Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist

Location: Hybrid, primarily location based in either Granville Office or Abbotsford Hospice

Reporting to: Director, People & Culture

Job status:  1 year Temporary Full-time 1.0 FTE (75 hours bi-weekly)

Compensation: $63,000 - $70,000

We want our staff to “thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $25.64 per hour equivalent to $50,000 full-time annually.

ABOUT US

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (CPCH) is British Columbia’s recognized pediatric palliative care provider. For over two decades, through the many programs and services we provide, we have made a significant difference in the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses and the families who love them. Be part of a talented and innovative team that takes pride in supporting and providing the highest quality pediatric palliative care.

It is the expectation for all roles across the organization to know the organization’s philosophy of pediatric palliative care and uphold a commitment to further ones knowledge. Our philosophy of pediatric palliative care is as follows: Pediatric palliative care improves quality of life, promotes comfort, and reduces suffering for children with life-threatening conditions (serious illness) and their families through a holistic approach addressing; physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. It is collaborative person & family-centered care delivered using a team-based approach throughout the continuum of care across all ages and stages of illness, including bereavement. It values choice and honest and compassionate communication.

At Canuck Place we understand that uniqueness is powerful. We hold each other accountable for an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas and know that they belong. We believe diversity drives innovation and the best pediatric palliative care for children and their families therefore we welcome that every person brings an individual perspective and experience to advance our mission. We have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion and we are building a culture where difference is valued. We have a commitment to inclusion across gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity and disability status, to ensure our team members are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. All staff are encouraged to contribute their perspective and lived experience through our internal employee groups such as Care 4 the Caregiver, Culture, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging), Green Team, Truth and Reconciliation and Wellness Committees.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WORK HERE?

Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aim to nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration and support while providing expert care to children and families. Our team includes individuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciation for life. Canuck Place is where no moment is missed. A place where you can make a difference.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package focusing on wellness and self-care that includes:

• 20 days’ vacation (pro-rated to your full-time equivalency)to start with ongoing annual anniversary increases up to an organizational maximum of 45 days
• Up to two paid mandatory wellness days a year
• Generous paid leave including compassionate and special leave when you need it
• 100% employer paid benefits package from your first day which includes extended health and dental and $1,500 annually for counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending account that provides up to $1,000 annually to ensure you can focus on the benefits that are important to you and your family
• Flexible working options
• Free meals on-site at the hospices
• Continuous paid training and development opportunities so everyone has the opportunity to learn new skills and grow
• Ongoing parental support including top up for maternity and parental leave and paid leave for new grandparents

YOUR ROLE

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture this role in joint collaboration with the Employment Branding & Recruitment Specialist manages the entire recruitment cycle. As part of the People & Culture team they participate in and support all aspects of HR initiatives, processes and policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment – 80%

• Jointly leads all aspects of recruitment initiatives and processes for positions across the organization
• Attends in person and virtual career fairs to reach a broad talent pool
• Develops strong relationships with hiring Managers and panels to create adequate postings, robust interview questions and continuously improve the process for all parties
• Sources and listens to employee and candidate input taking a continuous improvement approach to ensure the best recruitment experience for all parties
• Coaches managers: on applying People & Culture recruitment policies and procedures
• Manages the recruitment process through the Applicant Tracking System (StartDate)
• Reviews the process through a proactive accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion lenses to ensure a positive experience for all candidates regardless of outcome
• Conducts one week, one month, and three month check ins with new hires
• Ensures the completion of entry level surveys to ensure that the candidate’s expectations of the organization and process were met and areas for improvement identified and actioned
• Supports the development of a dashboard of appropriate recruitment metrics to assess candidates needs and engagement
• Maintains and improves the onboarding process for all new hires
• Organizes and schedules the onboarding training sessions for all new hires in collaboration with presenters
• Collaborates to create and deliver training to colleagues responsible for hiring focused on best practices
• Informs the annual budgeting process in relation to expenses related to the recruitment cycle (job postings/participation in career fairs/advertising etc.)

Administration – 20%

• Works closely with the People and Culture and payroll team to capture all employment changes, and action paperwork in a timely way and ensure accuracy
• Participates in internal committees as appropriate
• Assumes other related responsibilities, as assigned.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

• 3 years’ experience in recruitment
• Experienced user of Applicant Tracking Systems
• A minimum of 2 years of broad experience in HR generalist capacities
• Non-profit and/or health care experience an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the role:

Skills and Abilities

• Foundation background in core HR functions with an understanding of the importance of a positive recruitment and onboarding experience
• Working knowledge of Employment Standards Act of B.C., Human Rights Code, Worker Compensation Act, Occupational Health and other relevant employment legislation.
• Personal values well-aligned with those of CPCH: demonstrated through work or community involvement.
• Able to anticipate staff and team needs and takes action to meet their expectations. Continually searches for ways to increase their satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to think and work strategically and operationally.
• Robust planning skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with payroll, HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems and other HR related systems.

• Strong problem solver that sees problems as opportunities; can mediate and facilitate effective resolution of issues and conflicts. Able to deal with sensitive situations and confidential information and apply excellent judgment, diplomacy and discretion in all situations.
• Develops effective and trusting relationships with managers and all staff; is approachable and open to the views of others. Able to work quite independently and model a collaborative work style.
• Fosters diversity and cultural awareness at work; brings CPCH’s mission and vision to bear through HR practices that result in a respectful and representative work force.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity; creativity; balance, good judgment and objectivity; high vision and conceptual capabilities; consultative, facilitate and collaborative; sense of humor.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility that allows you to work with high energy, creative people.

• Able to thrive and effectively manage priorities in a changing, ambiguous environment.

Please note:

• Evidence of Health Canada approved vaccinations must be provided prior to your first day of work.
• Access to a vehicle or ability to rent one and a clear driving record is an asset for this role.
• Flexibility is necessary, as this position may require occasional weekend and evening work and travel within and outside the Lower Mainland.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We understand that the recruitment process is not a one size fits all, our inclusion values and flexibility extend to your hiring experience.  Canuck Place is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accessibility accommodation through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its community and to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations, genders and gender identities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your cover letter and your resume at https://www.canuckplace.org/about-us/careers/. This posting will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates who have been short-listed will be contacted.