Talent Acquisition Specialist

**Marketing Statement**:
A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion

**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides specialized full cycle recruitment services within a designated business portfolio, leveraging recruitment tools including community and digital outreach to proactively build talent pipelines. Participates in continuous improvement projects and programs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develops a recruitment plan and creates a customized sourcing strategy, in consultation with the hiring manager. Advises and guides hiring team on different recruitment steps, to ensure compliance with best practices and compliance with legal, policy, and collective agreement requirements to ensure a robust hiring process.

Conducts pre-employment assessments such as background/reference checks, facilitates medical tests and licensing, as required, to ensure compliance and adherence to employment standards and best practice in Human Resources. Maintains competition files with all the required documents.

Participates in job selection grievances as required and provides supporting documentation for the grievances.

Keeps Manager, Talent Acquisition informed of any unresolved issues and escalates issues, as required.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of Human Resources concepts, practices, methods and techniques, with emphasis on recruitment.

Solid analytical skills to review and assess applicants, and to conduct trend analysis and produce statistics.

Sound problem solving skills along with sound judgement to assess and resolve/escalate issues.

Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.

Solid time management and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team or individually with mínimal supervision.

Proven ability to display tact, diplomacy, good judgment and confidentiality with highly confidential and sensitive applicant and employee information.

Possess a strong ethic to ensure consistency, equality and objectivity in the recruitment process.

Designation as a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is an asset.

**Other Information**:
Come join our amazing Talent Acquisition Team at TransLink

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support our Translink hiring team, which is responsible for fulfilling the hiring demands of TransLink and it's operating companies, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) & British Columbia Transit Company (BCRTC).

Although this role is a Hybrid working model there will be an expectation to conduct in person interviews when required in different locations.

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

**Work Schedule**:
37.5 hours per week.

**Work Designation**:
Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

**Rate of Pay**:
Salary $69,600 - $104,400 (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

**How to Apply**:
Posting Date: September 4, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**:
TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with d