Recruiter - Thunder Bay, Toronto, Ottawa

**_**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants. This can be a remote position**_**

**Why make ONWA your career choice?**
- Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members_
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- Additional paid stat and civic holidays
- 35 hour work week and may include, remote work
- Comprehensive benefits program including health, medical, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.
- Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position
- Paid sick days
- Paid cultural/personal wellness days
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development.
- Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
- Remote work offered for various positions
- Paid management days

**VISION**:
At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community and internationally for generations to come.

**ONWA MANDATE**

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario. ONWA encourages the participation of Indigenous women in the development of Federal, Provincial, Municipal/Local government policies that impact their lives and ensure issues affecting Indigenous women and their families are heard at key government tables.

ONWA is committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantees the preservation of Indigenous culture, identity, art, language, and heritage. Ending violence against Indigenous women and their families and ensuring equal access to justice, education, health, environmental stewardship, and economic development, sits at the cornerstone of the organization. ONWA insists on social and cultural well - being for all Indigenous women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage may live their best lives.

**SCOPE**:
**The Recruiter** is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization. This will be achieved through the development of recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Recruiter will work in a fast-paced working environment and will work in a collaborative manner that supports all recruitment functions for the ONWA. The Recruiter is a key function within the Human Resources portfolio and integral to the organization’s success.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A post-secondary Diploma in Human Resources with 1-3 year of proven work experience in recruitment and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-3 years demonstrated experience with full cycle recruitment
- 1-3 years demonstrated experience working with human resource information systems and applicant tracking systems.
- Innovative thinker, able to use and develop new sources of recruitment.
- Proven experience working in a collaborative setting, preferably not for profit
- Knowledge and working experience with legislative requirements related to employment law
- Thorough understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to analyze and provide proactive solutions.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and effectively establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and orally, to all stakeholders
- Excellent time management skills with demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and effectively handle changing priorities.
- Excellent organizational skills and can be accurate and provide quality work.
- Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of HRIS, applicant tracking systems, data entry, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and Office 365 along with various office equipment
- Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
- Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
- Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
- A cellular phone and internet access are required within this position
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
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