Skilled Trades
      Jul 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Provide recruitment support for the South Calgary Industrial sector • Running a comprehensive recruitment desk, meeting candidates, managing existing client relationships, meeting with clients, and filling job orders • Interviewing and strategically placing candidates into temporary, contract and permanent positions based on candidate and client needs • Building strategic relationships with clients, understanding growth areas of their business, and developing a strategy to fill active/future vacancies • Negotiating client contracts based on relationships and internal sales needs • Developing and maintaining and strong roster of candidates at all times to ensure client needs can be met in a timely manner • Working closely with internal sales functions to ensure we are interviewing, placing, and retaining appropriate talent at each client site • Provide ongoing valuable advice and recommendations to your team, candidates, and clients

  • Resource Specialist at Long View Systems
    Jun 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area