PASS 329 – RECRUITMENT OFFICER (1-Year Contract Position)

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is seeking a Recruitment Officer on a 1-year contract to manage internal and external recruitment across diverse employee groups in a multi-union environment. You will deliver expert guidance, support after-hours peak staffing, and ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining confidentiality.

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, Payroll Systems & Pension Services, you will oversee interview processes, onboarding, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management with at least 2 years in a public-sector HR role.
• At least 3 years of recruitment experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• CHRP, CHRL or RPR designation is considered an asset.
• Experience coordinating recruitment across unionized and non-unionized groups.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal employment legislation and collective agreements.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize internal and external recruitment and selection processes across a diverse range of employee groups.
• Develop and implement strategies to reach high quality talent pools while ensuring fair, open and transparent processes.
• Ensure accurate processing of wage and salary administration in line with collective agreements and Board policies.
• Manage confidential information related to recruitment and input in the HRIS system.
• Lead the interview process for all teams within your designated area.
• Organize and attend job fairs to source specific talent pools as needed.
• Manage on-boarding and orientation processes for all new hires.
• Administer system-wide internal staffing processes in accordance with provincial legislation and agreements.
• Provide timely advice regarding recruitment strategies, staffing policies, and employment legislation to senior management and principals.
• Establish collaborative relationships with union officials and internal/external stakeholders.
• Support changes in employee status and staff transitions in partnership with HR colleagues.
• Develop and implement quality HR service initiatives and participate in special projects.

Skills

Recruitment

Stakeholder relations

HRIS knowledge

Policy compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Graduate-level HR

2+ years HR experience

Public sector experience

CHRP/CHRL asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

ACCESS

HRIS

Job description

RECRUITMENT OFFICER (PASS 326) - 1-Year Contract Position

Internal/External

Reporting to: Manager of Human Resources, Payroll Systems & Pension Services

The incumbent will be responsible for the recruitment, selection, and staffing processes within a large multi-union environment.

The incumbent will deliver subject specific expertise and exemplary customer service to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to provide a positive experience for all employees and employment candidates. After hours' work may be required during peak staffing periods.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Organize and manage all aspects of internal and external recruitment, and selection processes across a diverse range of employee groups
• Develop and implement creative strategies to reach high quality talent pools while ensuring recruitment and selection processes are barrier-free, fair, equitable, open and transparent
• Ensure accurate processing of wage and salary administration in compliance with the collective agreements and Board Policies and Procedures
• Organize the flow of confidential information related to recruitment, selection and scheduled staffing processes including input and maintenance of employee information in the HRIS system
• Lead the interview process for all teams within your designated area
• Organize and attend job fairs to source specific talent pools as needed
• Manage on-boarding and orientation processes for all new hires
• Administer and coordinate system-wide internal staffing processes in accordance with provincial legislation and collective agreement language
• Provide timely and accurate advice regarding recruitment strategies, staffing policies, employment legislation, and collective agreements for senior management, supervisory staff, principals, and employees
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with union officials and a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Work in partnership with other members of the Human Resources Department to support changes in employee status and staff transitions
• Develop and implement quality human resources service initiatives; supporting a variety of special projects; other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources Management combined with a minimum of two years of experience in a human resources capacity in the public sector or equivalent as determined by the Board
• Minimum three (3) years of recruitment experience, preferably in a dedicated Human Resources position.
• CHRP, CHRL or RPR designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating recruitment and selection processes for unionized and non-unionized employee groups
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in human resources practices and processes, relevant provincial and federal legislation, and collective agreements
• Knowledge of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefit processes
• Excellent research, analytical, organizational, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships and provide exemplary service to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated effective leadership, coordination, organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, ability to meet timelines and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment
• Computer literacy an asset; proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, E-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and ACCESS would be advantageous
• Previous experience with education sector staffing processes considered an asset.

Location

Father Kennedy Catholic Education Centre, 90 Mulberry St., Hamilton

Salary

Professional Administrative Support Staff PASS 5 - ($70,872 - $88,588)

Last date for consideration

September 10, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is:

"In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model"

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) Is Committed To Equity And Inclusion In The Recruitment And Hiring Of Qualified Staff Who Reflect The Diversity Of Students And Our Community. We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Equity, Including, But Not Limited To

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:

• value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities;
• value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives
• collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti-Racism Data Standards.

Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identity as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.