Para Space Landscaping Looking for Recruitment/Talent Acquisition Specialist at Burnaby, BC Full Time

Does challenging the status quo and being self-motivated sound like you?

Does finding the next superstar and seeing them excel in their career excite you?

This is an exceptional opportunity for a resourceful recruiter who enjoys a challenge, strives for excellence, thrives in a hardworking fast-paced work environment, likes diversity in their work, and has the ability to strategically source talent at all levels.

Start your rewarding career with us today!

Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day:

• Conducting full-cycle recruitment including placing job ads, building applicant pools, developing sourcing strategies, interviewing and short-listing candidates, managing candidates throughout the recruitment cycle, negotiating offers, conducting reference checks and presenting job offers.
• Partnering with co-op and practicum programs for high school and university students. This includes building relationship with institutions, career centres, and faculty representatives
• Identifying recruitment and selection issues and developing proactive solutions
• Assisting and implementing recruitment strategies; out of box thinking
• Coordinating and representing the company at career fairs and other events; engaging the public and promoting brand awareness
• Proactively recruiting, sourcing and engaging with high caliber talent
• Exploring HR and industry best practices in talent acquisition to continuously improve systems and processes
• Networking and partnering with initiatives to drive recruitment outcomes and increase the candidate pool
• Conduct onboarding and orientation for new hires
• Attend and assist in coordinating company events which is a huge part of the Para Space culture and retention
• Coordinate employee contests, content for our Friday newsletter “Para Verse”, surveys, and more that have a direct impact on culture
• You may be involved with other miscellaneous tasks/projects as required

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficient with MS Office, ATS and HRIS. Comfortable with spreadsheets/data analysis
• General knowledge of the BC Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, BC Labour Code, Labour Relations etc.
• Ability to meet weekly recruitment quotas
• Punctual, trustworthy and reliable
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong business correspondence writing skills
• Positive and professional team attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management/organizational skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain talent pools
• Experience managing multiple tasks and projects in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines
• Awareness of the current labour market and demonstrated skills at developing recruitment strategies that support business requirements

What Para Space offers you:

• Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Evenings and weekends as required to attend company events, job fairs etc.
• Competitive wages
• Staff Social Events
• SWAG/Prize Giveaways
• Education sponsorship
• Free In-House Seminar Program
• Extended Health Care
  • Dental care
  • Vision care
  • Travel insurance
  • And more!
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Counselling services
  • Online resources
  • Perks and discounts

About us:

Since August 1, 1979 Para Space Landscaping has been a leader in the Canadian landscape industry. We have been built on care for those we work for and those who work here. Our award-winning Landscape Installation division brings expertise and creative vision to landscape projects from small scale plant replacements to comprehensive design/build projects.

OUR MISSION

• Enhancing the environment with reliable, high quality landscape services.
• Cultivating lasting relationships with our clients and team.
• Leading our industry with integrity and innovation.

OUR VISION

• Being recognized as the best and getting there with the best.

OUR VALUES

• Fulfil our client’s high expectations with high performance.
• Embody the essence of teamwork.
• Creating a meaningful impact in everything we do.

Please note, this position will require you to work in the field on crew for 1 week to see what the landscaping role entails.

Para Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all our employees! Candidates: Please note we thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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