Job Description

Status: Contract ( 24-months)

Education Level: 4-year university Degree. CHRL, or equivalent HR designation or are working towards this credential is preferred

Location: Whitby, ON / Hybrid work model - 2 days work from home

Shifts(s): Days

Deadline to Apply: October 23, 2022

OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact-all while safely keeping the lights on.

Now we've set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.

OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.

BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic and resourceful recruitment professional to join our team in the temporary role of Senior Recruiter in our Whitby location for 24 months.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Recruitment, the Senior Recruiter is responsible for partnering with the business to understand talent requirements, provide advice, explore and recommend innovative talent acquisition approaches. The Senior Recruiter delivers outstanding end-to-end recruitment services by driving the full-cycle recruitment process through preparing job postings, candidate sourcing, screening applications, participating in interviews, conducting references/background checks, and extending offers to candidates.

Ontario Power Generation is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization, that reflects the communities we serve. The Senior Recruiter will assist in the development and execution of OPG's talent attraction strategy sourcing applicants from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation's continued growth and success in being Ontario's low-cost electricity generator!

Key Accountabilities

• Full lifecycle recruitment, from position identification, job specifications, and sourcing strategies to candidates recommendations and offer negotiations.
• Proactively assessing attrition, recruitment, and market trends; analyzing metrics to drive continued process and quality improvement.
• Developing and refining innovative hiring practices and strategies that support inclusion and belonging reflective of the communities we serve.
• Developing and leading innovative outreach (locally and internationally) and sourcing events to drive awareness of OPG career opportunities.
• Develop training tools and reference materials to assist the Recruitment team and clients in securing top talent in a way that supports a culture of belonging and inclusion.
• Execute recruitment branding and social media strategy.
• Establish recruiting requirements by understanding organizational plans and objectives, and consulting with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Provide advice and guidance to hiring managers throughout the selection process including criteria to be used for selection, interview techniques, and areas of priority and focus.
• Make recommendations to hiring managers on total compensation package based on market intelligence, recruitment, and talent expertise and OPG Total Rewards programs.
• Develop communications and content including reports, PowerPoint presentations and briefing notes for diverse audiences, including the public and senior leaders.
• Manage relationships with various vendors and recruitment partners to identify and develop diverse talent pipeline to respond to various operational needs.
• Build applicant sources and attract candidates by creatively conducting research and/or utilizing a multitude of resources and develop an ongoing and diverse pipeline.
• Identify and implement sourcing strategies for both passive and active talent.
• Mentor junior recruitment and staffing team to ensure recruitment projects translate effectively into the business.
• Provide work direction and task assignments to junior recruitment and staffing team members to facilitate delivery of recruitment campaigns.
• In event of labour disruptions or work stoppages, the Senior Recruiter shall devise and execute non-regular recruitment tactics for the purposes of business continuity.

Education

• 4-year university degree.
• CHRL, or equivalent HR designation or are working towards this credential is preferred

Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced talent attraction professional with the following:

• 8+ years of Recruitment experience.
• Recent human resources experience, specializing in complex high volume recruitment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply best practices, applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
• Ability to generate external talent pipelines; proactively source for high-quality candidates and maintain relationships with talent for future opportunities.
• Strong understanding and ability to recruit for all levels of the organization from entry level to senior leadership roles.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of compensation models and practices.
• Proven ability to articulate the value proposition of an employer in a meaningful and compelling manner.
• Previous experience using LinkedIn Recruiter tool and other online sourcing tools.
• Experience and passive or direct sourcing of candidates.
• Established ability to develop and build relationships quickly and demonstrate a sense of urgency and commitment to provide the highest level of service possible.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, communication skills and team-based project experience.
• Proficient computer skills including the Microsoft Office and in-depth knowledge of data mining and internet research and ATS systems.
• Experience with SuccessFactors is an asset.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

WHY OPG?

As Ontario's largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment. Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills, and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province's wellbeing.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG's clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at by 11:59 PM E.S.T., October 23, 2022. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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External posting will not go up until we can confirm there were no successful internal candidates