Human Resources Assistant

**Job Summary**: The HR Assistant supports the HR and Operations teams with recruitment, onboarding, and licensing processes. This role also assists the Area HR Manager and Area team with various HR projects and tracking initiatives.

**Essential Functions**:

- Support end-to-end recruitment of Security Guards, including posting job announcements, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.
- Represent the company at job fairs and hiring events.
- Assist with onboarding processes, including documentation and compliance tracking.
- Coordinate licensing requirements and follow up on renewals or clearances as needed.
- Provide administrative support to the HR Manager and Area team on special projects and reports.
- Maintain accurate tracking of recruitment activities, onboarding status, and other HR metrics.
- Follow up on leads and ensure timely communication with applicants.
- Perform tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.

**Minimum Qualifications at Entry**:

- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a reliable means of communication (e.g., pager or phone).
- Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
- Must have the legal right to work in Canada.
- Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be willing to participate in the company’s pre-employment screening process, including a background investigation.

**Education/Experience**:

- High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
- Some college coursework in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.

**Competencies**:

- Understanding of recruiting methods and sources, and regulations related to the hiring process.
- Thorough understanding of standard office procedures and practices.
- Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
- Ability to use personal computers and office productivity software.
- Good interviewing skills.
- Ability to write original correspondence.
- Planning, organizing, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
- Ability to be an effective team member and handle projects responsibly.
- Strong customer and results orientation.

**Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands)**:

- Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks and behavioral selection survey.
- Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Computer usage.
- Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
- Occasional to frequent use of a vehicle required in the performance of duties.
- Regular talking and hearing.
- Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
- Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

**Job Details**:
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time

Employment Term: Fixed-term

Contract Length: 8-12 months

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 annually

Workplace: On site (in person)

**Benefits**:

- Medical Benefits
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Extended Health
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Regular day shift Monday to Friday
- Central location close to transit and amenities

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.