Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist – Nova Scotia (Regular Travel Required)

If you take pride in being compassionate, professional, and innovative, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Recruitment Specialist to join our dynamic Recruitment Team to support recruitment for our Cape Breton and Antigonish communities. This role offers flexibility, as the successful candidate can be based in Cape Breton, Antigonish, Halifax Metro, or Colchester-Cumberland, while maintaining strong regional connections. Regular travel to Sydney, Eskasoni, and Antigonish will be required as you build relationships and deliver exceptional recruitment experiences.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves connecting with people, and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Meaningful Benefits

You'll be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work, and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching) 
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

As a key member of the Recruitment Team, you will:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for frontline, specialist and management positions across Nova Scotia
• Build strong partnerships with Hiring Managers to understand strategic objectives and hiring needs
• Develop and implement proactive recruitment strategies to attract top talent
• Source candidates through innovative social media campaigns, referral programs, and community partnerships
• Act as a brand ambassador at job fairs, conferences, and networking events
• Work collaboratively with the Recruitment Assistants to ensure a smooth onboarding for all candidates
• Participate in process improvement initiatives

About You

You are a relationship builder, a strategic thinker, and a passionate advocate for great talent. You thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact.

You bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 1–3 years of recruitment experience, ideally in a high-volume or fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, and/or a unionized environment (considered an asset)
• Great organizational skills, adaptability, and a solutions-focused mindset
• A proven ability to identify, attract, and engage candidates who are passionate about improving lives and supporting seniors in quality care environments
• Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation (or actively working toward it) is an asset but not required
• A valid Nova Scotia driver's license and regular access to a reliable vehicle
• Comfort with regular travel to Sydney, Eskasoni, and Antigonish

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.