Talent Acquisition Specialist Full-time Job

Application Deadline: October 6, 2024

Location(s): Victoria, BC

myWork Options: Hybrid

Starting Salary Range: $72,600-$90,700

Background Screening Requirement: 

• Enhanced Criminal Record Check
• Credit Check
• Identity Verification 
• Employment Verification
• References

What's the job?

Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist on Vancouver Island where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce by finding and engaging with exceptional candidates who bring a wealth of diverse experiences and perspectives. You'll act as a trusted ally to our hiring managers, guiding them with insight and dedication throughout the recruitment journey. This is your chance to contribute to a dynamic organization that not only values growth but also makes a meaningful impact on the community through our social purpose initiatives.

 

What you'll get to do.

• Identify and engage with potential candidates using diverse sourcing channels, including social media platforms where you'll employ a storytelling approach to advertise positions. Attend job fairs and networking events to source qualified talent and build a pipeline for future hiring needs by promoting the Coast Capital employment brand. Conduct initial resume screenings and collaborate with hiring managers to comprehend the specific requirements of each role.
• Schedule and confirm interview appointments, coordinating with hiring managers to establish interview formats and assessment criteria. Prepare and distribute interview materials, ensuring interviewers are well-informed about candidates' backgrounds. Facilitate seamless communication and manage all logistics for interviews, whether virtual or in-person. Provide closure to candidates at the end of the process.
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract the best candidates. Work in partnership with department leaders to anticipate and plan for future hiring needs. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed recruitment decisions.
• Serve as the key intermediary between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth recruitment process. Collect and utilize feedback from interviewers to refine recruitment strategies. Provide stakeholders with insights on market trends and best practices in talent acquisition. Work in tandem with the HR team to ensure recruitment efforts are in sync with broader HR objectives. Keep senior management informed on the status of recruitment activities. Facilitate conversations with stakeholders to ensure a fair, consistent selection and decision process.
• Negotiate salary and benefits with candidates, ensuring terms align with budget constraints. Prepare and extend formal job offer letters and contracts. Handle counter-offers diplomatically and communicate with unsuccessful candidates about offer outcomes. Facilitate the completion of references and background checks.
• Keep recruitment records accurate and current, documenting candidate evaluations and interview notes meticulously. Ensure all documentation complies with legal and organizational standards, and archive resumes and application materials for future use.

 

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in full-cycle recruitment, and a variety of candidate sourcing techniques in a corporate or agency environment. Extensive experience with Boolean rules, Google X-ray and other search techniques.
• Proficiency and comfort in using social media platforms, such as LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruitment to promote career opportunities and employer brand messages.
• Exceptional communication skills to deliver difficult messages in a positive and productive manner.
• Ability to develop and implement recruitment strategies specific to the skill-sets required by hiring managers.
• Knowledge of employment law and hiring practices, specifically in Alberta, BC, Ontario and the Canada Labour Code.
• Skill in creating skill-based, situation and behavioural interview and assessment guides for each step of the candidate evaluation process.
• Adept at data analysis for informed recruitment decisions.
• Experience in salary negotiation and job offer preparation.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding recruitment targets.

As a member-owned cooperative, were helping our members with their real goals and real challenges so they can live the real life they want. Its what weve been doing for over 80 years, and its why today we stand almost 600,000 members strong. Plus, we invest 10% of our budgeted profits back into our community almost $90 million since 2000 alone because when our members do well, we believe our communities should do well too.