Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Insurance Council

The Insurance Council of British Columbia is the regulatory organization that licenses and regulates the activities of over 50,000 life and general insurance agents, general insurance salespersons, insurance adjusters, and restricted insurance agents in British Columbia.

Why Work for the Insurance Council?

Work with a great team of people in a rewarding career that makes a difference. We are in a downtown location with plenty of amenities nearby. The Insurance Council has a friendly and collaborative environment with a team who is committed to protecting the public.

• We offer a comprehensive health and dental plan
• Work-life balance
• Hybrid work environment (work from office/primary residence in BC)
• Professional development
• Equitable employment opportunities
  
  

The Opportunity

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will oversee the full recruitment lifecycle. The incumbent will work closely with hiring managers to develop and execute effective recruiting strategies across the organization. This role is responsible for delivering a positive and seamless candidate experience, including drafting job postings, screening and shortlisting candidates, coordinating interviews, and conducting background and reference checks to ensure a smooth onboarding process. This is a 12-months contract role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, and position requirements
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview techniques and hiring decisions.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities by creating/updating job descriptions, posting jobs internally and externally, supporting the screening of resumes, conducting phone screens, and conducting reference and criminal checks, in addition to managing digital files for new employees.
• Develop recruiting strategies to post new job opportunities on various websites (associations, job boards, etc.)
  
• Develop/update pre-screening and interview guides as needed and distribute to support the interview process.
• Collaborate with the hiring manager in the creation of written assignments for candidates and coordinate testing as required to evaluate candidates
• Manage the internal applicant tracking system (BambooHR) and maintenance of the talent pool of applicants for future consideration
• Coordinate and schedule interviews (virtual/in-person)
• Maintain communication with applicants regarding the status of their application
• Generate reports and provide data analysis (recruitment metrics) as needed
• Monitor and maintain data integrity; identify any discrepancies and recommend improvements to ensure compliance and quality
• Track posting and any recruitment-related expenses and distribution of invoices as needed.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Director, People, Culture & Corporate Services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resources
• Minimum 3 years' experience in full cycle recruitment
  
• Minimum 3 years' experience leading recruitment initiatives, using recruitment tools and carrying out background checks
  
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Strong knowledge of the Employment Standards Act
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple priorities using tact and diplomacy 
• Proven sound judgement when handling highly sensitive confidential information
• Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Desire to improve processes to enhance the candidate’s experience

Minimum to Midpoint Salary Range: $67,094 - $83,867 per annum.
Upon hire, new employees will be placed in a starting salary between the minimum and P50 (midpoint) of the salary range. The P50 of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.