What we offer
In addition to competitive wages and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:
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Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
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Four (4) paid personal days;
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Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
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Health and dental benefits; including a health spending account available upon your start date;
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Employee and family assistance program;
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Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
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Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year;
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Fitness membership discount;
Make a difference
Are you interested in joining a team that is responsible for Talent Acquisition, supporting the business needs of Canada’s largest social housing provider? If so, Toronto Community Housing is the place for you! As the Talent Acquisition Specialist you’ll provide full-cycle recruitment services and will build strong relationships with hiring managers to create strategies for efficient and process-driven recruitment campaigns in a manner that aligns with TCHC’s tenant focused culture. Join us and contribute to the neighborhoods of Toronto and help our residents thrive!
Hybrid Job: This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.
What you'll do
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Provide leadership, guidance and direction to hiring managers and TCHC staff on recruitment practices and procedures
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Provide guidance to TCHC staff on corporate policies, procedures and collective agreements related to recruitment
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Liaise with human resources staff in relation to employee staffing changes, payroll documentation, orientation and on-boarding
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Create strategies to maintain qualified pools of candidates in advance of need
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Research and recommend new sources for candidate recruiting including online resources
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Initiate and develop relationships with hiring managers to uncover needs for vacant positions
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Review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements
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Coordinate interviews at all phases of recruiting process including phone interviews
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Manage the offer process, through negotiations and contract preparation
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Maintain proactive communication with candidates and provides effective feedback and coaching to internal applicants
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Perform a variety of administrative functions including the maintenance of recruitment files and preparation of various correspondence and employment letters
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Prepare and present recruitment statistics and reports, including analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends and improve time to fill metrics
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Initiate and implement mass hiring campaigns for seasonal and operations positions
What you'll need
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Post-secondary education in Human Resources, public administration, or other relevant field or equivalent combination of education and work experience in Human Resources
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A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources administration with an emphasis on recruitment
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Experience working within a unionized setting and interpreting collective agreement language as it relates to internal recruitment and transfers
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Expert communication and interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of staff, managers, bargaining agent representatives and candidates
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CHRP designation (or in progress) would be considered an asset
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Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards including but not limited to the Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
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Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and HRIS would be considered an asset
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Experience working in a large corporate environment would be considered an asset
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Highly-developed analytical and problem solving skills
What’s next
Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.
