Recruitment Coordinator

BC Ferries; Delta; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Ferries, based in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, seeks a Recruitment Coordinator to support our People Recruitment & Total Rewards team. You will coordinate recruitment for operational and corporate roles and maintain records to deliver a positive candidate experience.

You will partner with hiring managers and HR, build pipelines, assist onboarding, and keep the applicant tracking system accurate and confidential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
• A minimum 1 year of experience providing administrative support, including supporting or administering human resources programs, policies, and practices, preferably in a recruitment, human resources, or other fast-paced environments
• A minimum of 1 year experience working with an applicant tracking system is preferred
• A minimum of 1 year experience supporting unionized employees and interpreting collective agreements preferred
• Knowledge of employment legislation, recruitment best practices, and high-volume hiring environments
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach and ability to build effective working relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and recruitment technology platforms
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and demonstrate initiative in solving problems

Responsibilities

• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment activities for operational, corporate, exempt, and bargaining unit positions, supporting the hiring process from posting and candidate screening through to onboarding and employee movement; in accordance withinternal policy and procedure along with collective agreement requirements
• Serving as a trusted point of contact for candidates and hiring managers, providing guidance, support, and timely communication throughout the recruitment process
• Partnering with hiring managers, Workforce Planning, Scheduling Services, operational leaders, and other stakeholders to understand hiring needs, support workforce planning initiatives, coordinate recruitment activities, and facilitate employee movement and onboarding
• Building talent pipelines and strengthening BC Ferries’ employer brand through candidate sourcing initiatives, recruitment marketing, career fairs, and community outreach activities and other talent attraction activities
• Participating in interviews and hiring activities, supporting candidate assessments, and helping ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout timely communication and feedback
• Guiding candidates through pre-employment and onboarding requirements, including reference checks, offer documentation, Transport Canada requirements, and other employment-related processes
• Maintaining applicant tracking systems, recruitment databases, personnel files, and electronic records ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational standards
• Contributing to ongoing improvements in recruitment processes, service delivery, and candidate experience by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency

Skills

Administrative support

HR programs knowledge

Applicant tracking systems

Unionized employees experience

Employment legislation knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Recruitment platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Recruitment platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

Tsawwassen

The Opportunity

Interested in being part of a dynamic team responsible forsupporting our staff as we sail to connect communities?Wearelooking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Recruitment Coordinator to join our People Recruitment & Total Rewards team.

Partnered with an Advisor and another coordinator with regional and operational oversight, you will be joining a highly collaborative recruitment team. In this role, you’ll support hiring across a diverse range of operational and corporate roles. Working closely with hiring managers and HR partners, you’ll help coordinate recruitment activities, maintain recruitment records, and deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders, and takes pride in providing exceptional service. If you’re passionate about connecting talented people with rewarding careers, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, People Recruitment, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment activities for operational, corporate, exempt, and bargaining unit positions, supporting the hiring process from posting and candidate screening through to onboarding and employee movement;in accordance withinternal policy and procedure along with collective agreement requirements;

• Serving as a trusted point of contact for candidates and hiring managers, providing guidance, support, and timely communication throughout the recruitment process;

• Partnering with hiring managers, Workforce Planning, Scheduling Services, operational leaders, and other stakeholders to understand hiring needs, support workforce planning initiatives, coordinate recruitment activities, and facilitate employee movement and onboarding;

• Building talent pipelines and strengthening BC Ferries’ employer brand through candidate sourcing initiatives, recruitment marketing, career fairs, and community outreach activities and other talent attraction activities;

• Participating in interviews and hiring activities, supporting candidate assessments, and helping ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout timely communication and feedback;

• Guiding candidates through pre-employment and onboarding requirements, including reference checks, offer documentation, Transport Canada requirements, and other employment-related processes;

• Maintaining applicant tracking systems, recruitment databases, personnel files, and electronic records ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational standards;

• Contributing to ongoing improvements in recruitment processes, service delivery, and candidate experience by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred

• A minimum 1 year of experience providing administrative support, including supporting or administering human resources programs, policies, and practices, preferably in a recruitment, human resources, or other fast-paced environments

• A minimum of 1 year experience working with an applicant tracking system is preferred

• A minimum of 1 year experience supporting unionized employees and interpreting collective agreements preferred

• Knowledge of employment legislation, recruitment best practices, and high-volume hiring environments

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach and ability to build effective working relationships

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and recruitment technology platforms

• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality

• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and demonstrate initiative in solving problems

Additionalinformation

The target salary range is $66,300-$82,800 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge,experienceand internal equity.

"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC.”

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertiseand hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusionand local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes, you’ll play an important role in connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.