Full Time Assistant Human Resources Consultant – Recruitment

Purpose This position will be responsible for end to end recruitment services in a fast paced, high volume unionized environment. Working as a team, the Assistant Human Resources Consultant will carry out recruitment activities as well as some workforce planning activities for an assigned client group. This position will be providing support and service to leaders, employees and external applicants.

Duties:

1. Deliver end to end recruitment services
2. Interpret collective agreements, legislation and policies as they relate to recruitment and workforce planning issues
3. Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation
4. Provide assistance to leaders with creating appropriate interview and testing rating methods
5. Collect and screen applications and compile applicant lists
6. Prepare offer letters, transfer letters and conduct new hire onboarding
7. Assist in preparing for any related grievance meetings or other labour relations concerns
8. Coordinate various recruitment initiatives such as summer students, interns and Nurse Grad initiative, ensuring funding deadlines are met and the management team is provided with appropriate information and instruction
9. Assist and plan various career fairs and work with external agencies on recruitment plans and activities within the city
10. Respond to internal and external recruitment inquiries
11. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field and/or Certificate in Human Resources Management
2. Full cycle recruitment experience including knowledge of best practice and interviewing techniques
3. Experience working with online videoconferencing programs and equipment

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

1. Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel and Word in order to create various documents and ability to learn and adapt to various computer programs and software
2. Overall knowledge of human resource functions, practices and procedures
3. Understanding of how the recruitment process impacts other facets of Human Resources
4. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and anticipate obstacles / next steps
5. Experience creating and delivering presentations to large groups
6. Analytical and problem solving skills
7. Ability to work in an environment where consistent prioritization of tasks is required
8. Proactive and motivated, a desire to initiate own work
9. The ability to build positive working relationships and encompass a collaborative working style with employees, management, executive and bargaining agents
10. Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations
11. Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills
12. Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance
13. Proficiency in English and French preferred

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered wilful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.