Strategic Talent Attraction Specialist - Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Description

Location: Victoria, BCEmployment Type: Regular Full TimeSalary: Exempt Band 3, MIN $73,900.00 - MAX $99,800.00Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/17/2022Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.Are we right for you...We love that our head office is in Victoria and we bet you do too!We are thrilled you’ve decided to explore a career with us. As a crown corporation and recognized as a Top Employer in BC, BC Transit is British Columbias provincial transit authority responsible for transporting 58 million passengers every year, operating 88 transit systems in 130 communities across British Columbia (outside of Greater Vancouver).We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!What youll be doing...The Strategic Talent Attraction Specialist plays an essential role in the design, implementation and execution of BC Transit’s overall talent acquisition strategy. Our ideal candidate is someone with prior experience in finding untapped talent for unionized organizations, and driving company growth while helping individuals find promising careers. You will live in the present but always have an eye on the future. Youll specifically be:

• Leveraging your skill in full-cycle recruitment to develop strategies to effectively fill the organization’s vacancies
• Acting as a talent scout, effectively communicating BC Transit’s mission, vision and values to attract high end talent
• Designing and executing creative, multi-channel opportunities and strategies aimed at sourcing passive and active candidates
• Providing expertise and guidance to People Leaders in job description development, job posting, screening and interview and selection techniques
• Have a demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and apply collective agreements to ensure best practice in all recruitment activities
• Recruiting with an eye towards building pipelines of qualified candidates for future positions
• Managing external relationships aimed at promoting BC Transit as an Employer of choice

What youll bring to the table...We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education & experience allows people to be successful in this role, though an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered:

• 5 years experience in recruiting within complex unionized environments or Public Sector organizations, with a proven ability to source talent
• Demonstrated recruitment success in complex industries with preference given to those with experience recruiting in the skilled Mechanical trades, Project Management or Asset Management (Infrastructure, Capital Projects, Fleet Engineering & Maintenance, Electric Vehicle or Low Carbon) space
• Ability to speak to business objectives and workforce needs using metrics and data
• A demonstrated ability to partner with Hiring Managers & other organizational stakeholders to design, refine, and implement innovative recruiting strategies for the current and future states of the organization
• Demonstrated success building recruitment channels that attract a diverse workforce
• Expertise with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Systems (SuccesFactors considered an asset) as well as other Social platforms

To view the full job description for this role please click here.What well bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical, dental and group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement
• Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
• A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
• Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

• Interviews will take place on February 28 & March 1, 2022
• An eligibility list for future full time regular and temporary full time vacancies may be established
• The position requires the competition of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search
• An assignment may be included as part of the recruitment process
• If you have a disability which requires accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you

To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being "fully vaccinated" as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.Quick Apply

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