The City of Edmonton is committed to attracting a diverse and talented workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. The Recruitment Services Team implements employment programs and initiatives that help to achieve this goal.
The Student Recruiter is a leader in employment inclusion and equity at the City of Edmonton. This role is also responsible for ensuring that an inclusion lens is applied to the Student and Youth outreach and employment opportunities and throughout the recruitment cycle, to ensure that Student and Youth opportunities are available to diverse youth. The consultant also represents the City of Edmonton at public events, career fairs and other campus recruitment activities, promoting the City of Edmonton's reputation as an employer of choice for diverse candidates.
What will you do?
Execute the full life cycle recruitment process for all student and youth work experience programs
Apply an inclusion lens throughout the recruitment cycle, implementing best practices to attract diverse candidates, and identifying opportunities to remove barriers in the recruitment process
Enhancing awareness of City initiatives and career opportunities by coordinating and participating in career fairs, hiring events and providing presentations
Developing relationships with community partners and post-secondary institutions
Proposing and developing new talent acquisition programs for Students and Youth
Manage varied projects and events by balancing corporate and community perspectives and needs
Demonstrating effective communication, consultation and presentation skills and political acumen in engaging with diverse internal and external community partners
Facilitating engagement activities for students while employed at the City of Edmonton. This includes conducting orientation sessions and supporting the organization of the City's annual student conference
Coordinate funding application processes and regularly explore new funding opportunities
Qualifications
:Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources
3 years experience in Student Recruitment, with experience in campus recruitment, student and youth programs or diversity and inclusion
Experience applying an inclusion lens (such as GBA+) to policies, programs and practices
Assets:
Experience with program development and evaluation
Experience working in a unionized environment and knowledge of legislation related to employment
Skills required for success:
Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with diverse community partners
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of employment:
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Must arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
Applicants may be tested
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact
employment@edmonton.ca
. Learn more about our benefits
https://bit.ly/COEbenefits
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Up to 1 temporary, full-time position for up to 11 months
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week
Salary:
$35.771- $51.103 (Hourly)
Recruitment Consultant:
TD/SB
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