Talent Acquisition Specialist

Why work for CMHA York Region?

One of the fastest growing branches of CMHA, the Canadian Mental Health Association York Region and South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) provides 30+ mental health and addiction programs to adults, youth (age 12+), family caregivers, local businesses, and community organizations.

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Competitive Total Compensation (including salary, benefits, pension)
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Robust Performance and Career Development program
• Learning & development opportunities
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We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team!

Join our dynamic team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist! We're seeking an enthusiastic individual to contribute to our mission of enhancing community services in York Region and South Simcoe. Bring your experience to our award-winning organization, where you'll have the opportunity to drive change and champion best practices. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and thrive in a growth-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

Closing Date : May 14, 2024

Role Type: Permanent, Full-time, 35 Hours per Week, Evening Hours and Weekends may be required

Salary : Starting at $50,500 per annum. Candidate experience will be considered when determining the starting salary.

Benefits : Excellent Benefits Package: Full Extended Health & Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, STD, LTD, & HOOPP Pension Plan. Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days.

Location : The Hybrid Work Plan developed for this role presently requires this position to work in a combination of work from home and work on-site with equipment provided by CMHA. The current Hybrid Work Plan is a required 2 to 3 days in the office (subject to change). The successful candidate will have an opportunity to discuss this arrangement with the hiring manager.

The primary CMHA home office is in Newmarket, Ontario, at 1101 Nicolson Road, Suite 5, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 9C3. However, depending on operational needs, this location may change, and the incumbent may be required to travel to other CMHA offices in York Region and South Simcoe as necessary.

Job Profile :

• Responsible for ensuring the full cycle recruitment for all types of positions, including entry-level positions to management positions, are being filled by the team
• Regularly partners with hiring managers to understand business and complex role requirements
• Assists in the development and implementation of effective recruitment strategies to attract and identify qualified candidates using various recruitment channels and methodologies
• Upholds the integrity of the recruitment process and ensures a bias-free and fair selection process taking into account organizational policies and legislative standards
• Develops proactive sourcing methodologies to attract both active and passive candidates and creates a talent pipeline, particularly for hard-to-fill roles
• Provides exceptional customer service to various internal stakeholders including a high level of communication on the recruitment process and the status of open positions
• Provides backup support to the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist as required
• Collaborates with HR Advisor team to ensure all employment and independent contractor agreements meet updated legislative requirements and reduce risk to the organization
• Prepares and tracks service agreements, employment agreement templates, and temporary assignment schedules
• Stays informed on recruitment trends, best practices, legislative updates, and their impact on attraction and retention
• Acts as a back-up support for the HR Advisors in new hire orientation and off-boarding
• Participates and collaborates on ad hoc P&C-related projects when appropriate
• Stays up-to-date on current employment legislation and makes recommendations based on the legislation, as required
• Actively participates in other committees within the organization, providing insight and feedback

Requirements :

• Degree/diploma in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Preference is given to CHRP completed or in progress
• One year of experience as a recruiter or Human Resources Generalist, preferably in a nonprofit agency environment is an asset
• Knowledge of employment-related legislation including but not limited to:
• Ontario Employment Standards Act
• Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ontario Human Rights Act
• Personal Information Protection Act
• Experience with online recruitment tools and databases is an asset
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Office, and excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interact with employees and managers at all levels
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to co-ordinate own workload and work effectively under monthly deadline pressure
• Strong process, detail, and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet multiple deadlines, and change priorities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to the job. This information is not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the job.

This position reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Students, and Volunteers.

Working Conditions : Office work, community meetings, and travel in and around York Region and South Simcoe

Disclaimer : In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.

Application Procedure : If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit and search for Senior Director - Communications Job Posting, Click on the “Apply Now” button and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.

Complete the application form and submit the following:

• Cover letter with 300 words or less and tell us why you would want this role and why you should be considered for the position (PDF or Word)
• Resume (PDF or Word)

CMHA-YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles to employment for marginalized communities. CMHA-YRSS supports the journey to mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness. In acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:

• Racialized Persons
• Indigenous Persons
• Persons living with Disabilities

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.