Talent Acquisition Specialist

Marketing Statement

Metro Vancouver Transit Police ("Transit Police") is the leader in regional public transit policing, operating across 22 communities. It provides policing services to all modes of transit: Bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express. In partnership with cross-regional partners, Transit Police prevents crime and provides coordinated police services to transit users throughout the region. It also seeks to have a workforce that is responsive to and reflective of the many diverse communities it serves.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides specialized full cycle recruitment services for Transit Police, for civilians and sworn officers, leveraging recruitment tools including community and digital outreach to proactively build talent pipelines. Participates in continuous improvement projects and programs within human resources.

Key Accountabilities

• Works collaboratively with department managers on their strategic and proactive recruitment needs; identifies and matches open positions with ideal candidates and applies recruiting strategies and techniques to proactively source, engage and evaluate potential candidates to fill positions. Provides full cycle recruitment support which includes (but is not limited to): sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessing and presenting a diversified and high-quality pool of candidates to hiring manager in a timely manner.
• Develops a recruitment plan and creates a customized sourcing strategy, in consultation with the hiring manager. Advises and guides hiring team on different recruitment steps, to ensure compliance with best practices and compliance with legal, policy, and collective agreement requirements to ensure a robust hiring process.
• Develops a strong pool of qualified candidates by posting on various job boards/networking sites, advertising campaigns, database mining, networking, career fairs, social media and other sources. Develops high-touch relationships with pool of qualified active and passive candidates to pull from as new positions become available.
• Works collaboratively with other HR subject matter experts to ensure high level of HR services to managers and applicants throughout the process e.g. creates salary recommendation based on candidate skills and experiences, approved salary range, and internal equity, for review and approval by compensation subject matter experts.
• Participates in employment branding initiatives in recruitment-related processes and activities including community outreach and career fairs, that support strategic objectives such as enhancing the diversity of the applicant pool. Provides great candidate experience and upholds the Employer’s reputation as Employer of Choice.
• Facilitates internal development through Transit Police’s interview coaching programs and other initiatives for internal candidates.
• Focuses on providing innovative ideas and solutions in support of continuously improving the process and candidate experience.
• Conducts pre-employment assessments such as background/reference checks for civilian and sworn applicants, facilitates medical tests and licensing, as required, to ensure compliance and adherence to employment standards and best practice in Human Resources. Maintains competition files with all the required documents.
• Participates in job selection grievances as required and provides supporting documentation for the grievances.
• Keeps Senior Advisor, People & Culture, informed of any unresolved issues and escalates issues, as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

The requirements for this position would be acquired through an undergraduate degree in Human Resources or a related discipline, plus three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in full cycle recruitment, including proactive candidate sourcing and behavioral interviewing techniques, preferably in a large, unionized environment. Proven success working in a high volume, fast paced environment is a must.

Other Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Human Resources concepts, practices, methods and techniques, with emphasis on recruitment.
• Solid working knowledge of candidate sourcing tools and networking and cold calling techniques.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to interpret and apply the relevant language of collective agreements and of relevant policies, regulations and legislation.
• Solid analytical skills to review and assess applicants, and to conduct trend analysis and produce statistics.
• Sound problem solving skills along with sound judgement to assess and resolve/escalate issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with all levels of management, candidates, employees and other external sources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team or individually with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to display tact, diplomacy, good judgment and confidentiality with highly confidential and sensitive applicant and employee information.
• Possess a strong ethic to ensure consistency, equality and objectivity in the recruitment process.
• Proficiency using MS office applications with an emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, an HR Information System (HRIS) and an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Designation as a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is an asset.
  
  

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Please note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Once in the process, testing will be used to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in the position.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid upon completion of the probationary period.

Rate of Pay

Salary $69,600 to $104,400 (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities.

Conditions of Employment

Applicant will be required to possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translinke.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Closing Date:

Open until filled.

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Transit Police are committed to employment equity.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.