Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Halifax Water Full time

Halifax Water is Atlantic Canada's largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater and stormwater utility for more than 106,000 customers daily. For more than 70 years we have been proud stewards of the water cycle, providing clean water to customers, and safely conveying it back to the source. Through our One Team - One Water approach, our more than 550 dedicated employees provide essential water services to an estimated 383,000 people in HALIFAX.

We are currently hiring for two Talent Acquisition Specialists. One opportunity is a regular opportunity and the second is a term opportunity, both are in the People & Culture Department and have full time hours. The term opportunity is for a period of approximately six months.

The goal of Talent Acquisition Specialist is:

  • To ensure roles are filled in an efficient and timely manner with qualified employees, while creating an exceptional candidate experience.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will:

  • Be responsible for the full cycle recruitment of various positions across Halifax Water.
  • Work in conjunction with the People & Culture team members to provide expertise and hands-on support in a broad range of human resources functions, including recruitment and selection, talent management, and workforce planning.
  • Be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders, and communicating and delivering various recruitment and retention programs and initiatives to the business.
  • Play a significant role int eh development and implementation of strategic talent management plans to ensure staffing needs are being met.

To do this job, you need to have:

  • A university degree in a related field (or suitable combinations of directly related formal education and experience may be considered).
  • A Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation (or be willing to obtain).
  • A Registered Professional Recruiter designation (or be willing to obtain).
  • Three to five years of broad related HR generalist experience with experience in talent acquisition/ recruiting.
  • Previous experience in a unionized environment would be an asset.

This is a non-union position; the job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

  • Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success, and the success of our community.
  • We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Application Deadline is 12 noon on May 6, 2024.

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If offered the job:

  • You may need to complete a practical test.
  • You will need to successfully pass a background check.
  • You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract and a satisfactory drug and alcohol test.
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