Job Description

CENTRAL SUPPORT - Recruitment Associate

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that provide supports in a variety of settings and foster people's hopes and dreams in their communities.


The Recruitment Associate is responsible for meeting the hiring goals of service areas by filling vacant positions with talented and qualified candidates, while considering the organization's strategic plan goals as they relate to the areas of recruitment. They are responsible for the full cycle recruitment process, which entails sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, and facilitating offers of employment, all while ensuring the candidates have a pleasant experience.


Responsibilities:

Establish effective and cooperative working relationships, within the organization, built on trust. Engage in regular communication with the service area/hiring manager throughout the full-cycle recruitment process. Perform candidate screening by reviewing resumes/applications and conducting pre-screening phone/video interviews. Coordinate and oversee the details of the interview process, while including the service area as needed. Prepares and ensures interview questions are relevant to the position and organizational needs, in addition to meeting legal requirements. Ensures that regular and effective communication occurs with all candidates (such as interview details, next steps, negotiating employment offers, etc.) Conducts all necessary reference checks and ensures the pre-employment/background checks are submitted/completed for successful candidates. Facilitates the employment offer process and prepares all required documents as it relates to the hiring process. Oversees the initial onboarding and new hire processes, before handing off to the service areas to complete. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding personal information collected and retained. Maintains all required documentation, correspondence, and ensures completion of all organization required data and forms in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Diploma in Human Resource Management or related field Minimum 2 years of full cycle recruitment experience Previous experience in a social service setting considered an asset Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and office equipment (such as scanners/printers) Proven experience and creativity with sourcing qualified candidates Proven ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal contacts A demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures and traditions Established organizational skills and attention to detail


The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record and Adult/Child Abuse Registry Checks, and Prior Contact Check


The salary range for this 70-hour bi-weekly position is $23.63 to $30.71 per hour (equivalent to $43,006 to $55,892 per annum), dependent upon education and/or experience. A full benefits package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan) is provided to regular full-time staff.

The closing date for all applications is September 29th, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.



Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.