PLEA Community Services is currently seeking a Full-Time Recruitment Specialist for our Human Resources team located in Vancouver, BC. The proposed start date for this position is as soon as possible. This position is excluded from BCGEU membership.

The Recruitment Specialist provides a full range of recruitment services and creates a positive candidate experience. They forecast hiring needs, complete the full-cycle recruitment process, and promote PLEA as an employer of choice to prospective external candidates.

Hours of Work: The usual hours of work in this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM, based on 37.5 working hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required to meet departmental needs.  

Closing date for Internal Applications: Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30PM. If the position is not filled internally, it will remain open until filled. 

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of recent, relevant experience.

Who We Are: 
PLEA is an accredited, charitable community services organization that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver community-based services and specialized supported homes to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges in their lives. We continually adapt our programs to suit each individual’s diverse strengths, needs and circumstances. As a result, we have a strong reputation for helping those we serve to overcome the challenges they face and lead fulfilling lives.

What You Will Do: 

Full Cycle Recruitment

• Partner with the hiring manager and the HR team to coordinate the agency’s recruitment process. Act as the first point of contact for recruitment-related activities. Represent HR on the hiring teams. Conduct behavioural based interviews to assess candidates.
• Collaborate with the HR Administrator (Recruitment) to ensure an effective and streamlined background screening process.
• Coordinate and complete HR-related initiatives within the life cycle of an employee from pre-boarding to onboarding, including reference checks, preparation of offer letters and HR orientations.
• Provide subject matter expertise, coaching and training on recruitment processes to managers to ensure fairness of hiring practices and compliance with all internal and external requirements (e.g., Collective Agreement, accrediting bodies, funding agreements, licensing conditions and applicable legislation and regulations).

Strategic Recruitment

• Develop relationships with hiring managers to understand/forecast staffing needs. Identify creative solutions to staffing problems. Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies for the agency while adhering to the Collective Agreement, legislation and agency policies.
• Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve recruitment practices and services. Develop and manage tools and resources related to recruitment. Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruitment initiatives.
• Find, present, and engage in external opportunities to promote PLEA to prospective candidates. Facilitate external recruitment efforts, including job fairs.

Job Descriptions

• Conduct job analyses for new and existing jobs. Create, review and update effective and accurate job descriptions, in consultation with management.

Data Collection and Reporting

• Record, track and analyze recruitment metrics. Ensure all records related to recruitment are accurate and complete.
• Prepare both regular and on-demand reports and implement recommendations.

General Tasks

• Implement and maintain HR policy and procedures.
• Provide backfill coverage for other members of the team as required.
• Protect and uphold confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What You Will Bring:

• Comprehensive behavioural based interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong oral, written, networking and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with candidates and management.
• Strong time management, organizational, administrative and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make sound decisions and be held accountable for results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to proactively anticipate needs and provide solutions.
• Strong teamwork skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the pursuit of organizational goals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and make recommendations in accordance with policies and procedures, collective agreement and labour legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to be sensitive and understanding of individuals’ social realities including issues of race, culture, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, poverty and lifestyle.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database systems, applicant tracking systems, and web-based conferencing tools.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

PLEA Benefits and Perks:

PLEA offers a comprehensive set of benefits and perks! These include:

• Four (4) weeks of vacation annually.
• Eligibility to enroll in health/welfare benefits (effective on your first day!)
• Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan (effective on your first day!)
• Annual physical activity fund (for fitness-related items or activities).
• Annual education fund to take part in career-related courses or training events.
• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): counselling support services and wellness resources for employees and immediate family members.
• Discounted gym membership at Club 16 Trevor Linden and She's Fit.
• Perkopolis membership: an exclusive discount program for a variety of products and services (clothes, furniture, dining, auto, events, etc.)
• Agency-sponsored social events (i.e., summer barbecue, annual holiday party, and team days).
• Eight (8) paid sick days per calendar year.

Minimum Requirements:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Clearance. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License and suitable driver's abstract/claims history.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel. This position requires travel in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.
• Documentation that the applicant is legally authorized to work on an ongoing basis in Canada. 

Note: PLEA conducts primary source verification of applicants' credentials including education, training, work history, and licensure.