Recruitment and Talent Development Specialist

Position Title: Recruitment and Talent Development Specialist

Job Type: Regular, full time (35 hrs/week)

Department: Human Resources

Location: 55 Eccles, Hybrid

Reporting to: Director of HR and Organizational Wellness

Compensation: $66,586 - $80,320 annually plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Deadline to apply: Nov 07 by 5:00pm

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About us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What the Program Entails

The Human Resources team at SWCHC works towards creating and maintaining a diverse, healthy and inclusive workplace through strengthening our HR policies, practices and workplace culture, building strong relationships with employees, and putting in place a sustainable HR infrastructure that supports the Centre's mission and growth.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Director of HR and Organizational Wellness, the Recruitment and Talent Development Specialist will lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and professional development initiatives. They will play a key role in attracting and retaining top talent that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering inclusive hiring processes, and supporting employee growth opportunities and engagement. As a member of the HR team, they will also contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects that strengthen our people and culture.

What We're Looking For

❖ Life and Work Experience

• At least five years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or workforce development.

❖ Your Education Path

• Undergraduate degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• HR designation (e.g., CHRP, CHRL) is an asset.

❖ Required Language

• Fluency in English required.
• Working knowledge of French is a strong asset.
• Other languages an asset.

What You Bring to the Table

• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, hiring trends, and equity best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to develop training programs and career development initiatives
• Experience with HRIS/ATS is an asset

Your Day-to-Day at a Glance

As our Recruitment and Talent Development Specialist, your responsibilities are:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment and Onboarding
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes. Manage job postings, sourcing, interviews, hiring and seamless onboarding experience.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to deliver an excellent candidate experience.
• Assist with immigration and work permit applications when needed.
• Employer Branding and Talent Attraction
• Develop and implement strategies to position the organization as an employer of choice, including attending community events to promote jobs, identifying recruitment channels that reach diverse candidate pools.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
• Ensure equitable recruitment and talent development practices, and promote diversity in hiring decisions.
• Professional Development and Training
• Design and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities
• Career Pathing and Growth Opportunities
• Support career development initiatives to help employees achieve their full potential.
• Talent Acquisition Metrics and Reporting
• Develop and track key hiring metrics, analyze trends, and provide data-driven insights to improve recruitment effectiveness and candidate experience.
• Development of Recruitment and Training Tools
• Create and maintain effective hiring tools, onboarding resources, and training materials.
• Other
• Provide backup support for the HR Coordinator when needed
• Contribute to HR and organizational initiatives that strengthen people practices, improves employee experience, and participate in cross-functional projects as assigned.

Ready to Apply?

Take your career to the next level Submit a cover letter and your resume by 5:00 pm on Nov 07, 2025, to:

Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At this time, we are not working with any recruitment agencies for this position.