Job Description

"How do you bring kindness to others every day?"

Join our journey where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.



We are seeking a

Recruitment Assistant for a temporary contract role.

Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and organized Recruitment Assistant. You will provide administrative support within a fast-paced HR environment. Experience recruiting for unionized positions and/or the retirement living sector is an asset.



This role is a hybrid position involving tasks carried out at various Retirement Communities, support office, and your home office.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the end-to-end recruitment life cycle from job posting, candidate search, screening, selection, references, offers, closing and placement for community frontline roles Liaise with hiring managers to clarify job requirements, coordinate interviews, and facilitate timely candidate communication Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure compliance with internal policies and collective agreements Draft and distribute job postings, offer letters, interview guides, and other recruitment-related documentation Assist with onboarding tasks, including background checks, reference verifications, and documentation follow-up Ensure adherence to applicable employment legislation and collective agreement provisions throughout the recruitment process Coordinate and participate in job fairs, networking events, and other talent acquisition initiatives as needed Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience using software such as the ADP Recruiting Module (Workforce Now or Enterprise version) Experience with recruiting, with a particular focus on unionized positions and/or in the retirement living sector is an asset Solid understanding of employment standards and collective agreement considerations related to recruitment and selection Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to draft professional correspondence and communicate with diverse stakeholders High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HRIS systems an asset Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred CHRP designation or working towards it is considered an asset Demonstrate good judgment, discretion, and sensitivity to confidentiality Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and matrix-led environment Must possess an Ontario Driver's License and the ability to travel within Ontario


We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.



We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

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Skills

RequiredOrganizational Skills Effective Communication Skills

Preferred* Screening and Completing References