Contract Recruiter

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

Position Summary

The Contract Recruiter supports high-volume seasonal hiring across the United States and Canada. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, this role recruits across multiple positions and locations as business needs evolve.

Each year Pursuit hires over 2,800 seasonal employees across our iconic locations in Canada, Montana, and Alaska. Recruiters will meet milestone hiring goals throughout the season. This may require conducting or facilitating up to 10 interviews per day while ensuring timely follow-up, accurate records, and a positive candidate experience.

Depending on the position, the Recruiter may make direct hiring decisions or coordinate interviews with Hiring Managers. The Recruiter must understand each role and location and clearly communicate job expectations, wages, housing, perks, and other relevant details.

What You’ll Do

• Meet milestone hiring goals throughout the season, prioritizing positions based on opening dates, staffing needs, and operational timelines.

• Screen candidates and conduct or facilitate up to 10 interviews per day during peak periods.

• Make hiring decisions for assigned roles or coordinate interviews, feedback, and next steps with Hiring Managers.

• Maintain candidate pipelines and adjust activity as hiring priorities and timelines change.

• Monitor progress, provide regular updates, and flag risks or delays before hiring milestones are affected.

• Clearly communicate job duties, wages, schedules, housing, perks, and location-specific expectations.

• Keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment, offer, and pre-employment process.

• Post and manage requisitions, offers, candidate records, and hiring activity in Workday.

• Coordinate interviews, background checks, and the transition from offer acceptance to onboarding.

• Partner with Hiring Managers, Payroll, HRIS, and the People team to keep hiring accurate and on schedule.

• Follow established recruiting and candidate-engagement processes to provide a streamlined, positive experience.

• Support additional recruiting and coordination needs during peak periods.

The Details

• Compensation: $20–$26 per hour, based on experience. 

• Contract Term: October through June, with the potential to extend based on business needs and individual performance. 

• Hybrid Schedule: Required in office three days per week. Located at 17th & Market in Denver, garage parking provided

Education and Experience

• One to three years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR coordination, or a related role.

• High-volume or seasonal recruiting experience preferred.

• Hospitality, tourism, or service-industry experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of ATS and HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.

• Experience supporting hiring in the United States and Canada is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Ability to manage a high-volume candidate pipeline, competing deadlines, and shifting priorities.

• Clear, professional verbal and written communication.

• Strong candidate-service and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to learn and accurately communicate role- and location-specific details.

• Sound judgment and timely decision-making.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

About Us:

We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.  

Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica.

Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.

What will your work environment be like?

At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.

Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories

PURSUIT PERKS

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections

• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends

• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail

• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources 

Equal Employment Opportunities Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [email protected].  

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.