Recruitment Specialist

Job title:

Recruitment Specialist

Company

Legal Aid Ontario

Job description

Union: Non-UnionJob Number: J1124-0778Job Title: Recruitment SpecialistJob Type: Permanent Full TimeCity, Province, Country: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJob Location: TorontoJob Category: Human ResourcesRole Designation: Flexible Hybrid – In person days can be flexible from week to week subject to manager approval and operational requirements.Open Positions: 1Posting Date: November 28, 2024Closing Date: December 8, 2024Salary: $62,374.00 – $81,086.00/YearLegal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.Primary functionLAO is committed to ensuring our employees represent the diverse populations we serve. Working as a member of the recruitment team, the bilingual recruitment specialist will facilitate the complete talent acquisition process. You will collaborate with hiring managers and HR business partners to proactively identify trends and recommend initiatives to achieve staffing requirements and create a successful talent pipeline. This will include engaging candidates through emerging and traditional sources, participating as a panel member on interviews, guiding managers, engaging with the union, conducting reference checks, extending offers of employment and preparing new hire documentation.The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple vacancies for union, non-union and management positions simultaneously and be comfortable understanding, interpreting, implementing and explaining the nuances of the different collective agreements to hiring managers.Home Location: Provincial Office – Toronto
Other Locations: Not applicableReports to: Manager, HR Advisory Service and RecruitmentKey accountabilities

• Manage full life-cycle recruiting for all assigned vacancies including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, short-listing, interviewing and making offers
• Develop and maintain working relationships with HR business partners and hiring managers within the business areas to provide assistance with recruiting needs and job vacancy specifications
• Support hiring managers through the selection process while providing coaching on policies and best practices as needed
• Proactively and strategically manage vacancies by providing hiring managers’ advice and updates, anticipating needs, sourcing candidates when necessary and being accountable for the candidate engagement throughout the recruitment process
• Conduct reference checks and coordinate background checks as required
• Demonstrate and reinforce LAO’s commitment to providing fair and equitable recruitment and selection practices
• Embed diversity conversations in all recruitment and sourcing activities
• Attend career fair events (in-person and /or virtually) across the province and represent the organization on occasion
• Assist with other HR /recruitment related projects, tasks and duties as required

Required skills & experience

• Experience recruiting in a unionized environment.
• Proficiency working with an HRIS and applicant tracking system
• Ability to prioritize effectively, manage a full workload and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate and educate hiring managers at all levels of the organization
• Self-directed and solution-oriented with a high sense of urgency to deliver results and meet business deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Post-secondary diploma in human resources, business, or related discipline and/or equivalent combination of education
• Experience recruiting within the public sector is an asset.
• Experience recruiting within the legal sector
• Experience working with equity-seeking groups and championing diversity in the workplace
• Working knowledge of provincial employment laws, human rights and privacy legislation, behavioral-based interviewing, and human resources best practices
• French language skills is an asset

To apply submit a cover letter & résumé.Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set up their Candidate Profile if applying on Njoyn. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.First time applying to LAO? You will need to create a profile AND then apply for the position. Already have an Njoyn account? Just sign in and select “my jobs” to apply.
Once you have successfully applied you will receive a confirmation email.Trouble applying? For telephone support please call 1-877-427-7717 or email support: candidate.njoynhelp@cgi.com.

Expected salary

$62374 – 81086 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 07:36:52 GMT

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