Recruitment Specialist

PLEA Community Services is currently seeking an Excluded Full-Time Recruitment Specialist for our HR team located in Vancouver, BC. The proposed start date for this position is as soon as possible.

The Recruitment Specialist will provide a full range of recruitment services and create a positive candidate experience. They will ensure the recruitment process complies with the applicable legislation and/or terms of the Collective Agreement. They will also forecast hiring needs and promote PLEA as an employer of choice to prospective external candidates.

Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Vancouver, BC. This is an office-based position.
Hours of Work: The usual hours of work in this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM, based on 37.5 working hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required to meet departmental needs.

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a related field, and two (2) or more years of recent, relevant experience.

Who We Are:

PLEA is an accredited, not-for-profit, charitable community services agency that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver high quality, innovative services to children, youth, adults, and families facing significant challenges in their lives. PLEA is an ally in reconciliation. The organization is committed to providing culturally safe programs and continuing to work towards breaking down the barriers that cause harm to Indigenous people and communities.

What You Will Do: 

• Partner with the hiring manager and the HR team to coordinate the agency’s recruitment process. Act as the first point of contact for recruitment-related activities. Represent HR on the hiring teams. Conduct behavioural based interviews to assess candidates.
• Collaborate with the HR Administrator (Recruitment) to ensure an effective and streamlined background screening process.
• Coordinate and complete HR-related initiatives within the life cycle of an employee from pre-boarding to onboarding, including reference checks, preparation of offer letters and HR orientations.
• Provide subject matter expertise, coaching and training on recruitment processes to managers to ensure fairness of hiring practices and compliance with all internal and external requirements (e.g., Collective Agreement, accrediting bodies, funding agreements, licensing conditions and applicable legislation and regulations).
• Develop relationships with hiring managers to understand/forecast staffing needs. Identify creative solutions to staffing problems. Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies for the agency while adhering to the Collective Agreement, legislation and agency policies.
• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve recruitment practices and services. Develop and manage tools and resources related to recruitment. Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruitment initiatives.
• Find, present, and engage in external opportunities to promote PLEA to prospective candidates. Facilitate external recruitment efforts, including job fairs.
• Conduct job analyses for new and existing jobs. Create, review and update effective and accurate job descriptions, in consultation with management.
• Record, track and analyze recruitment metrics. Ensure all records related to recruitment are accurate and complete.
• Prepare both regular and on-demand reports and implement recommendations.
• Implement and maintain HR policy and procedures.
• Provide backfill coverage for other members of the team as required.
• Protect and uphold confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What You Will Bring:

• Comprehensive behavioural based interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent oral, written, networking and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with candidates and management.
• Strong time management, organizational, administrative and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make sound decisions and be held accountable for results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to proactively anticipate needs and provide solutions.
• Effective teamwork skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the pursuit of organizational goals.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and make recommendations in accordance with policies and procedures, collective agreement, and labour legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to be sensitive and understanding of individuals’ social realities including issues of race, culture, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, poverty and lifestyle.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database systems, applicant tracking systems, and web-based conferencing tools.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

PLEA Benefits and Perks:

All benefits/perks are effective on your first day. These include:

• Four (4) weeks of vacation annually.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• A physical activity fund.
• Training and development dollars.
• A number of agency-sponsored social events, including a summer barbeque, annual holiday party, and team days each year.

Additional Requirements:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Clearance.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License, and suitable driver's abstract.
• Access to a personal vehicle. This position requires travel in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
• Documentation that the applicant is legally approved to work in Canada.

Please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the competition number 2024048RS1. Closing date for Internal Applications: April 11, 2024 at 4:30PM. If the position is not filled internally, it will remain open until filled.

Note: PLEA conducts primary source verification of applicants' credentials including education, training, work history, and licensure.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.