Recruitment Specialist Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,HR/Recruitment

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

Reporting to the Recruitment Manager and the District Manager, the Regional Recruitment Specialist is responsible for providing a range of administrative and recruitment support. The successful candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment with on-site and off-site work

This position requires fly-in/fly-out travel from Edmonton, Alberta or Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to the project site in Nunavut, with potential for weather-related delays or logistical challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with creating and advertising job postings

Identify available and qualified staff to perform the role required at each site accordingly.

Pre-screen resumes to evaluate if applicants meet the position requirements.

Create and update an interview plan for each position.

Create letters and notify unsuccessful candidates.

Verify trade credentials and ensure all tickets are current.

Coordinate secondary interviews with managers and ensure timely follow-up and closure of feedback loops.

Ensure all staff tracking systems are maintained and up to date.

Conduct video and in-person interviews to evaluate if the applicant is suitable for hire

Verify applicants during video and in-person interviews

Complete reference checks on qualified candidates

Coordinate Pre-Employment tests

Utilize the applicant tracking system to capture all recruiting and hiring activity

Maintain up-to-date tracking spreadsheet

Review and maintain applicant profiles in Smart Recruiter/ATS system

Conduct regular follow-up with Recruitment Specialist, Leads and Managers, Workforce Logistics and Recruitment regarding the effectiveness of recruitment.

Create offer letters for successful candidates and notify unsuccessful candidates

Assist in the onboarding process.

Update staffing requests with sites managers, ensuring type form requests are up to date.

Utilize the applicant tracking system to capture all recruiting and hiring activity.

Track, update, and promote the company's Employee Referral Program.

Liaise with Administrative Support to Input new hire information and contract requests

Organize and attend job fairs, trade shows and other recruitment events. Build relationships with regional employment agencies, community employment officers, and champion local hiring initiatives that support company and client hiring targets.

Assist in preparing recruitment reports for various stakeholders, including but not limited to community and local recruitment placements and worker promotions.

Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team when necessary

Redirect active employee communications to the appropriate management

Confirm applicants' rehire eligibility, work with Operations to provide informed recommendations for site placements, alternate roles/positions, etc.

Facilitate off-site onboarding and orientation process for successful applicants – e.g., one-on-one or group coaching for client or company site access training or requirements, providing technological support for online requirements, etc.

Review and understand specific project and partnership hiring targets prioritizing community hiring and opportunities for the target workforce.

Collect and review employee feedback (onboarding, midstream, and offboarding/exit) and consolidate into reporting to operations.

Work with operations to enhance and promote best hiring processes, reviewing ‘lessons learned’ on a regular basis.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Required Qualifications:

University Degree or HR Certification

2+ years of experience in workforce management, or 2+ years of experience recruiting in remote camps and the hospitality industry, or 2 + years of experience in an HR administrative and/or recruitment role.

Remote site camps and catering experience is an asset

Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting procedures and practices.

Ability to efficiently review and select resumes that meet company requirements for further screening

Proficiency in MS Office and Windows-based computer systems

An understanding of human rights legislation and employment standards is preferred

Must be flexible in work schedule to meet business needs,…