Talent Acquisition Specialist

VHA Home Health Care (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.”

Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.

Team members tell us "I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home."

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Base Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 (commensurate with experience)

We are seeking a Permanent Full time Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) to join our team!

TAS is key in sourcing, recruiting, and selecting top talent for diverse roles within the organization. This dynamic position involves not only identifying and engaging potential candidates but also ensuring a smooth onboarding experience through comprehensive new hire orientation.

The TAS collaborates closely with managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies and retention initiatives with a focus on new hires. By fostering strong relationships and maintaining an exceptional candidate experience, the TAS plays a crucial role in building a talented and dedicated workforce that drives the success of the organization.

• Consults with Managers, Supervisors, or Directors to determine recruitment needs and identify hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements innovative and effective recruitment and retention strategies and designs attractive job postings.
• Plans, coordinates and implements all recruitment activities including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens and interviews, executing background/reference checks, creating offer letters and/or contracts, and onboarding new hires.
• Ensures that recruitment practices align with VHA’s DEI strategy, VHA recruitment policies, and collective agreements for unionized roles.
• Keeps accurate records of information regarding applicants and recruitment.
• Utilizes Workday and Gold Care to maintain hiring records and documentation.
• Collaborates with recruitment agencies, job developers, and employment centers to identify talent for the organization.
• Ensures that background checks are accurately completed upon hire as per VHA’s policies.
• Ensures that candidate files are accurately updated throughout the recruitment process in the Applicant Tracking System.

• Delivers initial orientation training for new hires.
• Schedules Physical Readiness Test and assists with coordinating Field Training.
• Delivers mask fit testing for new hires as required.
• Makes recommendations and enhances orientation program.
• Attends departmental and company-wide meetings and participates with internal and external Committees.

• Assists in identifying hiring needs based on input from all departments and future initiatives.
• Monitors internal activities and external information to identify trends and impact on the organization.
• Investigates unique recruitment/hiring strategies and makes recommendations for use at VHA.
• Coordinates information and gathers statistics to assist with workforce planning.
• Maintains records and statistics for HR activities and projects.
• Writes correspondence, reports and other support for HR Department.
• Contributes and participates in employee relations and recognition initiatives.
• Ensures that employee and service provider files are accurately created and maintained in the recruitment and HRIS systems for new hires.

• Participates in team meetings with a commitment to contribution and…