Recruitment Officer

Recruitment Officer

Full-time $37,000-$42,000/yr, generous benefits package

If you thrive in a dynamic and busy environment, enjoy working with people and are passionate about making a lasting impact across the organization, we want to hear from you! 

As Canada’s second largest science centre, Science North operates a multi-faceted operation in Sudbury, Ontario, along with a thriving International Sales business and a base of operations in Thunder Bay. We hire people from a wide variety of disciplines, from full-time to part-time and employ more than 300 staff in peak season. We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Recruitment Officer with a passion for people to join the organization. As Science North's Recruiter you will work alongside a small but mighty Organizational Development team and help guide and support recruitment requirements across the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with Science North’s hiring managers help coordinate all recruitment activities related to recruiting and selecting Science North staff
• Writing job postings
• Posting of vacancies
• Screening and shortlisting, making recommendations
• Interview planning and logistics
• Development of interview questions
• Participating in recruitment interviews
• Conducting reference checks
• Maintain and put in place recruitment tracking processes to manage ongoing recruitments
• Review and make recommendations on best practices for maximum candidate reach
• Update and train hiring managers on Science North’s policies and applicant tracking system 
• Update the HR Management on recruitment status for all open positions

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum College Diploma in related field, preferably in a field related to Human Resources
• Two to three years’ professional experience in Human Resources, including direct recruitment experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Hands-on experience with current recruitment techniques
• Able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Superior verbal and written communication skills in English (French an asset)

As the successful applicant you will have the ability to speak with ease to anyone and be able to spot that special “it” factor in prospective candidates. You will have the finesse necessary to interact with and influence hiring managers at all levels and you will apply exceptional facilitation and communication (written and verbal) skills to ensure a seamless hiring process for managers and applicants alike. This position is based onsite in Sudbury and not suitable for remote work.

Compensation Highlights:

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Competitive salary starting at $37,300 to $42, 000 per year
• Annual performance and merit increase consideration
• Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services
• Pension plan following one year
• Science North annual family membership
• Onsite gym
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution and on-site parking
• Professional development opportunities
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Science North, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Apply online. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity and is an agency of the Government of Ontario.