Manager of Recruiting and Staffing

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This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources (Director), the Manager of Recruiting and Staffing is responsible for leading health professional recruitment efforts across Nunavut for the Department of Health (Health). This role manages the recruitment and staffing of positions delegated to Health, including indeterminate, term, transfer assignments, and casual staffing processes. This position leads the recruitment and staffing of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and midwives, through targeted outreach, collaboration with partners, and in alignment with workforce planning needs. This position manages delegated staffing processes territory wide, developing and implementing strategies to help in improving the staffing process and ensuring a high level of service delivery.

The Recruitment Manager Will Also Be Responsible For

• Developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies with a focus on healthcare roles, particularly nursing and midwifery

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• Coordinating workforce planning and acting as a strategic partner with Senior Management by analyzing current and future staffing needs, anticipating turnover and succession planning
• Engaging directly with healthcare professionals to understand their needs and career motivations
• Overseeing the applicant tracking and reporting system for nurses and midwives’ recruitment by maintaining and improving mechanisms to monitor progress, identify gaps, and inform workforce planning
• Developing, maintaining, and implementing team workplans and training plans for the 2 employees who report to this position
• Developing briefing notes, reports, press releases and other submissions to update the Department regarding recruitment/marketing initiatives, statistics, and other relevant information
• Performing other duties as requested by the Director
  
  

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The knowledge, skills, and experience required for this job are usually obtained through recognized undergraduate degree in human resources, business administration, or related field along with three (3) years of experience in human resources with emphasis on staffing/recruiting. At least one (1) year of progressive managerial experience also required. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or similar Certification is an asset. Experience in the health care sector or health care facility is also considered an asset along with experience with Oracle and hiring across multiple teams.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.