Recruitment Coordinator

What you will do:

Reporting to a Human Resource Business Partner in the Human Resources division, your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Create and maintain a positive recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers by providing exceptional customer service and communication throughout the hiring process
• Coordinate recruitment activities within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Talent Pool Builder, including processing requisitions, creating job postings and pre-screen questions, scheduling in-person and virtual interviews, managing reference checks, and creating / presenting job offers to successful applicants
• Collaborate and consult with hiring managers on recruitment activities including posting timelines and strategic advertising options, creating interview questions and assessments, and job offer details, while ensuring adherence to relevant collective agreements, legislation, policies and procedures
• Assist with developing and maintaining recruitment strategies and processes, including high volume seasonal, student and part-time recruitment
• Maintain, track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify gaps and recommend solutions
• Attend career fairs, liaise with community partners and assist with developing internal strategies to attract diverse candidates
• Embed and encourage principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into recruitment activities
• Participate in interviews and support the employee onboarding and orientation program, as required

• What you will bring: 

• Post-secondary diploma in Human Resources Management or a related discipline with a minimum three (3) years of full-cycle recruitment experience in a high-volume environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) or pursuing designation with experience working in a unionized or municipal environment is preferred
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem solver with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills to handle multiple recruits simultaneously
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant employment legislation including but not limited to the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA); experience reading and interpreting collective agreements is an asset
• Proficiency in behavioral interviewing methodologies, competency-based techniques, and/or other selection and assessment tools is an asset
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new programs; advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and previous experience working with an Applicant Tracking System is preferred
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data and use critical thinking skills to identify possible solutions to support continuous improvement for recruitment processes and service delivery
• A passion for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and the ability to work respectfully and effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion; previous training in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and experience enhancing recruitment processes to remove barriers and promote diversity is preferred

• What we will require:

• A Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check satisfactory to the City
• Proof of your current and valid certificate(s), licenses and/or educational qualification, if applicable
• Ability and willingness to travel between worksites and meeting locations, as necessary, utilizing reliable, safe and efficient methods of transportation is required to perform the job