Position Title:                                 Talent Acquisition Specialist 

Location:                                          620 Royal Avenue, New Westminster                             

Terms:                                               Full-time, Permanent

Salary:                                               $28.00-$35.00 hourly based on experience

Start Date:                                       As soon as possible

Reports To:                                     Manager, Human Resources

Benefits:

●       Free YMCA gym membership

●       Business casual dress code

●       Flexible schedule

●       Professional development and training opportunities

●       Extended health and dental benefits

●       Disability and life insurance

●       Employee assistance program with free access to counselling

●       Retirement plan with employer matching

Nature & Scope:  

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads high-volume recruitment for our YMCA BC. As a Talent Acquisition specialist, you are passionate about cultivating an amazing candidate journey from beginning to end. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end recruitment and collaborating with hiring managers and senior leaders.

Major Responsibilities:

●       Perform high volume recruitment within tight timelines, including creating and updating job postings, shortlisting applications, coordinating interviews, leading interviews, making or facilitating hiring decisions, preparing letters of offer and hiring packages, extending job offers, collecting and submitting all new hire paperwork and documentation, and communicating all status updates, and enduring accurate record-keeping and documentation throughout the recruitment process.

●       Build trusting relationships with hiring managers to understand and support their current and future hiring needs.

●       Provide guidance to candidates regarding employment terms and conditions to ensure transparency

●       Answer general phone inquiries and monitor the HR email account to direct emails as needed

●       Update and maintain secure confidential personnel files for employees

●       Call or email to complete reference checks for potential job applicants

●       Submit applications for Criminal Records Checks online to the Ministry of Justice

●       Attend career fairs and employment events to promote the organization and publicize current employment opportunities

●       Comply with all relevant policies and legislation including the Employment Standards Act, BC Human Rights Code, YMCA policies and procedures, related employment laws, and other applicable agreements

Qualifications/Experience:

●       2+ years of recruitment experience, ideally within a fast-paced or high-volume environment.

●       Experience with attracting and sourcing candidates within remote communities

●       Preferably a diploma or degree in a related program

●       Experience or knowledge in fundamental human resources principles and practices.

●       Excellent oral and written communication skills

●       Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

●       Proficient with MS Office Suite for word processing, spreadsheets, email systems and database applications

●       Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date

Competencies:

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:

Leading Self

●       Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better

●       Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

●       Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead

●       Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

●       Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them

●       Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y

About the YMCA:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually. Our values guide our decision-making and behavior:

•         Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do

•         Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people

•         Keep our promises -We do what we say we will do

•         Lead by example -We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.