Talent Acquisition Specialist - Victoria, Canada - The Corporation of The City of Victoria

The Corporation of The City of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

Competition #23/15

Internal/External Posting

Closing date:
February 7, 2023
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Talent Acquisition Specialist (Regular Full Time)

People & Culture Department

Position Summary:

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Accountabilities:***The Talent Acquisition Specialist works in collaboration with hiring leaders to deliver full-cycle talent acquisition support to assigned client groups

Specific responsibilities include:

Receiving staffing requisitions and consulting with hiring leaders to develop talent acquisition strategy, selection criteria, and action plans
Drafting, developing, and advertising positions using clear and effective job postings
Supporting hiring managers to fairly and objectively screen applicants by providing advice, information, and tools to determine qualification based on established role requirements
Leading selection interview panels, facilitating and coaching hiring leaders on appropriate interview techniques to ensure fair, defensible, and welcoming hiring processes
Building hiring leader capacity and capabilities through training and development
Coordinating largescale hiring initiatives, including annual hiring for temporary seasonal work for the Public Works and Parks departments, Victoria Fire Department Firefighter hiring processes, Recreation Division hiring for groups of temporary positions, and staffing to new or changing operational areas. This requires the Talent Acquisition Specialist to perform consultation, planning, administration, and oversight responsibilities, taking a project management approach to each hiring initiative
Preparing hiring leaders for presenting offers of employment and negotiating terms not specific within collective agreements, including preparing offer letters
Working within the HRIS, Applicant Tracking System, and established records management systems to ensuring required documentation, records and administration are completed
Accurately recording, composing, and analyzing recruitment related data, metrics, and reports and using this information to inform and advise on future talent acquisition action, strategies, or process improvements
Proactively identifying opportunities for operational leaders to creatively solve talent acquisition challenges in collaboration with HR Client Services team members through the Job Design and Evaluation process
Participating in grievance processes related to talent acquisition activities
Supporting operational leaders and Abilities Management colleagues in identifying appropriate employee accommodations and return to work plans
Identifying, developing, and leading talent acquisition related program and process improvements
Contributing to the operations and administration of the People and Culture Department, including identifying trends, issues, and identifying solutions