If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

The Recruitment Team is growing! We are searching for a Recruitment Assistant to join our Recruitment Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional benefits include

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life, travel, and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
RRSP program (5% employer matching)
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

As a key member of the Recruitment Team, you will work closely with the Recruitment Specialists to achieve the common goal of improving the candidate experience. You will:

Manage the job advertisement and posting process
Pre-screen candidates to ensure the minimum requirements are met
Coordinate and schedule interviews
Complete due diligence checks for candidates
Send, gather, and upload new hire paperwork
Works closely with Recruitment and Recruitment Specialists to ensure best candidates are flagged to hiring manager for review
Confirms unsuccessful candidates with Recruitment Manager, Recruitment Team Lead or Recruitment Specialist
Sends email regrets to unsuccessful candidates
Uploads documents to personnel files
Other administrative tasks and duties as required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Previous experience in a similar role. Experience working in an administrative role in an office setting or in a Human Resources department is an asset
Exceptional interpersonal, multi-tasking and organizational skills
A high proficiency with MS Office and are eager and quick to learn new software
Previous experience with Applicant Tracking Software is considered a strong asset
Exceptional customer service and communication skills, both verbally and written
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care

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