Talent Acquisition Coordinator - 6-month Contract

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch • Brampton, ON

3d • CA$60,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will join the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, an organization honored with the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award. This role supports the community by providing services to individuals with mental illness and addictions, aiming to increase awareness and reduce stigma. The organization prioritizes creating a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. As a community-based agency, CMHA Peel Dufferin is dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of its team members, offering a total rewards package that balances professional and home life, and opportunities for continuous learning and career development. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator will report to the Manager, Talent Management, and will be responsible for building and managing diverse candidate pipelines using strategic research and sourcing techniques. This role also serves as an organizational ambassador, promoting the employer value proposition and supporting the successful onboarding of candidates.

Requirements

• Completion of post-secondary education in relevant discipline (i.e. Human Resources or Business)
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent relevant experience supporting full-cycle recruitment, preferably in healthcare or social services; combination of professional, co-op, and/or internship experience will be considered
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Experience maintaining employee records and documents
• Some Knowledge of the Ontario Employments Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation and Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Strong cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully approach, build trust, listen and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying and evaluating diverse talent for a variety of roles
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Ability to travel within and around Greater Toronto Area as required.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a not-for-profit is an asset
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support organizational full cycle recruitment focusing on minimizing barriers and following equitable and inclusive practices (manage and track recruitment requisitions, post jobs on social media and web boards, review resumes and match applicants skills with job requirements, schedule and book interviews with hiring managers, screen candidates, preparing and updating interview guides, follow up with candidates about interviews, conduct references)
• Draft and update effective accurate job descriptions for various organizational roles using an anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens
• Post and manage all recruitment requisitions on social media platforms, college and university job boards, industry specific boards and via internal organizational communications
• Verify employee qualifications by following up with professional colleges and associations on an annual basis
• Drive talent pipeline by researching, identifying, attracting and generating pools of diverse top-quality candidates by evaluating profiles
• Engage potential candidates using social media and representing the organization at job fairs and other applicable events
• Utilize ATS to track, screen and communicate with candidates as well as monitor recruitment metrics, striving for continual improvement in the recruitment process
• Support completion of applications for grant opportunities related to employment
• Lead participation and support for recruitment related events such as job fairs, networking events and post-secondary open house events

Benefits

• Employee Family Assistance Plan
• optional extended health and dental benefits
• 2 weeks accrued vacation + 1 flexible day each year
• Up to 18 sick days accrued per year
• HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 (pro-rated) annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 (pro-rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree