Open To Work
Shahad Abdul-Razaq
Edmonton,Canada
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Canada’s Drug Agency
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Collaboration with VP of People and Culture.
- Implemented targeted recruitment strategies that successfully attracted a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies for diverse roles.
- Streamlined recruitment and selection processes for key committees and Board of Directors, improving candidate alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define talent needs and job requirements.
- Conducted thorough interviews to evaluate candidate skills and cultural fit.
- Facilitated training sessions for hiring teams on best practices in recruitment.
- Developed and delivered a bias training program for hiring panels.
- Created Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) to assess interview responses.
- Created an interview question to assess growth mindset.
- Proposed and implemented enhancements to the recruitment process designed to recruit and retain equity group members.
- Leveraged applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes.
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and regulations throughout the hiring process.
- Advised hiring managers on interview techniques and legal compliance issues.
- Modified discovery call template and introduced a consistent scoring system.
- Authored notes on social media in selection, diversity information in selection, board diversity, CADTH’s inclusion and accessibility statement, AI in recruitment, hybrid policy, and staff engagement survey recommendations.
- Contributed to recognition as National Capital Region’s Top Employer for 2024 through strategic talent initiatives.
Teaching Assistant
Saint Marys University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Facilitated interactive learning sessions for diverse student groups.
- Prepared course materials and resources in collaboration with professors to support effective instruction.
- Generated instructional materials, developed lesson plans, and coordinated class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution, and student mentoring to enhance learning experiences.
- Supported students in understanding complex concepts and assignments.
- Delivered regular feedback on student performance to faculty, facilitating adjustments in teaching strategies.
- Conducted research to enhance course content and teaching strategies.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
Research Analyst (Mitacs Accelerate)
Acuity Insights
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted research project identifying potential bias in asynchronous video interviews, demonstrating effectiveness of structured scoring to mitigate bias in selection procedure.
- Created ethics application and developed six behaviorally anchored rating scales to enhance evaluation consistency.
- Analyzed market trends to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and interpret data insights.
- Developed comprehensive reports on research findings for stakeholders.
Behaviour Change Specialist
Newtopia
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Utilized open questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summary reflections (OARS) to motivate at-risk employees towards achieving and maintaining healthier lifestyles.
- Developed and delivered two 45-minute research-based presentations on high-performance habits for all employees at Newtopia.
- Analyzed data trends to provide insights for program improvement.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on new health technology systems to enhance their proficiency and usage.
- Researched industry best practices to inform program development strategies.
Education
M.Sc. - Applied Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS01-2024
B.Sc. - Psychology
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB01-2019
Skills
- Data analysis
- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
- Jamovi
- Data interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Training facilitation
- Dayforce
Certification
- Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/ZP4LX4TV3MEK
- Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks
- Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation
Training
- Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) conference, 04/01/24, Chicago, Presented the findings of my master's thesis on bias in asynchronous video interviews, effectively mobilizing knowledge through external forums and contributing to ongoing discussions on bias mitigation in selection processes.
- Talent Development Symposium, 04/01/25, Attended to learn more about the future of talent development in Alberta and the role of work integrated learning.
Publications
- Mackenzie, C. S., & Abdulrazaq, S., Social engagement mediates the relationship between participation in social activities and psychological distress among older adults., Aging & Mental Health, 25, 2, 299-305, https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2019.1697200
- Zia, B., Abdulrazaq, S., & Mackenzie, C. S., Mental health service utilization and psychological help-seeking preferences among Canadian Muslims., Canadian journal of community mental health, 41, 1, 35–45, https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2022-003
- Roulin, N., Koutsoumpis, A., Abdulrazaq, S., Oostrom, J. K., Xie, Y., & MacIntosh, A., Assessing biasing factors in asynchronous video interviews: applicant completion decisions, video background, and evaluation format., European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 1–18, https://doi.org/10.1080/1359432X.2025.2517592
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Canada’s Drug Agency
06.2023 - 03.2025
Research Analyst (Mitacs Accelerate)
Acuity Insights
05.2022 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
Saint Marys University
09.2021 - 12.2024
Behaviour Change Specialist
Newtopia
02.2020 - 08.2021
M.Sc. - Applied Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
Saint Mary’s University
B.Sc. - Psychology
University of Manitoba