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In-person
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Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Position Title: Recruiter

Assignment: RRSS Main Office

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

As a Recruiter at RRSS, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce by leading our full-cycle external recruitment efforts. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and engaging top talent to meet the evolving needs of the organization. In addition to managing the recruitment process from start to finish, you will build and nurture relationships within the local talent pool, effectively representing RRSS as an employer of choice, and proactively creating a pipeline for future hires. This position will have a heavy emphasis on Recruitment but will also support ongoing HR projects.

We are seeking an energetic, personable, and confident individual with a passion for connecting with people. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy building meaningful professional relationships, this is the perfect opportunity to become a key member of our dynamic HR team.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with Supervisors to identify staffing needs.
  • Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and onboarding, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.
  • Source potential candidates through various channels (e.g. job boards, social media, class visits) and develop a sustainable candidate pipeline.
  • Assign new hires to work locations, pairing organizational need and applicant skillset.
  • Provide an exceptional candidate experience, maintaining clear and timely communication with candidates throughout all stages of the hiring process.
  • Forecast organizational hiring needs and track hiring trends.
  • Lead RRSS's branding initiatives and develop long-term recruitment strategies.
  • Represent RRSS through establishing and building a network, attending career fairs and conferences, and identifying new opportunities to further promote RRSS.
  • Manage recruitment data and associated reporting, including vacancy and ad hoc reports as required.
  • Support HR projects as needed, contributing to the continuous improvement of HR processes, employee engagement, and organizational initiatives.

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexible and positive attitude
  • Proven ability to work within a team
  • Experience using an HRIS
  • Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail while working in a fast paced, high volume, environment

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree, certificate or diploma (involving a minimum of two years of post-secondary study) with a focus in Human Resources Management or related area from a recognized and accredited educational institution is required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years Human Resource Generalist experience or Recruitment Specialist experience.
  • Preference will be given to those candidates who possess experience managing full life-cycle recruitment, including providing strategic advice on recruitment policies and best practices, with a preference for candidates who have extensive experience in high-volume recruitment within complex and/or unionized environments.
  • CPHR or RPR designation would be considered an asset.

This exciting career opportunity is a full time, permanent position and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Interested candidates please forward your resume along with a cover letter outlining why you feel you are a great match for this opportunity to Angela Fraser- [email protected] by Midnight March 10, 2025.

Please note that preference will be given to candidates who most closely meet the knowledge, skills and competencies outlined above. We wish to thank applicants in advance and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RRSS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work.

Company Website: http://rrss.ns.ca/

About Regional Residential Services Society

About Regional Residential Services Society

Regional Residential Services Society (RRSS) is the largest non-profit community-based residential services agency in Nova Scotia. As the industry leader in our province, we strive to provide superior services that empower adults with intellectual disabilities to be actively engaged members of their households and communities. Driven by strong values and our vision of inclusion, we are dedicated to creating an organization and work environment that promotes individual growth and career satisfaction.

RRSS has continually evolved as an organization in the forty years since our inception. In 1979, we operated four homes with an average of eight residents per home. Our plans for further growth and enhanced service have progressed over time with a focus on smaller, more individualized, living options that facilitate quality, integrated life experiences on behalf of the people we support. As of today, we operate operate over 50 homes across Halifax Regional Municipality that serve an average of three residents each.

We employ over four hundred people and offer meaningful career opportunities where you can have a genuine impact on equity, social inclusion, and individual rights for the people you support. Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference? Come join our team!