John Abbott College Looking for Talent Acquisition Officer – 3rd posting at Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC Full Time

IMPORTANT: Effective immediately. One-year Specific Project with possibility of extension. 3rd posting

Ever had a job interview where it just “clicked”? That’s what we hope will happen when we meet. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Officer who has what it takes to facilitate and optimize the hiring of a wide range and level of positions, from permanent resources to short-term contracts.

JAC (CEGEP John Abbott College) is a place for those who crave autonomy and want to get involved in their own way. If you want to be part of a community where people are all interconnected and really care for one another, keep reading…

Role and Responsibilities

At JAC, every staff member contributes to a better world by embodying our mission statement – “to provide an excellent education for our students within a stimulating learning environment that will enhance their development and potential for success in society.” At your level, this entails:

• Developing recruitment and hiring strategies for positions/areas of expertise that are hard to fill.
• Writing job descriptions/postings that clearly and concisely highlight the requirements of the position.
• Using LinkedIn to post jobs and social posts and search database for highly qualified candidates.
• Overseeing the development of standby “talent pools” for a variety of technical & professional skills.
• Involved in the full-cycle recruitment process
• Leading the team in the development/expansion of our social media presence
• Collaborating with recruitment team in the sourcing of positions.
• For the hiring of highly skilled technical consultants, ensuring compliance with the hiring and documentation requirements of the LCOP (C-65.1 : Loi sur les Contrats des Organismes Publics).
• Serving as the key resource person to the management team to assess the best way to quickly get some help in emergencies.
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build talent pools of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives
• Build relationships with potential candidates
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications

We are looking for an accomplished and dynamic human resource professional who has a knack for all things social media. You are our ideal candidate if the following apply to you:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment and hiring with strong background in developing specific recruiting strategies to address a wide range of hiring needs.
• In-depth experience using LinkedIn Recruiter.
• In-depth experience using social media platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and results oriented.
• Self-starter who wants to develop and spearhead recruitment initiatives autonomously.

Considered a Plus

• Experience with the Cegep network collective agreements would be a significant asset, particularly for the Support Staff and Professionals categories.
• Experience in the development of human resource talent pools is highly desirable.

Required Tests:
Testing may be required to demonstrate knowledge of:

• English (advanced)
• French (intermediate)
• Excel (basic)
• Word (basic)

What’s in It for You

At JAC, you can create a career that you enjoy, and we believe that keeping you healthy and happy is a vital part of your development. Other than job security and fabulous colleagues (shameless self-praise), here are some benefits we offer:

• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
• Summer Hours
• Pension Plan
• Amazing learning environment with opportunities for professional development
• Staff Fitness Program
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, etc.)
• Employee Recognition Events
• And more!

Interested in joining our community? Apply through our Careers portal link found at https://www.johnabbott.qc.ca/career/

Life At JAC

More than a workplace, JAC is a community that welcomes you, no matter what you look like, where you come from, or what you enjoy doing in your spare time. Here, you will find more than “coworkers”; JAC people are mentors, coffee (or tea!) buddies, team members, lunch partners… And it starts with our General Director: down-to-earth, cheerful, and dedicated to creating a dynamic environment where people care for one another. Working here is more than a job; it’s a rewarding career. This is your chance to be involved in new projects or create your own! Regardless, explore what you’re interested in. We will provide you with the technologies and opportunities to continuously learn and grow.

Everyone Is Welcome to Apply!

Our college subscribes to an Equal Access to Employment Program and encourages qualified candidates to apply. We thank candidates for submitting their resumes. We will only contact those selected for an interview. We may conduct psychometric tests and will assess written and oral communication skills in French and English as well as software skills.