Recruitment Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Legal Aid Ontario

Legal Aid Ontario

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Company Bio

Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.
As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job.

It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Primary function

Home Location:
Provincial Office - Toronto

Other Locations:
Not applicable

Reports to:
Manager, Talent & Organizational Development
Key accountabilities

Develop and maintain working relationships with HR business partners and hiring managers within the business areas to provide assistance with recruiting needs and job vacancy specifications
Support hiring managers through the selection process while providing coaching on policies and best practices as needed
Conduct reference checks and coordinate background checks as required
Demonstrate and reinforce LAO's commitment to providing fair and equitable recruitment and selection practices
Embed diversity conversations in all recruitment and sourcing activities
Attend career fair events (inperson and /or virtually) across the province and represent the organization on occasion
Assist with other HR /recruitment related projects, tasks and duties as required

Required skills & experience

Experience recruiting in a unionized environment.
Proficiency working with an HRIS and applicant tracking system
Ability to prioritize effectively, manage a full work load and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate and educate hiring managers at all levels of the organization
Selfdirected and solutionoriented with a high sense of urgency to deliver results and meet business deadlines

Preferred Experience

Postsecondary diploma in human resources, business, or related discipline and/or equivalent combination of education
Experience recruiting within the public sector is an asset.
Experience recruiting within the legal sector
Experience working with equityseeking groups and championing diversity in the workplace
Working knowledge of provincial employment laws, human rights and privacy legislation, behavioralbased interviewing, and human resources best practices
French language skills is an asset

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Equity Statement

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO.

LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff.

All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.