Recruitment Specialist, People Engagement and

People, Engagement & Learning Recruitment Specialist - Full Time, Permanent
Located in Vancouver or Toronto, with remote possible

Are you a highly organized individual who is looking for fulfilling work in the non-profit sector with incredible colleagues and a flexible work culture? Are you committed to supporting community-led transformation and advancing social, economic, and environmental systems change across this land called Canada?

MakeWay builds partnerships and solutions to help nature and communities thrive together. We are made up of two legal charitable entities: MakeWay Charitable Society, a shared platform home to over 65+ innovative community-led projects staffed by 170+ change makers; and MakeWay Foundation where about 75 people are advancing place-based programs that support Indigenous-led solutions and conservation in the North, Pacific, Manitoba, and beyond via grant-making, funder collaboratives and other tools. Our people, projects, and partners are based across the country.

If our values align with yours and you want to learn, grow, and develop within a supportive team that shares knowledge and cares, then we want to hear from you Join us and make a difference.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Work collaboratively with hiring managers to determine role requirements, job descriptions, and sourcing strategies
- Provides guidance on recruitment related matters in accordance with MakeWay values and processes
- Participates in process improvements and lead in designing and implementing a hiring process to reflect broader hiring equity strategies
- Effectively manages recruitment processes in a timely manner and provides frequent updates to hiring managers and feedback and report backs to the PEL team
- Performs other duties as required

**Who You Are**:

- Collaborative: You have the ability to work independently and as a part of the broader People, Engagement and Learning team to ensure a thorough and comprehensive approach to recruitment
- Organized: You are able to balance multiple open positions and processes all while providing excellent care and timely communication
- Proactive: You take initiative and bring forward ideas for improvements. No job is too big or small.
- Professional: You are able to maintain strict standards of confidentiality, awareness, and sensitivity throughout

**Experience You Bring**:

- Alignment with the values of MakeWay
- A deep understanding of DEI principles in recruitment
- Experience with all aspects of full cycle recruitment ideally within a national organization
- Experience in the charitable/non-profit sector
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite

**It Would be a Bonus if You Have**:

- Background in HR or CPHR designation
- Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System

**What We Offer**:

- The opportunity to have a real impact on the community
- Salary of $60,935 - 67,238 (dependent on experience)
- Competitive benefits package including generous RRSP contribution
- Three weeks’ vacation plus statutory holidays. MakeWay has implemented a Substitution Statutory Holiday policy which allows employees the flexibility to substitute another day for a statutory holiday. In addition, the MakeWay office is closed annually for a winter holiday break.
- Flexible work environment with remote working
- High level of responsibility and autonomy
- Opportunities and support for professional learning and growth

**How to Apply**:
Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please share what makes you an ideal fit for this position and why you want to join the MakeWay Team.

MakeWay is strongly committed to creating a diverse workplace community and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the selection process, please contact us.
Only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No recruiters please