Recruitment Coordinator

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers.

Thinking strategically, and in coordination with your District HRBP and our Recruitment team, you will be challenged to develop and maintain solutions to sustainable talent sourcing pipelines. You will gain experience using our applicant tracking system to post open positions and administer various state-of-the-art assessments.

Our on-site supervisors and hiring managers will look at you as the expert providing support and guidance on the recruitment process, policies and procedures. Recognizing that virtual screening, interviewing and career fairs are now the new normal; we have the tools to get the job done! However, there will also be opportunities to get out of the office and meet our candidates at relevant job fairs and community events, as necessary.

We are currently hiring a Recruitment Coordinator at our Kent store located at - 680 Cutler Avenue, Dartmouth NS

What you will do:

• Work and report to your district’s Human Resource Business Partner
• Post requisitions, conduct interviews, complete reference checks, background checks, arrange/complete drug testing of applicants.
• Various HR administrative duties and special assignments as required.
• Conducts research of sourcing of qualified candidates.
• Assist with customized screening including the following: post requisitions, conduct interviews, complete reference checks, background checks, arrange/complete drug testing of applicants.
• Refer appropriate candidates to HRBP and/or hiring supervisor.
• Provide support coordination of recruitment projects and related services to supervisors, hiring managers, recruitment team members, and others.
• Participate in job fairs, community activities, and other public and departmental recruitment-related events. Assist with employee onboarding.
• Assist with identifying issues affecting recruitment and implementing recruitment activities to continuously improve process.

What will you bring:

• Post secondary education considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and remain organized
• Advance working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict time frames

Whatwe offer:

• A safe work environment
• Incentive programs
• Employee discount
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Training
• Scholarship and Bursaries

Company Profile:

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.

We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.

Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates and customers.

If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email, RetailRecruitment@kent.ca

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Worried you don’t meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. At Kent we promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store!

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted .

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartmouth, NS B3B 0N1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person