BluMetric Looking for Human Resources – Recruitment Specialist at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Employment Type: Full-time, indeterminate

Employee Referral Bonus: Eligible

Requisition #: 3-102

The Opportunity

BluMetric Environmental Inc. is actively looking for a Recruitment Specialist to compliment the HR team and assist our hiring managers. The Recruitment Specialist will lead full-cycle recruitment for all lines of business to support BluMetric’s short and long-term staffing objectives. The incumbent will report to the Human Resources Manager, actioning all assigned requisitions from drafting of job postings to candidate sourcing, resume review, interview set-up, and conducting reference and background checks.

Relationships are key to our business, so personality and attitude are everything to us. This position will work closely with our business leaders to attract, identify, and hire key talent across the company. If you have a passion for recruitment and want to make an impact while doing what you love, this could be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

Actioning all staffing needs based on organizational plans and objectives; meeting with BluMetric leaders to discuss requirements and devise recruitment campaigns

Determining job specifications and candidate qualifications, defining Job Description as needed

Attracting applicants by placing job postings on social media; contacting educational institutions, using online networking opportunities, and accessing job sites

Determining applicant qualifications by screening and interviewing applicants, verifying references, comparing qualifications to job requirements, and completing background checks where needed

Arranging interviews with hiring leaders and candidates as required

Assisting in the administration and delivery of offer letters, employment contracts, temporary work assignments, and contract extensions

Updating requisitions and maintaining data integrity in our recruitment registry

Mining applicants through universities and colleges, employment agencies, social media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport

Ensuring a positive candidate experience in line with BluMetric’s recruitment brand and values

Attending job fairs, webinars, and other recruitment events (virtually for now)

Running meetings and preparing regular status updates on requisitions and recruitment metrics on attrition and turnover

Liaising with and between IT, Payroll, and various other departments in the delivery of onboarding processes for all new employees

Seeking out, obtaining, and maintaining employment funding through various government offered programs

Administering the BluMetric student recruitment program in coordination with hiring managers and the executive team

Other ad hoc requirements related to recruitment/selection, onboarding, orientation, and HR operations as required

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

Relevant post-secondary education in Business Administration, Human Resources, Recruitment and Selection

Minimum of one year demonstrated experience working in a recruitment role

Experience sourcing passive candidates – bonus for sourcing technical roles

Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills, (written and oral)

Experience working with and accurately maintaining a Recruitment Registry or Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing demands

Proven ability to work independently and as a team member

Ability to adapt behavior, opinions, tactics and strategies to different situations, individuals, or changing priorities

Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment

Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills

A high degree of professional integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive, confidential information

Results-orientated approach to recruitment and a willingness to assist with multiple open recruitment requirements as needed

Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite -Word, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint

Bilingual in English and French considered a strong asset

Our ideal candidate must possess and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current Employment Standards, and relevant federal and provincial legislation (e.g., employment laws and Human Rights Code) as needed.