DEB CARR
Recruitment, Housing and Leasing Specialist
CONTACT
Phone: 403-***-****
Email: *******@********.***
Location: Airdrie/Calgary, AB.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Talent Acquisition and Full Cycle Recruitment
Board Governance and Housing Strategy
Lease Administration and Housing Applications
Grant Application Support and Funding Outreach
Stakeholder and Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation and B2B/B2C Sales Outreach
Operations and Business Administration
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
ATS/Bullhorn/UKG Database
Applicant Tracking Systems
Document and Database Management
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
CAPPA Certification – SAIT
GED Diploma – Province of Alberta
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Versatile, results-driven professional with an extensive background in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, housing governance, lease administration, and grant processes. Proven record of accomplishment as a Board Member for Airdrie Housing Ltd., supporting affordable housing initiatives, application reviews, and community funding efforts. Built on 3 core principles – Integrity in word, Credibility in results and Professionalism in action. Seeking a dynamic role to leverage expertise in housing operations, leasing, recruitment, and administration.
REVELANT EXPERIENCE:
Member and Governance Contributor
Housing Operations and Strategy: Collaborating on strategic direction and oversight for municipal housing programs and local affordable housing initiatives.
Application Review and Intake: Support review processes for community housing applications, ensuring alignment with program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and qualification standards.
Grant and Funding Administration: Participate in evaluating grant applications and funding opportunities to support housing access, subsidies, and community development projects.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with municipal stakeholders, community members, and service partners to promote affordable housing solutions.
FOUNDER AND SENIOR RECRUITER/OPERATIONS LEAD
RC Recruiting and Consulting Ltd. Calgary, AB.
(Remote) - 2016-present
Full-Cycle Recruitment and Leasing: Managed end to end recruitment, leasing/contract agreements, and operational administration across diverse sectors including Government, Industrial, Retail, Pharma and Food Services.
Application Vetting and Compliance: Reviewed and processed high volumes of candidate and vendor applications, ensuring compliance with strict legal requirements and qualification criteria.
Proposals and Grant Support: Drafted proposal documentation and supported application processes for various client projects, funding efforts, and service agreements.
Client Relationship Management: Successfully built and maintained client relationships through transparent communication and reliable delivery.
Recruitment and Business Development Consultant (Contract) The Personnel Department (TPD.com)/Fraserway RV Calgary, AB. (Remote) 2021-2024
B2B/B2C Outreach: Executed targeted outreach to rebuild regional business presence and manage multi-site staffing and contractual operations.
Nationwide Placement: Managed recruitment and placement for permanent roles spanning General Management, Sales, Service, Parts, and administrative positions from coast to coast.
Screening and Onboarding: Screened applications, conducted rigorous vetting procedures, and streamlined onboarding documentation for all hires across Canada.
Recruitment Team Lead (Contract)
Manpower Services Calgary, AB. (Remote) 2019-2020
Team Leadership: Lead a team of 8 recruiters delivering rapid response staffing solutions for Alberta Health Services care facilities across Central and Northern Alberta.
High Volume Intake: Oversaw application intake, credential verification, and urgent placement workflows for Comfort Care Aides.
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Campaign Coordinator/Volunteer 2025
Airdrie Municipal Election – Mayoral Campaign/Airdrie, AB.
Campaign Operations: Organized scheduling, community outreach, and senior engagement events for Mayor Heather Spearman’s successful campaign.