Recruiter

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Recruiter to support managers with recruitment and onboarding across multiple sites in Victoria. The role emphasizes screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and processing new hires to ensure smooth onboarding processes.

The position reports to HR Client Services and requires strong communication skills, experience with collective agreements, and the ability to manage priorities in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education or diploma in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• Experience in a large, multi-union organization preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external recruitment activities, including screening, shortlisting and interview panels.
• Assist with onboarding and new hire data processing; ensure orientations are completed.
• Advise on employment issues and candidate qualifications.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

HR/Business admin diploma

Job description

Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:52 / 0800-1600

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$35.50 - $51.03

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, HR Client Services, the Recruiter supports Managers by providing a variety of recruitment and onboarding services. Responsibilities include coordinating internal and external recruitment activities such as screening competitions, short listing applicants, participating on interview panels and processing new hire and onboarding data. The Recruiter ensures mandatory orientations sessions are completed by new employees and provides advice pertaining to employment issues including assessing candidate qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a diploma in a related area such as Human Resources, Business Administration plus five years of related experience in a similar large, complex, multi-union organization.

Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of and experience with collective agreements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to organize workload and establish priorities.
• Ability to work within an environment that includes high volume, frequent interruptions, multiple tasks and stringent deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.