Human Resources Generalist - Recruitment

The City of Cornwall is a progressive community of 47,000, situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. Rich in history and natural beauty, the area offers historic sites, popular campsites, beaches and world-class amenities as well as small town charm and hospitality. Cornwall is Ontario’s easternmost city, just over 400 kilometres east of Toronto, 100 kilometres southeast of Ottawa and 120 kilometres southwest of Montreal. Cornwall boasts a modern economy led by forward thinkers who have made the city an excellent place for a career and raising a family. For more information, visit www.cornwall.ca

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, the Human Resources Generalist – Recruitment will be primarily responsible for leading and supporting the full talent management cycle to ensure seamless onboarding and retention of employees.

The Human Resources Generalist - Recruitment will be responsible for ensuring the proper execution of the following:

• Full cycle recruitment including creating, editing, posting career opportunities, administering the Talent Acquisition System and participating in interviews
• Accountable for the City’s onboarding program to ensure a warm welcome and smooth transition for new employees into the organization, including supporting and guiding supervisors. This will include ongoing management and maintenance of the program
• Collaborate closely with hiring supervisors and managers to assist in their hiring needs
• Prepare offer letters and ensure all required forms for employment are completed and the information is shared will all involved parties
• Administrative role in the creation and maintenance of employee files
• Manage and execute internal postings and internal movement in a unionized environment
• Oversee the summer student hiring program
• Administrator and lead supervisors, managers and employees on the performance appraisal program

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, industrial relations, business management or a related discipline
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive Human Resources or related experience in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of flexibility and ability to multi-task in a busy environment with excellent attention to detail
• Strong initiative, ability to exercise sound judgment, and work independently
• Fluent bilingualism in both French and English
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English and demonstrated experience with social, print, and visual media and experience with website maintenance
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Data management skills and strong experience working with spreadsheets and databases
• Experience handling contentious matters with sensitivity, confidentiality, and balance
• Knowledge of human rights, employment equity, inclusivity, and accessibility with an ability to understand and effectively communicate these principles

The following will be considered assets

• CHRP/CHRL designation
• Experience in a unionized environment

The City of Cornwall offers a sector competitive salary, ranging from $84,279 - $94,912 plus a comprehensive benefits package and OMERS pension plan.

The deadline for submissions is March 18, 2024.

The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.