Talent Acquisition Coordinator

DATE: June 28^th, 2024

LOCATION: Toronto, ON – People & Culture Team

COMPENSATION: $53,630 – $65,589 Annually Prorated

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Talent Acquisition Coordinator.

Job Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our recruitment processes and employer branding efforts. Your responsibilities will include reaching out to a diverse pool of skilled applicants and ensuring an exceptional experience for our candidates. From advising hiring managers on best practices to offering support to candidates at every stage, your involvement will be integral. You’ll oversee recruitment across the organization, manage metrics and data, and maintain employee records.

Demonstrating autonomy, organizational aptitude, and adherence to deadlines are crucial in this fast-paced environment. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to lead special projects aligned with the goals of LOFT. This role necessitates a keen eye for detail, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to talent acquisition and employer branding.

What You Will Do.

• Develop hiring processes and interview toolkits for optimal outcomes.
• Assist Hiring Managers in crafting engaging job postings for various platforms.
• Ensure job postings reach relevant audiences for maximum traction and diversity of candidates.
• Offer support to hiring managers in screening and interviewing candidates whenever feasible.
• Analyze the effectiveness of existing job boards and seek partnerships with community job boards.
• Manage Recruitment HRIS system and oversee recruitment-related tracking.
• Optimize current tools and explore new features to streamline operations.
• Evaluate new positions through job analysis.
• Spearheading job fair initiatives across south and north location, establishing and nurturing relationships with colleges and universities.
• Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of job fairs.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives.
• Lead the creation of a career page.
• Manage the design, implementation, and analysis of candidate surveys and recruitment metrics to drive improvements.
• Share talent acquisition best practices and stay updated on legislative requirements.
• Demonstrate discretion, uphold confidentiality, and handle sensitive matters tactfull

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• Previous experience in HR or Talent Acquisition roles.
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms
• Knowledge of employer branding practices.
• Familiar with recruitment & HR trends
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize and meet set deadlines.
• Maintains a positive and proactive attitude.
• Service-oriented and capable of communicating with all levels of management with professionalism and tact.
• Exhibits strong analytical skills with a track record of precision and meticulous attention to detail.
• Capable of working effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Cultural competency and an understanding of working within an anti-oppression framework.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities, capable of efficiently managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Willing to commute to the office once/twice a week

Nice-to-Haves

• Ability to communicate in more than one language, is an asset.
• Familiarity with the not-for-profit sector is an asset.
• Certification with an HR body, a strong asset

What We Offer

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Defined Benefits Pensions Plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• E-learning program available all year round
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Maternity-leave top up program

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note: All LOFT employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with LOFT’s Vaccination Policy; unless they are employed in or work regularly with staff who are employed in, non-client facing roles.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: July 12^th, 2024