Recruiter - Halifax

Merit Services; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services firm is seeking a full-time Recruiter in Nova Scotia to plan and execute recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of health and safety regulations, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and possess the ability to learn new applications quickly. This role involves conducting interviews, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations, making it essential for the candidate to develop strong relationships with clients and candidates alike.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Health and safety regulations is mandatory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn new applications and techniques quickly.

Responsibilities

• Plan recruitment strategies.
• Execute recruitment strategies to fill orders.
• Conduct initial screening and interviews.

Skills

Health and safety regulations

Microsoft Office

Learning new applications

Job description

Merit Services Ltd is hiring a Recruiter for our office in Nova Scotia. This is a full-time position available in Nova Scotia. Some previous training experience is required. Knowledge about health and safety regulations is a must.

Responsibilities

• Plan recruitment strategies
• Execute the recruitment strategies on the orders to be filled
• Conduct the initial screening interviews, telephone interviews, and/or face-to-face interviews with the prospective applicant
• Identify potential clients in the target market and complete appropriate research on the prospective client’s business and equipment needs
• Utilize various resources – internet, community organizations, print media, formal/informal networks, colleges, trade associations – to, directly and indirectly, source qualified candidates
• Develop relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships
• Strategize own ways to create resources to find potential candidates
• Assist in ensuring the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning the recruitment process, working within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS tools used at Merit Services
• Maintain compliance with federal, provincial, and state regulations concerning employment (verifying SIN/, payroll information, verifying IDs, etc.)
• Provide on-site safety reviews and audits
• Conduct a seamless orientation and onboarding for external and internal candidates
• Assist with maintaining timesheets
• Partner with sales teams (Head office) to create contract-winning proposals for current and prospective clients
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate terms to stakeholders
• Become a subject matter expert on our business services, processes, and operations, and remain up to date on industry news

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Health and safety regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn new applications and techniques quickly and effectively.