Recruitment Assistant – Healthcare Hiring & Growth

Shannex Incorporated; Halifax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to join its Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Recruitment Team. You will help manage postings, pre-screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and handle onboarding paperwork to improve the candidate experience.

Ideal candidates bring post-secondary training in Office Administration or HR, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with Applicant Tracking Software.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience in a similar role or in an administrative role in an office or HR department is an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Software is a strong asset.
• Excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check (and Vulnerable Sector Check where applicable) prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the job advertisement and posting process.
• Pre-screen candidates to ensure the minimum requirements are met.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews.
• Complete due diligence checks for candidates.
• Send, gather, and upload new hire paperwork.
• Collaborate with Recruitment and Recruitment Specialists to flag top candidates to the hiring manager.
• Communicate with unsuccessful candidates via email.
• Upload documents to personnel files.
• Perform other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

MS Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Criminal Record Check

Education

Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Software

Job description

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to join its Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Recruitment Team. You will help manage postings, pre-screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and handle onboarding paperwork to improve the candidate experience.

Ideal candidates bring post-secondary training in Office Administration or HR, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with Applicant Tracking Software.