External Recruiter

at  Interior Health Authority

Interior Health is hiring a term-specific full-time External Recruiter who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare. The end date of this position is approximately May 2025 or upon return of incumbent.
Location: This position is flexible within the Interior Health Region.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant undergraduate degree (A non-related degree and experience, in combination with a professional designation (CPHR), will be considered)
• A minimum of three years of recent, related experience combined with:
  o Experience running a high volume recruitment desk.
  o Experience of interviewing and using selection tools

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Sound knowledge of leading recruitment practices
• Demonstrated innovative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into process and/or action, including the ability to blend innovative ideas with critical thinking.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal client-managers and external agencies/individuals; the ability to establish rapport with individuals of all educational and occupational backgrounds.
• The ability to be a collaborative team member.
• Knowledge of human resource policies and procedures as they relate to recruitment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques including experience and/or demonstrated skills contributing to the development of marketing materials.
• Knowledge of and experience in using social media for promotional purposes
• Knowledge of project management methodology and techniques, including the ability to produce quality detailed work, while driving process and managing goals
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and any applicant tracking system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Working collaboratively with IH leaders/managers to proactively identify recruitment needs.
• Ensures hiring managers are engaged with Career Marketing efforts to support opportunities to recruit qualified staff.
• Prescreening and short-listing candidates as per manager specifications
• Assisting with the development of hiring tools
• Providing HR guidance on interview and selection of external applicants
• Maintaining an inventory of qualified external applicants
• Works with marketing specialists to develop marketing materials.
• Liaising and building relationships with educational institutions within the portfolio to attract potential staff.
• Developing, evaluating, and continuously improving recruitment practices and services
• Performing other duties as assigne