Negotiable Area Talent Acquisition Assistant (N-B) PCN 1154827

Horizon Health Network; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work policy

Pension plan

Paid time off

Sick benefits

Job summary

Horizon Health Network is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join our Recruitment Workforce Planning team in New Brunswick. You will coordinate talent initiatives to support a workforce of about 13,000 employees across bargaining groups and ensure a smooth recruitment process.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in Talent Acquisition, strong administrative recruitment skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Talent Acquisition or recruitment support.
• Experience with administrative recruitment tasks and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and event planning.
• Advanced written and spoken English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage Candidate Application Tracking System and communications.
• Coordinate new hire process and onboarding activities.
• Organize career events and career fairs with internal teams.
• Provide administrative support and sponsor engagement activities.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Competition #

167176 External

Posted

October 5, 2026

Closes

October 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date

October 23, 2026

Anticipated End Date

April 2, 2027

Location

Recruitment Workforce Planning

Human Resources ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification

Non Bargaining

Job Classification Type

Management and Non-Bargaining

Job Type

Temporary Full Time

FTE

1

Schedule

Day, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement

English Essential

Salary

49,972 to 69,784 per year ((Pay Band 2) (Based on 37.5 hours per week) )

This is the life-changing opportunity you've been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a strategic, agile, and collaborative partner that supports Horizon leaders in workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement. Supporting a workforce of 13,000 employees across diverse bargaining and non-bargaining groups, this position coordinates key talent initiatives that help ensure a skilled workforce and the delivery of safe, quality patient/client care.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.

This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy. This position is temporary in nature, for six-month term, with potential of extension.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who you are

You have a worked in Talent Acquisition, preferred, for a minimum of 2 years. You have experience in *administrative functions related to recruitment.* You have a knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of high level in Microsoft Office applications, and event planning. Ability to attend work on a regular basis, perform duties of the position, food work record, and written and spoken English at an advanced level.

Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration or a related field

What you will do

Manage Candidate Application Tracking System

• Collaborate with respective talent community (Nursing, Support Services, Diagnostic/Therapeutics and/or management) to inclusively support talent acquisition needs.
• Manage all communication to external applications received directly to a competition, general posting or e-mail.
• Manage candidate files in the applicant tracking system.

Coordinate the New Hire Process

• Ensure appropriate hiring approval is in place as per financial plan of establishment. Support manager to secure approval as per approved process if required.
• Adhere to Part III compensation strategy as negotiated with the five unique collective agreements or Management and Non-Union Pay Plan.
• Responsible to ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the on-boarding process.
• Provide subject matter expertise and resourcefulness to general inquiries from new hire on any topic (i.e. expectations on first day, benefits, orientation commitment, salary, required documentation and purpose, etc.)
• Manage content for all offer letter templates and issuance process.

Event Coordination

• Manage central database for all career fair events for initiatives supported under the Talent Acquisition Strategy including, but not limited to, campus recruitment, association and nationally organized events. Organization of travel for broader talent team.

Administrative Duties

• Manage purchase requisitions and payment processing in adherence with appropriate process and financial guidelines.
• Act as a regional support for all engagement and recognition events.
• Provide administrative support as required (i.e. team meeting coordination and preparation).

Horizon Competency

Core competencies for non-bargaining positions are based on the LEADS in a Caring Environment leadership capabilities framework: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and System Transformation.

In addition to LEADS, all positions need to demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism in all interactions, consistently upholding a respectful and supportive environment for patients, clients, families, and colleagues. Proactively addresses concerns and responds to emerging needs with empathy and diligence, contributing to high-quality, patient/client centered care.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.