recruitment officer

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto is seeking a human resources professional for a role that involves recruitment, advising applicants, and preparing job offers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in human resources. The position will involve both in-person and remote work, offering benefits such as health care and dental plans.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in human resources.
• Knowledge of computer and technology.
• Must have strong client focus and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Identify current and prospective staffing requirements.
• Contact potential applicants to arrange interviews.
• Prepare and post notices and advertisements.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Human resources software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid: Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting: Talent agency

Responsibilities

• Identify current and prospective staffing requirements
• Provide information or services, such as employee assistance and counselling
• Prepare and post notices and advertisements
• Collect and screen applicants
• Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment
• Review candidate inventories
• Contact potential applicants to arrange interviews
• Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
• Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
• Determine eligibility to entitlements and arrange staff training
• Recruit and hire staff
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Determine staffing requirements
• Participate in recruitment events

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Windows
• Electronic mail
• Human resources software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Internet

Technical terminology

• Human resources

Area of specialization

• Human resource management

Additional information

• Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)