Recruiter, Recruiter ​/ Talent Acquisition

Merit Services Ltd is hiring a Recruiter for our office in Nova Scotia
. This is a full-time position available in Nova Scotia. Some previous training experience is required. Knowledge about health and safety regulations is a must.

• Plan recruitment strategies
• Execute the recruitment strategies on the orders to be filled
• Conduct the initial screening interviews, telephone interviews, and/or face-to-face interviews with the prospective applicant
• Identify potential clients in the target market and complete appropriate research on the prospective client’s business and equipment needs
• Utilize various resources – internet, community organizations, print media, formal/informal networks, colleges, trade associations – to, directly and indirectly, source qualified candidates
• Develop relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships
• Strategize own ways to create resources to find potential candidates
• Assist in ensuring the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning the recruitment process, working within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS tools used at Merit Services
• Maintain compliance with federal, provincial, and state regulations concerning employment (verifying SIN/, payroll information, verifying IDs, etc.)
• Provide on-site safety reviews and audits
• Conduct a seamless orientation and onboarding for external and internal candidates
• Assist with maintaining timesheets
• Partner with sales teams (Head office) to create contract-winning proposals for current and prospective clients
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate terms to stakeholders
• Become a subject matter expert on our business services, processes, and operations, and remain up to date on industry news

• Sound knowledge of Health and safety regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn new applications and techniques quickly and effectively.