Recruitment Advisor

RECRUITMENT ADVISOR

SUMMARY OF ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Recruitment Advisor provides expert advice and guidance on a variety of recruitment issues for both unionized and non-contract jobs. Works with leaders and managers to identify short and long-term recruitment needs, develops and implements recruitment strategies, leads or participates in all stages of recruitment including sourcing, advertising posting, pre-screening, short-listing, telephone pre-screens, interviews, reference checks and employment offers. Advises applicants regarding work permits, professional registration requirements and relocation matters.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports various departments and works with leaders and managers to identify their short and long-term recruitment needs and develops external recruitment strategies.
Works with leaders and managers on recruitment initiatives and advises on best practices. Researches journals, newspapers and websites to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in job market.
Leads all stages of recruitment including sourcing, advertising, posting, pre-screening, short-listing, telephone pre-screens, interviews, reference checks, and employment offers by preforming duties such as: researching and drafting advertisements; developing or revising interview questions; providing advice to applicants regarding work permits, College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) requirements and relocation matters; responding to inquiries from outside sources such as applicants, agencies, schools and other organizations; and working collaboratively with the Human Resources team to troubleshoot and solve problems.
Determines appropriate salary for recruits based on predetermined salary scale, liaising with Manager as required, manages the process to move successful candidates from applicant to new employee status, advising on start dates; orientation dates, etc.
May works on various recruitment-related initiatives involving duties such as: planning, preparing for and attending career fairs and recruitment initiatives; working closely with on planning and implementing a variety of nursing recruitment programs such as those targeting undergraduate, newly graduated, and internationally educated nurses.
Maintains (posts/updates/deletes) positions on internal and external websites, keeps recruitment-related records and generates standard and ad hoc statistics reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus three (3) to five (5) years of related experience in a multi-discipline organization working with union and non-union staff, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of nursing or nursing/clinical recruitment is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of job market trends and sourcing candidates in a competitive market place.
Comprehensive knowledge of best practices as they relate to recruitment processes in the health care/research industries.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to think independently.
Effective project management skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to work with individuals at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to use initiative in problem-solving and arrive at creative solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
Flexible attitude, open-minded and the ability to adapt easily to change.
Proficient with office and web-based computer applications.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Please submit your application including resume and cover letter to the HR Coordinator at careers@bccfe.ca

Status

Please submit your application including resume and cover letter to the HR Coordinator at careers@bccfe.ca

Deadline

UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

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