Job Description

Overview:

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.


Our vision is to

creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees Employee & Family Assistance Program Career Development & Education Grant Wellness & Wellbeing Program Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.


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Salary: To be evaluated

We are actively searching for a Talent Acquisition Lead (full-time, on-site) to join our Human Resources team. This position will be accountable for leading the Hospital's Talent Acquisition Strategy while integrating the highest standards in all recruitment and hiring activities of the Hospital with a particular emphasis on customer focused comprehensive talent acquisition and advice.

This position will lead the design and implementation of effective and efficient hiring processes, refining and implementing on-line recruitment tools, building knowledge and capacity of leaders, and ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated into all related talent acquisition practices and activities. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will drive the strategic development and implementation of innovative recruitment processes and will lead the research and development of a best-in-class Talent Acquisition Strategy that is aligned with the Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values.

Key Accountabilities:

Leads the full cycle of the recruitment process - from job posting to job offer Sourcing and screening candidates, including but not limited to the use of social media platforms, external job boards, recruitment events (i.e. job fairs), etc. Improves overall efficiency by standardizing and streamlining, including automating recruitment processes where feasible and within budget Develops and delivers accurate and regular reporting of recruitment activities, organizational vacancies, and other HR metrics. Exercises consistent judgement and discretion leading all talent acquisition initiatives while staying aligned with legislation, Hospital HR policies and collective agreements. Establishes regular communications with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities or challenges with recruitment and retention efforts and devise operational plans to address when required Provide quality, customer-focused service, and an exceptional candidate experience Leads Hospital Wide Orientation and supports ongoing integration of new employee engagement activities Oversees and maintains the Hospital data bank of all job descriptions/questionnaires. Acts a key contributor in the development of a retention strategy. Accountable to record, track, monitor, and report on/make recommendations on various Human Resources metrics, including but not limited to, time to fill, time to hire, turnover/retention, vacancies, etc. Completion of any necessary surveys, including Statistics Canada: Job Vacancy and Wage Survey Other duties as assigned

Requirements We Are Looking For:

Post-Secondary education with a diploma/certificate in Human Resources required (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)*
CHRP designation preferred. 5-7 years of progressive recruitment experience required, preferably in a health-care setting and/or public sector/not-for-profit experience. Proven experience in developing and delivering a Talent Acquisition Plan. Ability to present recruitment data and to develop meaningful metrics to measure talent acquisition efficiency and success. Proven recruitment supervisory experience. Proven ability to mentor junior staff. Knowledge of recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing, leveraging social media advertising, creating benchmarking and selection criteria, creating interview and assessment materials, managing selection and hiring processes. Knowledge and experience of utilizing an Applicant Tracking System (ICIMS) Proven recruitment experience in a unionized workplace is required. Strong knowledge of employment standards, human rights, labour relations, and other applicable legislation as it relates to recruitment is required. Support CMH's commitment to attracting diverse staff, and ensuring the hiring process adheres to inclusive recruitment practices Analytical, research and evaluation skills to understand and interpret complex policies, collective agreement provisions, directives, legislation and to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures and standards High degree of organization, self-motivation and accountability Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills including presentation and development Lives the values of Caring, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation and Respect Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required.

This is not a hybrid role. On-site attendance at work is required.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer health-care on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH. Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH's AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.