HR Recruiter

City of New Westminster•New Westminster, BC

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. We are seeking a Human Resources Recruiter with a passion for recruitment and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to join our HR team! Reporting to the Deputy Director, HR Employee Services, you will be focused on full-cycle recruitment for a range of positions within all departments in collaboration with department managers, staff, and union representatives to foster a positive working environment and promote a culture of service, respect, and engagement. In this role, you will support our City with attracting and hiring the best talent across a variety of professional and technical fields, workforce planning, recruitment outreach and promotion, full cycle recruitment and employee on-boarding/off-boarding and orientation.

Requirements

Diploma in Human Resources or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in recruitment best practices at all organizational levels, as well as within a unionized environment
Sound knowledge of the standard HR policies and practices, collective agreements, and related employment legislation
Passion for equity, diversity, inclusion and openness to learn from other perspectives and experiences
Initiative, drive and tenacity to source candidates through direct and indirect sources
Demonstrated leadership skills, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Superior communication and presentation skills in order to liaise with job applicants and candidates
Exceptional relationship management skills in order to build and maintain valued partnerships with managers, employees, and unions and interact effectively with different personalities and working styles
Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities to effectively manage a demanding and dynamic recruitment portfolio
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Ability to maintain and exercise a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems

Nice To Haves

A related degree
A CPHR designation
Municipal or public sector experience

Responsibilities

Full-cycle recruitment for a range of positions within all departments
Collaboration with department managers, staff, and union representatives
Attracting and hiring the best talent across a variety of professional and technical fields
Workforce planning
Recruitment outreach and promotion
Employee on-boarding/off-boarding and orientation