Talent Acquisition Consultant (Temporary 12-24 months)

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Assessment accommodation

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection will be limited to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities.

Work environment

Are you ready to take your talent scouting skills to the next level? Here's the impact you'll make and what we'll accomplish together!

As a Talent Acquisition Consultant in a market where departments and companies are increasingly vying for talented candidates, you will put your expertise and innovative approach to good use, enabling Fisheries and Oceans Canada to attract the most talented individuals to join our Department.

You are the archetypal go-between. You will find the right balance between the roles of talent scout and talent agent. You will use your know-how to guarantee that we have all the talent necessary for now and the future. Your natural curiosity, extraordinary insight, listening skills and ability to see the big picture inspire confidence in managers and candidates alike. You know what is important to them.

Work in a great location in either Victoria or Vancouver, close to parking and public transit. However, due to COVID 19, we are currently working in the comfort of our homes.

You represent the best of both worlds. Not only do you help candidates and managers, but you also develop strategies to lead projects that will take the Department forward.

Here’s how:
• As a business partner, you will strive to fully understand goals, challenges, and options related to your client groups, and you will collaborate in researching and implementing solutions.
• As a trusted consultant, you will help managers develop a customized strategy to attract and evaluate applicants.
• As a DFO brand ambassador, you will offer candidates a professional, welcoming, informative and balanced experience that reflects our culture of diversity and integration.
• As an influencer looking to the future, you will apply best practices and create new ones, you will adopt new approaches, and you will make simple improvements to the process.
• You will keep abreast of changes and trends in the Labour Market and recruitment methods, then use these observations to develop the practice of talent acquisition and define client group objectives.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Your proudest professional accomplishments relevant to the experience criteria."

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle – here is what we are looking for:
• Education - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

*Please see the Treasury Board of Canada's Qualification Standards for additional information: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#pe

Degree equivalency

• You have 3-5 years of experience in recruiting for large businesses or organizations.

• You have experience building partnerships with educational institutions or stakeholders such as Employment Equity advocacy organizations.

• You have experience collecting and analyzing HR data analytics.

• You have experience in creating and running HR marketing campaigns.

• Active Communication - Known for your ability to listen, question, analyze and communicate clearly and simply, you will understand and evaluate the needs of recruitment managers and candidates, and you know how to define expectations.

• Showing initiative and being action oriented - You have the proactive ability to sense problems and opportunities, analyze facts and data, and develop and implement solutions.

• Problem solving influencer - You know how to confront difficult situations and use your talent as an influencer and negotiator with stakeholders, including executives.

• Able to adapt to change - With an exceptional organizational ability, you show resilience and can adapt to a constantly changing environment.

• Flexible Team Player - You can work effectively individually or on a team.

• Able to work overtime - as required.
• Able to travel - as required.
• Security clearance - Able to meet reliability status security clearance.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

It is an added bonus if you have any of the following experience:

• Experience developing and delivering presentations or training.
• Experience in human resources planning.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in recruiting for specialized positions including but not limited to Biologists/Strategic Policy Advisor roles.
• Experience recruiting in remote communities.
• A registered member of Chartered Professionals in Human Resources.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Shortlisting may be applied, which may include consideration of depth and breadth of experience or top-down ranking.

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset requirements for the position.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.