Job Description

Land Acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.
Forbes Canada Honouree We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers for Diversity 2022. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI. https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion
Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health\xe2\x80\x99s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for: Join the Recruitment Team at Oak Valley Health in this exciting and challenging role of Recruitment Specialist. Reporting to the Manager of Recruitment, the Recruitment Specialist will work closely with the Directors and Managers within assigned client portfolios and provide consultative support in achieving their various recruitment needs and challenges. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the full cycle recruitment process, including job posting, interview question development, arranging and participating in interviews, short listing candidates, pre-employment screening, referencing, and offers.
Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting Managers with their recruitment needs
• Provide consultative support to leaders in understanding recruitment challenges and forecasting for future recruitment needs
• Ensuring all Hiring Managers are utilizing best practice during the interview and selection process
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs and open houses
• Provide strategic advice to hiring managers re: external advertising venues and outreach to external candidates, i.e. Social Media sites
• Consultative approach to candidate engagement and retention
• Promote our Employer Brand through outreach to community programs, secondary and tertiary educational institutions
• Collecting and gathering data for recruitment reports and trends
• Ability to build and maintain a talent pool that can meet the company\xe2\x80\x99s current and future hiring needs
• Experienced with candidate assessment and selection techniques
• Participating in other recruitment and human resources initiatives and projects as needed

What you bring to the role:

• Minimum of 2 -3 years working in a full scope recruitment function required; experience in a large healthcare setting is a strong asset
• Degree or diploma in Human Resources
• CHRP designation or willingness to complete
• Experience in a high volume recruitment environment with a proven knowledge of current recruitment best practices
• Knowledge of collective agreements and experience working with unions
• Excellent consultative, critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System and HRIS as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically with a proven effective customer focus
• Ability to multi-task and manage time and workload, as well as client expectations
• Self-directed work habits coupled with positive collaborative abilities
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule: The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday days. Schedules may change based on operational need. Currently hybrid model of weekly in the office and work from home work.
Compensation: Band Q: $32.17 - $37.72 per hour
Who we are: Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children\xe2\x80\x99s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?
Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one\xe2\x80\x99s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
COVID Statement As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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