Responsibilities:

• Maintain current knowledge of Pay Equity, human rights and employment standards guidelines and laws.
• Hire applicants and authorize paperwork assigning them to positions.
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees.
• Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Post openings in newspaper advertisements, with professional organizations, and in other position appropriate venues.
• Utilize the Internet for recruitment, post positions to appropriate Internet sources.
• Aid public relations in establishing a recognizable "employer of choice" reputation for the company, both internally and externally.
• Maintain regular contact with possible future candidates.
• Attend career fairs for recruiting and company recognition
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Responsibilities:

• Recruit applicants for open positions, making public presentations regarding the organization and job opportunities; coordinating staff participation, set up, and work at job fairs.
• Efficiently and effectively fill open positions.
• Prepare and maintain employment records.
• Schedule and conduct competency based interviews for applicants
• Provide selected candidates with conditional offer of employment (verbal and written), confirm employment and schedule orientation.
• Prepare and compile all Administrative documents required
• Accept, review, and enter all applications received (resumes, voice-mail, referrals) on the Recruiting Database and will pre-screen all qualified candidates subject to the Job Description and minimum hiring criteria

Physical Responsibilities:

• Frequent computer use
• May be required to sit for extended periods of time
• May be required to repeatedly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs unassisted
• May be required to lift between 50-75 lbs assisted
• Frequent use of hands, lifting, bending, stooping, twisting, standing and reaching may occur
• There may be some stepping up, stepping down and carrying

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience
• Diploma/Degree in Human Resources or other appropriate field as asset
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including conflict resolution and people management skills
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with strong computer skills
• Self-motivated, effective problem solving, organization and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours with possible travel commitments to support business activities
• Grade 12 diploma / GED required; Post-Secondary School education preferred
• No criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted
• Successful completion of Aptitude test and company medical