Recruitment Specialist

BCIT Computing; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

BCIT is seeking a temporary full-time Recruitment Specialist who will support strategic HR planning in recruitment, develop innovative sourcing strategies, and provide guidance on complex recruitment issues. This role offers a chance to foster relationships while championing diversity and inclusion initiatives, contributing to an organization recognized as one of BC's Top Employers.

Benefits

Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation

Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Access to BCIT Flexible Learning courses

Wellness and Employee Assistance programs

Complimentary membership to Fitness Centre

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or HR Management diploma.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong recruitment expertise with a track record of talent sourcing success.

Responsibilities

• Develop recruitment strategies, source candidates, and participate in selection committees.
• Provide training and support to hiring managers on recruitment policies.
• Act as a strategic advisor and first point of contact for recruitment-related activities.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Interpersonal communication

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Human Resources Management diploma

CPHR designation

Job description

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Recruitment Specialist Who We Are

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s People, Culture & Inclusion department is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Recruitment Specialist. The position will support human resources strategic planning for clients in the assigned portfolio. They will act as the main point of recruitment and selection contact, develop recruitment and advertising strategies, source candidates, participate on selection committees, and provide advice on complex recruitment issues. They will also provide training and support to managers and selection committee members.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as the first point of contact for recruitment-related activities. Develops relationships with clients to understand staffing needs and identifies creative solutions to staffing problems. Develops and implements innovative sourcing strategies for clients while adhering to contractual obligations and Institute policies. Ensures recruitment practices support and promote diversity initiatives.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to Selection Committee Chairpersons. Conducts interviews and makes recommendations to selection committees with evaluations that reflect sound, objective selection decisions.
• Makes recommendations to support the development and implementation of competency-based recruitment practices on an Institute-wide basis. Develops selection criteria and assessment tools.
• Supports a strategic workforce planning approach to recruitment in conjunction with line managers, HR Business Partners and Manager, Human Resources.
• Provides training to managers on recruitment policies and procedures; provides current and thorough guidelines regarding recruitment processes. Works with hiring managers to mitigate exceptional costs associated with sourcing. Works to minimize costs associated with time to fill.
• Provides constructive feedback to internal and external candidates on interview performance. Counsels, coaches, and supports employees in meeting their personal and professional career development objectives.
• Fosters a positive labour relations environment by participating in discussions with managers and union stewards on complex recruitment issues. Escalates controversial selection decisions to managers in Human Resources and Labour Relations.
• Interprets hiring procedures as outlined in the collective agreements, relevant legislation and Institute policy.
• Provides direction to the Recruitment Assistant. Participates in recruitment activities such as screening resumes, reference checking, and pre-employment testing as needed.
• Develops relationships with external stakeholders to attract a diverse range of highly qualified candidates to the Institute; i.e. building partnerships, networking, and attending career fairs. Keeps current on HR practices.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and/or completion of a recognized Human Resources Management diploma program.
• Three to five years’ relevant work experience in a complex, unionized environment.
• CPHR designation is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong recruitment expertise with a track record of talent sourcing success.
• Thorough knowledge of recruitment, selection, compensation, employee and labour relations, conflict resolution, workforce planning, collective agreement interpretation, Employment Standards and Human Rights legislation.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal laws, statutes and regulations pertaining to recruitment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of major HR functions and in planning, developing and implementing recruitment-related projects.
• Ability to develop, organize, and evaluate information to arrive at sound, supportable decisions.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including ability to conduct group presentations.
• Ability to deal tactfully and decisively with sensitive client issues while maintaining highest level of customer service and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and handle changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented with an aptitude for metrics.
  
  

Additional Information

Benefits – Why You’d Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
  
  

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Position Details

Posting Category Management Salary Range $73,593 - $101,191, with a control point of $91,992 per annum. Additional Salary Information

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.

Department 2 HR Employee Relations Campus Location Burnaby campus Bargaining Unit Management Job Status Temporary Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Start Date 07/07/2025 Anticipated End Date 03/31/2026

Competition Information

Competition Number 25M209 Competition Open Date 06/05/2025 Competition Close Date 06/18/2025 Open Until Filled? Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9580

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Certificate
• Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
• 0-1
• 1-2
• 3-5
• 6-9
• 10+
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
• I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
• I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
• I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
• * Given the posted salary range for this position, please indicate your salary expectation should you be the successful candidate for this position. (Open Ended Question)
• This position is temporary with an anticipated end date. At the time of posting, there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date.
• I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.
  

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents