Recruiter (L07)

If you answer yes to these questions, this opportunity might be just for you. We need you in our team!

• Can you see yourself as a CSIS ambassador?
• Are you comfortable with public speaking?
• Do you enjoy the art of networking?
• Is connecting with people and creating meaningful relationships one of your strengths?
• Do you have the ability to persuade and inspire others?
• Can you adapt well to different environments (classroom, conference, office, outdoor event, panel, virtual platform, etc.)?
• Is using and trying different technologies/software something you don’t shy away from?
• Do you enjoy working in a team environment?
• Are you someone who’s creative, loves trying new initiatives and can think outside of the box?
• Do you love to travel and are adaptable enough to be away from home for a few days or weeks at a time?
• Are you available to attend weeknight/weekend events?

Talent Acquisition is looking for a recruiter to be part of our unique team. We need someone who can promote career opportunities, raise awareness about our organization, and position CSIS as one of the best employers in Canada to potential candidates and key influencers. 

You will get to learn about strategic HR priorities, collaborate with the regions and all the directorates as well as play a key role in shaping the future workforce. You will actively plan where to go and when to deploy to connect with potential candidates but ultimately, you will inspire the next generation of individuals to join us in keeping Canada safe.  

Do you want to make a difference and change someone’s career path? Apply now!

Summary of Functions

• Consults with clients and internal HR partners to analyze and identify recruitment requirements; 
• provide specialized and integrated advice and guidance.
• Conducts in-depth research and complex analysis of internal/external recruitment efforts; leverage emerging recruitment trends for various field of expertise and available source, tools, platform and events.
• Develop and evaluate recruitment options and develop associated recommendation, briefing and action plan for clients and HR management.
• Plan the participation of the organization in recruitment events across the country; coordinate logistics, collaborate with regional offices, travel to attend events, conduct preliminary assessment of candidates and prepare various reports for management.
• Develop content and deliver information sessions and presentations for recruitment events, managers and other HR employees.
• Promote HR principles and best practices and provide interpretation of HR policies, directives, guidelines, standards and processes to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other HR disciplines and participate in project teams/working groups to provide specialized HR knowledge/input into projects, program strategies and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with universities, colleges, professional associations, and various organizations to participate in job fairs, networking events and other recruitment initiatives.

• Undergraduate degree and two (2) years of experience*
• College diploma and four (4) years of experience*

Field of studies such as business administration, marketing, communication will be considered an asset. 

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense through a recognized credential assessment service.

Any higher level of education could be recognized as experience 

• Experience in developing and implementing of talent acquisition strategies.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing and giving presentation to various audiences.

Assets

• Experience in working closely with organizations serving individuals who are part of the employment equity group.
• Knowledge of employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Official Languages Proficiency

The immediate need is to staff positions with a CBC/CBC Imperative* linguistic designation.

Note: 

* If a position is identified as imperative, the employee being appointed to the position must meet the language requirements of the position, as demonstrated by valid second language evaluation (SLE) results, at the time of appointment. 

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Networking/Relationship building
• Teamwork

Assessment Process

As means of testing, candidates will be invited to give a 10 minutes presentation on a topic which will be submitted in advance. The presentation will serve to evaluate the following competency: 

• Communication
• Professionalism

Only those that are successful in this assessment will be invited to a Competency Based Interview. 

Reference checks may be conducted as part of the assessment process.

Organizational considerations

• This career opportunity has limited eligibility to individuals who self-declare as a member of one of the following employment equity group: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups.
  • Candidates who belong to one of the employment equity group are encouraged to self-declare in their cover letters.
• *Quote from the 2021 CSIS Public Report (p.38): “CSIS also recognizes that it must reflect the society it works so hard to protect because diversity within the organization allows for greater understanding of communities across the country and helps build and maintain the confidence and trust that needs to exist between civil society and intelligence agencies.”
• Operational requirement for this position:
  • To be comfortable to represent CSIS publicly
  • Adapting to changing schedules or work overtime
  • Working nights/weekend
  • Travelling domestically to attend events
  • Lifting of heavy items may be required (boxes of files, equipment, approximately 40 pounds/20 kg).