Recruitment Assistant

Company Biography
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary

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**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provides assistance to Senior Human Resources Business Partner/Recruitment Specialist on recruitment requests and daily recruitment activities, provides information related to recruitment policies, practices and procedures.
- Reviews and posts internal and external job competitions.
- Schedules and coordinates interviews as per hospital policies and collective agreement requirements.
- Provides input on recruitment policies and procedures and recommends new policies and procedures, as appropriate, in order to meet client Department’s particular needs.
- Responds to internal and external applicant inquiries relative to postings and advertisements, refers to appropriate members of the HR Team, as appropriate.
- Maintains various spreadsheets to support the recruitment process, as required.
- Assisting the HR Team with the finalization of the hiring process including verbal and written job offers, upon agreement with the departmental manager involved.
- Assists with various clerical functions of the main HR Office including preparing general correspondence, filing, photocopying, printing, and replenishing supplies as appropriate.
- Participates in various HR related projects and work groups, as assigned
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the HR Team.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Successful completion of a Post-Secondary Diploma (1 year or more) in Business Administration or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Experience**:

- Minimum one (1) year experience in a Human Resources environment, including some recruitment experience.

**Competencies**:

- General knowledge of relevant Employment and Human Services legislation, acts and regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of a unionized work environment
- General knowledge of current HR practices, procedures and theory related to recruitment and selection.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in core competencies regarding: customer service, teamwork, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
- Demonstrated initiative and good judgment in problem-solving and decision-making.
- Highly motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations/challenges
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize a heavy workload and multi-task.
- Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in situations that may require tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently independently and in a teamwork environment.
- Demonstrated ability to demonstrate through performance, an acceptable level of ethical conduct and strict confidentiality.

**Other**:

- Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

Our Employees Enjoy
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity
Accomodation in the Workplace
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, proc