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Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Human Resources Advisor, the Advisor will be responsible for proactively planning, sourcing, assessing, and qualifying best-in-class talent for Enrolment Services positions at McGill University. In this role, they will also help identify, develop, and implement solutions that are cost-effective, innovative, and relevant to staffing requirements and contribute to an online/social media presence.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversee and undertake end-to-end recruitment and selection process (job description, pre-screening, interviewing, testing, reference checking, and offer letter026). Ensure delivery of best practices to support Enrolment Services Leadership and Unit Strategic Planning needs.
Identify the right sourcing channels and segments to source best-in-class talent & support ES succession planning.
Utilize and maintain recruitment activities within Workday, ensuring data integrity, accurate tracking, and timely processing of staffing actions.
Promote and integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in recruitment practices, ensuring fair and unbiased selection processes.
Partner closely with HR colleagues to share candidates, leverage new sourcing channels, share best practices, and provide support as required.
Report directly to the Human Resources Advisor, proactively addressing needs and issues and providing appropriate support during peak periods to meet casual hiring & other staffing requirements.
Use behavioral interviewing assessment techniques to validate top candidates019 skills, providing trusted expert advice to hiring managers throughout the assessment process.
Develop strong working relationships with internal clients to understand and identify current and future talent needs and advise on talent acquisition processes, activities, and outcomes.
Liaise with Total Compensation and HR teams regarding job evaluations, salary alignment, and position management.
Ensure adherence to all University019s staffing policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
Participate in process improvement activities related to talent acquisition such as social media presence, webpage design, use of online tools, and reducing recruitment cycle time.
Prepare and analyze a variety of statistics regarding staffing. Helps develop appropriate tools for statistical analyses and benchmark best practices.
Complete a variety of electronic forms and documentation pertaining to human resources functions (e.g., staffing, compensation). Managing HR files and updating records involvescreating a secure, organized system for tracking employee data from onboarding to termination. Effective management requires storing documents securely, complying with retention policies.
Manage and process replacement funding for employees on maternity or parental leave, ensuring accurate and timely administration.
Oversee and coordinate probationary/trial periods, including tracking timelines, reminding supervisors of key milestones, and supporting the completion of evaluations in accordance with University policies and collective agreements.
Take ownership of the onboarding process, ensuring its effective coordination and delivery.
Timely address issues and advise appropriate solutions to the supervisor to resolve staffing problems.
Perform other related adhocs as required.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Fully bilingual (French and English). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience applying collective agreements and University policies and procedures.Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems, and provide recommendations and solutions. Proven ability to influence decisions in a professional and diplomatic manner.Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to represent and support management and staff.Maintains composure under pressure; ability to meet deadlines.Flexible in approach and proven experience as a change agent.Strong attention to detail.Must be self-directed and able to work autonomously and as part of a team.Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications. Experience with Workday is an asset.CHRP/CRHA certification is an asset.

As one of Montreal9s Top Employers, here is what we offer:

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) 2Summer Fridays2 - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.

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Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor9s Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 04) $64,770.00 - $80,960.00 - $97,150.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-HRM2A - Talent Acquisition and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) - Professional 2

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Associate Director, Administration and Finance

Position End Date (If applicable):

Deadline to Apply:

2026-05-20

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