Recruitment Lead

3 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Kaizen Lab Inc. Full time

Recruitment Lead

Hybrid, Downtown Toronto

Full Time, Permanent

Level 8

Purpose of the Position:

The Recruitment Lead will be responsible for high volume full cycle recruitment. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, this candidate will be highly organized, detail orientated, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Full Cycle Recruitment - create and post job adds, screen resumes, pre-screen candidates, complete reference checks, coordinate and schedule interviews
  • Attend or assist in planning events such as career fairs
  • Build strong talent pipelines and be proactive for our current and future hiring needs
  • Assist and facilitate in orientation, onboarding, and facility tours for all new employees
  • Work with hiring managers to identify recruitment requirements on an ongoing basis
  • Ensure job vacancies are posted both internally and externally
  • Source candidates through various websites and other channels
  • Screen and shortlist candidates and forward to hiring manager for review
  • Coordinate and participate in phone screens and virtual/in person interviews as required
  • Check references and communicate results to Hiring Manager
  • Register and ensure candidates complete training prior to start date
  • Prepare and negotiate offers of employment
  • Advise candidates on employment requirements (medical, police checks etc.) and ensure all required documentation is received
  • Provide a fast and high-touch experience for every candidate from application stage to offer, evaluating skill level, driving the interview process and offer process
  • Establish recruiting and onboarding requirements by understanding organizational plans and objectives, reviewing job descriptions and consulting with hiring managers to ensure a clear understanding of recruitment needs and an effective sourcing strategy
  • Provide advice and guidance to manager throughout selection process including criteria to be used for selection, interview techniques, areas of priority and focus
  • Manage relationship with various vendors and recruitment partners to identify and develop a diverse talent pipeline to respond to diverse operational needs
  • Build applicant sources and attract candidates by creatively conducting research and/or utilizing a multitude of resources and develop an ongoing and diverse pipeline
  • Provide training to hiring managers regarding hiring process and develop training on workflow processes.
  • Utilize resources and delegate tasks as necessary to team members to ensure timeliness are met
  • When applicable: students will report to this role
  • Identify and implement sourcing strategies for both passive and active talent
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, or equivalent experience required
  • Staffing/Recruitment (blend of in-house and agency) experience
  • Past experience in a non-profit environment is preferred
  • Experience working in fast-paced working environment
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
  • Demonstrate professionalism and good judgement with them ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to generate external talent pipelines; proactively source for high-quality candidates and maintain relationships with talent for future opportunities.
  • Strong understanding and ability to recruit for all levels of the organization from entry level to senior leadership roles
  • Previous experience using LinkedIn Recruiter tool and other online sourcing tools
  • Established ability to develop and build relationships quickly and demonstrate a sense of urgency and commitment to provide the highest level of service possible
  • Excellent inter-personal skills, communication skills and team-based project experience
  • Strong vendor manager skills related to recruitment activities such as augmented staffing agencies, search firms and job boards
  • Ability to manage a large volume of recruitment
  • Self-motivated, with strong communication skills, organizational, time management and negotiation skills
  • Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check

What we offer:

  • Meaningful work.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
  • Employee perks which include discounts on gym membership, city bike rentals, auto & home insurance and more.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by April 10, 2024. Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.

About Covenant House Toronto

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day.

More than a place to stay, we provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth’s immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter transitional housing options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.

For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and to protect and safeguard all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

At Covenant House Toronto we believe in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. It is critical to Covenant House Toronto success to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Equity groups have been, and continue to be, underrepresented and marginalized in the workforce, leadership roles, and in some specific occupations. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Covenant House recruitment process.

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