Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role : Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wage : $47,000.00 $52,000 Annual Salary

Benefits : YMCA membership, paid sick days for yourself and family, 6% vacation pay (includes scheduled operational closures), paid training, full benefits package, 5% employer-matched pension, education and career advancement opportunities

Hours : Full-Time, 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Location : Hybrid, Ability to work out of one of YMCA BC hubs (Greater Vancouver, Kamloops, Prince George or Fort St John)

About the Program : The YMCA is the largest not-for-profit provider of child care in Canada and YMCA BC is the largest provider in the north, serving : Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St.

James, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Prince George, Pouce Coupe, Tumbler Ridge and Vanderhoof. YMCA Child Care is a home away from home.

Responsibilities of this role :

• Perform high volume recruitment within tight timelines, including creating and updating job postings, shortlisting applications, coordinating interviews, leading interviews, making or facilitating hiring decisions, preparing letters of offer and hiring packages, extending job offers, collecting and submitting all new hire paperwork and documentation, and communicating all status updates
• Build trusting relationships with hiring managers to understand and support their current and future hiring needs.
• Update and maintain secure confidential personnel files for employees.
• Call or email to complete reference checks for potential job applicants.
• Attend career fairs and employment events to promote the organization and publicize current employment opportunities.
• Comply with all relevant policies and legislation including the Employment Standards Act, BC Human Rights Code, YMCA policies and procedures, related employment laws, and other applicable agreements.
• Work in Collaboration with the Manager, Childcare Recruitment & Belonging by assisting with placing practicum students and applying for education grant.
• Responsible for assisting with immigration documentation including but not limited to BC PNP and LMIAs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to the centre, children, families and staff.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources preferred
• Experience recruiting and hiring foreign talent using LMIA’s and BC PNP’s an asset
• Motivated self-starter who can time manage and work with limited supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to attend events and meet the needs of candidates
• High level of customer service skills and cultural sensitivity
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Clear Vulnerable Sector Search
• Three satisfactory professional references
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle an asset

About YMCA BC :

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia.

We are YMCA BC Even Stronger Together. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually.

Competencies :

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact Advance the strength and cause of the Y

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported.

We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary.

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

Application Process :

Application deadline : Until Filled

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position : We will contact you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting : Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note : Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

The YMCA thanks all those interested in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.