halifax, ns recruiting assistant Jobs – 2 Openings This Week

Recruitment Assistant
Seaboard Transport Group —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Assistant Vice-President, Student Recruitment and Marketing
Dalhousie University —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Recruiting
- AI
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement

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recruitment assistant
MONTANA GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED —Bolton, ON
Supervise personnel clerks performing filing, typing and record-keeping duties. Identify current and prospective staffing requirements.
$36 an hour

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Recruitment Assistant

Seaboard Transport Group
Dartmouth, NS

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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
ATS
Logistics
Administrative experience
Human resources
Recruiting
SharePoint
Document management
Communication skills

Full job description

Description

Join the Seaboard Team Today!

If you love connecting people with opportunities, thrive when no two days look the same, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes - this role was made for you.

Position Overview: The Recruitment Assistant supports the talent acquisition team in managing day-to-day recruitment operations. This role is instrumental in ensuring a smooth, efficient hiring process — from posting opportunities and screening candidates to coordinating with hiring managers and onboarding new hires into company systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment while exercising the care and attention to detail required to get things right.

Duties & Responsibilities

Post job openings across relevant platforms and job boards in a timely manner
Review and update job descriptions as required
Review applications and shortlist qualified candidates based on role requirements
Conduct pre-screening calls and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability
Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
Conduct and document reference checks for selected candidates
Submit new user and system access requests to IT for onboarding of successful hires
Communicate recruitment status updates to hiring managers on a regular basis
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Provide vacation and absence coverage for other members of the recruitment team
Support process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance recruitment workflows
Participate in recruitment meetings to provide updates on active positions
Liaise with the HR Generalist team to support seamless candidate onboarding and employee transitions
Support recruitment activities across multiple Canadian provinces

Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience in a recruitment, HR, or administrative support role is preferred
Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships simultaneously
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Open to change and continuous improvement — embraces new tools and processes with a positive attitude
Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Familiarity with SharePoint for document management and team collaboration
Experience in the transportation or logistics industry is not required but is considered a strong asset

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