Recruitment Specialist

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.

BCIT’s People, Culture & Inclusion department is seeking a regular, 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.

• 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.

• 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, unionised 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…