Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)

at  BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Status: Temporary, Full-Time (3-year contract)
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a combination of in-office in Vancouver and remote work)

WHO WE ARE

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.
As western Canada’s largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve, and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make.

YOUR EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment, including proactive candidate sourcing. Combination of in-house and agency recruitment is desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of sourcing techniques as well as talent acquisition trends and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of HR concepts, recruitment related tools, methods and best practices including EDI principles and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and rapport with others.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships cross organizationally, and with candidates and external contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven analytical skills and attention to details.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Demonstrated flexibility to meet and adapt to changes in organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation.
• Good understanding of relevant legislations, including BC Employment Standards, Human Rights, and Privacy legislations.
• Knowledge and experience using an HRIS and an Application Tracking System (ATS)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite (especially Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural humility as they apply within the context of hiring and indigenous applicant engagement is an asset.
• Experience recruiting in a unionized environment is an asset.
• CPHR designation is an asset.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Reporting to the Director, People & Talent, the Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist manages full cycle recruitment, including active candidate sourcing, for an assigned portfolio of positions. The TA Specialist works collaboratively with hiring managers to ensure the organization has the talent required to meet its objectives.
The TA Specialist brings a proactive approach to source and engage talent, including collaborating with Communications to drive initiatives that showcase the college as an attractive employer and a great place to work.
As a member of the People and Talent team, the TA Specialist supports continuous process improvement, and ensures all HR programs and employee initiatives are cohesive and team goals and priorities are met.
This position works independently to balance priorities and workflow to complete recruitment and project deliverables efficiently and effectively. The TA Specialist follows policies and procedures and receives general guidance on specific tasks. The nature of the work is at times demanding and adds complexity to the role and requires flexibility to ensure time-driven goals and deadlines are achieved. The TA Specialist demonstrates understanding of relevant workplace legislations, union collective agreement and organizational and HR policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Works in partnership with hiring managers, performs full-cycle recruitment including creating job description and posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checking and preparing and making employment offers. Supports new hire onboarding process, as needed.
• Uses a variety of methods and techniques such as: job boards, professional networks, social media, physical and virtual job fairs, campaigns and databases, to source, engage, assess and identify potential candidates for available vacancies. Ensures there are strong candidate pools to fill positions in a timely manner.
• Brings skills and best practices to the forefront - provides training and individualized support to hiring managers and team members participating in interviews. Shares knowledge, tools and best practices to ensure their recruitment success and a great candidate experience.
• Leads and/or participates in projects and initiatives to embed EDI principles and practices into the entire recruitment process that support BCCNM’s intentional approach to attracting and building a diverse workforce.
• Ensures BCCNM’s organizational values are reflected throughout the recruitment process. Assists with relevant projects as needed.
• Supports recruitment activities as well as projects and initiatives related to Indigenous recruitment. Ensures a culturally safe approach of engagement with Indigenous job applicants.
• Proactively builds and maintains candidate pipelines for potential future positions, including sourcing passive candidates and maintaining periodic touch points with them.
• In collaboration with Communications and People and Talent colleagues, supports initiatives that strengthen how BCCNM’s employer brand is being reflected to support recruitment and retention efforts. Identifies gaps and opportunities to tell our story and showcase BCCNM’s workplace culture.