Recruitment Specialist (Contract)

YWCA Toronto•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recruitment Specialist (RS) is responsible for strategic employer engagement, job lead generation, job matching, and the coordination of hiring events to support the program’s job placement targets. The Recruitment Specialist ensures that employer outreach is data-driven, targeted, and aligned with client profiles. The Recruitment Specialist also engages with community partners to expand employment opportunities. This role requires strong collaboration with internal teams, employers, and community stakeholders, while continuously aligning with YWCA Toronto’s mission, policies and values. YWCA Toronto Employment Centre 3090 Kingston Road is a customer-focused program model for job seekers and employers, with focus on women, young women and gender-diverse people. The YWCA Toronto Employment Centre is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development through their Employment Ontario Division (EO). We act as a one-stop service for all jobseekers and employers. We use our resources to support all job seekers, especially those more distantly removed from the workforce, to reach their goals.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through courses leading to the completion of an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing and Communications, or any other relevant field (Cases for Equivalency will be considered)
1–3 years of recruitment, job development, or employer outreach experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Knowledge of Toronto labour market and high-volume hiring sectors
Ability to meet weekly and monthly performance targets
Strong digital literacy and CRM experience
Superior oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
Commitment and ability to work with diverse groups
Must be a team player and able to work with different personalities and working styles
A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

Responsibilities

Conducts employer outreach to identify and engage potential hiring partners
Generates a targeted number of qualified job leads each month
Performs weekly labour-market scans to identify emerging hiring trends and opportunities
Matches a minimum of 20 clients per month to employer leads based on suitability and readiness
Coordinates interviews, employer introductions, and candidate screening processes
Secures five BIAs per month for clients requiring moderate or intensive support to enter labour market
Conducts employer site visits as required to support program compliance and relationship management
Leads and delivers at least one hiring event per month
Coordinates hiring event preparation workshops per month to support client readiness
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of employer outreach, leads, interviews, and job placements

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
Starts with 20 Vacation Days
1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Health Promotional Days
4 Float Days
Child Care Benefits
Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits
Educational/Sabbatical Leave
Financial Assistance for Professional Development