Recruitment Specialist
The Town of Newmarket, Human Resources
Requires a Recruitment Specialist
12 Month Contract (35 hours per week)
About Newmarket
The growing community of Newmarket is home to 90,000 people and located 40 minutes north of Toronto, in York Region. As one of the most densely populated communities in Ontario, Newmarket may be small in area, but BIG things are happening there. From the transformation of a community landmark, the Mulock Property, into Newmarket’s very own Central Park to the renewal of the urban corridors to make them even more eclectic, vibrant, livable, and lovable – the Town of Newmarket is always looking forward.
Newmarket is the recipient of a Google etown award, has been voted the best Main Street in Canada, and the town has been recognized as one of the world’s 21 most intelligent communities. Recently, Newmarket won Municipality of the Year by Festivals & Events Ontario and ranked 14th in “100 Happiest Cities in Canada.”
Strong leadership, courage, creativity, and a culture of collaboration are part of the team’s DNA and what sets them apart is their unwavering sense of community and dedication to building it. The 2022-2026 Council Priorities set the stage for an extraordinary future, continuing the Town’s strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion through engagement, education and action resulting in meaningful change: A Diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.
We offer and value flexibility to support work/life integration and wellbeing, including flextime, compressed workweeks, and hybrid work. As we move forward from the pandemic, Newmarket is committed to evolving, growing, and trying new approaches, all while creating an environment for extraordinary public service.
Who are we looking for?
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for all facets of the recruitment and selection process to ensure the best talent is attracted and retained.
How do I qualify?
- Post-secondary diploma in in Human Resources Management combined with experience in a Human Resources environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end recruitment at various levels within an organization. Experience with municipal government and understanding of municipal organizational structure and jobs an asset.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written with the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff, external organizations, the general public, other government agencies and elected officials.
- Ability to develop partnerships and alliances, as well as manage a diversity of opinions in a positive manner.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated experience in computerized systems such as Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS systems.
- Ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines and multiple simultaneous recruitments.
- Ability to work independently and deal with sensitive and confidential matters.
- Thorough working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations, such as the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Salary: $30.00 - $35.00/hour
How do I apply?
Please apply online at www.newmarket.ca by 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 2023, quoting the file number 23-104.
The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodate all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process. Please no phone calls.
