Job Description: Talent Acquisition Specialist – 1 Year Contract

Organization: City of Markham
Location: City of Markham , Ontario (Ontario)
Job Category: Job Posting
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $$82,019 to $93,210 - Annual Salary

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Talent Acquisition Specialist – 1 Year Contract

Talent Acquisition Specialist – 1 Year Contract
Temporary Full Time
Requisition ID: 3630
Salary Range: $82,019 to $93,210 per annum

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 3^rd consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers, and ranked in the top three for Government Services by Forbes and Statista Inc! The City of Markham is a dynamic and change-oriented leader that stands out from other Canadian municipalities. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as much as for our fiscal accountability. More than 353,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Applications are now being accepted for the temporary full time position of Talent Acquisition Specialist in the People Services Department in the Office of the CAO. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter online at www.markham.ca/careers by January 1, 2024.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

JOB SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for partnering with management to support full-cycle recruitment and will provide assistance, guidance, advice, and expertise to Hiring Managers and employees with respect to the hiring process. The incumbent will develop new creative sourcing solutions and implement recruitment plans and campaigns to attract and hire top talent from diverse candidate pools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead full-cycle recruitment for all union and non-union job vacancies (students, administrative/support, seasonal and professional/technical roles) through posting vacant positions, screening profiles of candidates, interviewing using behavioural and situational techniques, creating testing methodologies, providing selection recommendations to Hiring Managers and negotiating offers.
Develop passive and active-position targeted sourcing strategies.
Provide support in the execution of large scale recruitment campaigns for temporary and student labourer position and Firefighter recruitment campaign.
Act as the main point of contact for internal/external job applicants, providing consultation and follow-up at each phase of the recruitment process.
Coach/train and support hiring managers through the recruitment process as per the City’s Recruitment policy and guidelines and current talent acquisition technologies (i.e. ADP Workforce Now).
Partner with external recruitment firms to source hard to fill roles as required.
Participate in departmental key projects and initiatives to advance Talent Management systems or processes and build a strong employment brand to attract and retain highly qualified applicants to the organization.
Work closely with the Hiring Managers to ensure integration of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in all stages of recruitment.
Ensure recruitment activities are updated on a regular basis in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to meet recruitment goals & metrics based on established processes.
Ensure a consistent and positive experience for all candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process through communication, updates and transparency.
Ensure all hiring activities are in compliance with the Human Rights Code, Collective Agreements, Employment Standards Act and City policies.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Post Secondary education (Diploma or Degree in Business, Human Resources or related discipline preferred).
Five (5) years progressive experience in human resources with a specific focus in recruitment; previous experience in a unionized environment preferred.
CHRP/CHRL certified or working towards certification preferred.
Computer literacy with advanced skills in MS Office and Applicant Tracking Systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; successful track record in large and complex organizations, providing advice to leadership teams in corporate and operations environments on matters related to recruitment and staffing.
Able to work closely with leaders and other stakeholders to define recruitment needs.
Experience using various modern and innovative sourcing techniques, such as social networking, creative advertising etc.
Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy at all times.
Models customer focused approach in all decisions and actions; manages candidate and internal hiring manager expectations, able to assert own ideas, persuade others and negotiate effectively.
Extremely detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced environment.
Organized self-starter who sets priorities and drives deliverables for a wide variety of recruitment related tasks to execution with minimal supervision.
Champions change, productivity and innovation.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

Service Excellence: Leads and supports staff in meeting or exceeding service standards when interacting with customers.
Change & Innovation: Effectively implements change and supports and involves staff through change transitions.
Teamwork & Relationship Building: Leads and supports staff in working together collaboratively, fosters teamwork and inclusion, and cultivates relationships.
Communication: Models active listening and clear communication, and supports staff members in communicating effectively.
Accountable Results Oriented: Role models ethical behaviour and accountability; clarifies expectations, policies and legislation and supports staff in meeting them.
Management & Leadership: Supports a positive work environment, develops and enables staff, sets clear expectations, provides regular feedback, and addresses performance.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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