Recruitment and Employment Specialist

Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No.42; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Canada is seeking a Recruitment & Employment Specialist for a full-time, temporary role from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will oversee the recruitment process, manage applicant tracking, and contribute to onboarding activities. Ideal candidates will have a background in HR, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate problem-solving abilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on enriching students' lives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience in a unionized environment.
• CHRP designation is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and selection process including interviews and onboarding.
• Manage applicant tracking systems, ensuring document collection.
• Coordinate orientation sessions for new hires.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Organizational

Education

Two-year post-secondary program in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Cloud

HRIS systems such as Atrieve ERP

Job description

RECRUITMENT & EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

(FULL TIME, TEMPORARY)

School District No. 42 serves over 17,000 students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Committed to student learning and growth, the district manages an annual budget of over $200M with more than 2,000 staff across 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternative schools. It offers various certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education. For more information, visit our website.

Reporting to the Manager, Employment Services, the Recruitment and Employment Specialist supports the talent acquisition process, including coordinating recruitment, conducting interviews, and onboarding new employees.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and participate in recruitment and selection, including prescreening, testing, interviewing, reference and criminal record checks, and making hiring recommendations.
2. Engage in recruitment activities such as career fairs, liaising with employment agencies, schools, and universities, and exploring advertising platforms for specialized roles. Coordinate practicum placements and orientation sessions.
3. Manage applicant tracking systems, ensuring all required documents are collected.
4. Build and maintain relationships with candidates.
5. Develop and present recruitment metrics and prepare reports for management.
6. Create and post external job advertisements on various platforms.
7. Advise Dispatch Coordinators on technical matters and workflow processes.
8. Coordinate and deliver orientation sessions for new hires and support onboarding.
9. Monitor staffing levels in collaboration with relevant managers to address staffing needs.
10. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Completion of a two-year post-secondary program in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Three to five years of HR experience in a unionized environment.
3. CHRP designation is an asset.
4. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
5. Organizational and problem-solving abilities.
6. Conflict resolution and teamwork skills.
7. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and HRIS systems such as Atrieve ERP.

This is a full-time, temporary position from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. To apply, click "apply online" below and submit your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

Join our talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching students' lives and helping them succeed.