Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Recruitment and Talent Management Advisor

Department/Unit

People and Culture

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S154-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

2 years

Employment Type

Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

0.5

Salary

$52,516 - $70,146 per annum (prorated to $26,258 - $35,208 for 0.5 FTE )

Classification

ADM-04

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie University's People and Culture team strives to ensure Dalhousie's people and culture goals and core values are aligned and fully embedded across the institution so that all members of the university community feel included, motivated, and supported to excel in their careers and in advancing the mission of the university. Reporting to the Consultant, Career Development, the Recruitment and Talent Management Advisor has an evolving role responsible for directly guiding, supporting, and facilitating the work of faculty and staff career development at Dalhousie.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage content for the Leadership Academy online hub (via SharePoint) and ensure details are all up to date and available for participants. Provide guidance on participant issues or questions, as needed. Collect and assess participant program applications. Coordinate all logistics for facilitated sessions including room booking, facilitator requirements, and ensuring all sessions meet accessibility standards. Receive and review applications submitted, approving or denying the requests. Respond to applications and inquiries, directing information-seekers to appropriate resources. Alongside the Career Development Consultant, facilitates an array of learning and development opportunities and ensures all programs are created and delivered in alignment with the University's equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) priorities. Administer the Dalhousie Managerial Administration Group (DPMG) professional development fund including receiving and reviewing applications and issuing reimbursements.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree with three to five years' experience in a project management, coordination or advising role (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive and professional relationships. Problem-solving and service-oriented mindset. Expertise in the Microsoft Office suite. Adaptable and flexible to meet changing demands in a dynamic work environment.

Assets

Experience in project management, preferably with focus on a large-scale, event-based program development and implementation Familiarity with career development and best practices. Knowledge of best practices related to EDIA. Experience in workshop facilitation and public speaking. Additional training and/or certification in relevant areas, such as human resources, communications or project management, or education.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

08/07/2025

Close Date

08/21/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19469