Grant-Paid Recruitment Advisor

Position Information

Position Title

Grant-Paid Recruitment Advisor

Department/Unit

People and Culture

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S226-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$61,491 - $82,262 per annum

Classification

ADM-05

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie University's People and Culture team strives to ensure Dalhousie's people and culture goals and core values are aligned and fully embedded across the institution so that all members of the university community feel included, motivated, and supported to excel in their careers and in advancing the mission of the university. Reporting to the Director, Recruitment, the Grant-Paid Recruitment Advisor is a role that advises on the full recruitment process from talent acquisition to onboarding for Grant-Paid employees while building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and job seekers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities to ensure timely and successful; searches, supporting compliance with Dalhousie's Employment Equity Policy and principles of fair consideration. Provide advice to search committees on best practice interview tools and candidate assessments.
• Support employer branding initiatives by preparing recruitment communications and helping embed core competencies into selection and onboarding processes.
• Assist with equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) efforts by providing resources, scheduling training, and supporting workshops that promote inclusive hiring practices.
• Facilitate offer and onboarding processes by preparing documentation, liaising with Payroll Services and Labour & Employee Relations, and assisting with redeployment activities for Grant-Paid employees.
• Maintain and optimize recruitment systems and practices including the applicant tracking system (PeopleAdmin). Troubleshoot issues, support data reporting and process improvements.
• Provide general HR support and guidance to hiring managers and grant administrators on recruitment policies and procedures, escalating complex issues to senior consultants as needed.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field, with approximately three to five years' related experience in human resource management activities with a focus on recruitment, preferably in a unionized environment (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Demonstrated strength in relationship building, client service, and process improvement.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and judgement.
• Adaptive and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and problem-solving skills.

Assets

• Experience in a post-secondary or similarly large, complex environment.
• CPHR

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Service
• Relationship Building

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

12/05/2025

Close Date

12/12/2025

Open Until Filled

No

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