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Position Summary

Recruits top quality candidates for hiring managers throughout the organization. Manages the recruitment process to include screening, interviewing, skills assessment, and candidate evaluation. Builds strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure the ability to influence, guide and drive the recruitment process. Coordinates the talent acquisition process with hiring managers throughout the organization. Post requisitions, screen candidates, set up interviews, debrief with interview teams, and advise on offer parameters. Maintains applicant tracking system in accordance with department procedures and government compliance requirements. This is a hybrid role, reporting to the Ajax, ON Division.

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Profit Sharing
125 year, family owned and operated company history

Essential Functions

Process Management:

Manages the recruitment process for a functional area, working with the hiring manager on new and replacement requisitions
Maintains ATS (applicant tracking system) to ensure compliance with company policies and government requirements.
Prepares offer letters and may present offer to candidate
Conducts new hire administration process to include receiving employee number, preparing and forwarding new hire paperwork.
Manages workload using process metrics and KPIs including Time to Fill, Quality of Hire, Manager Feedback, Candidate Feedback, and others as identified to drive process and report progress. Maintains recruitment metrics including position control list, time-to-fill statistics, and turnover reporting and more.
Occasional planning and attendance for hiring events, both virtual and in person.

Hiring Manager Guidance

Confirms specific needs/requirements and sets expectations for difficulty of search.
Analyzes reports and uses relevant information to inform and influence leaders.
Counsels hiring manager on offer parameters
Educates internal customers on the recruiting and selection process through ongoing counsel and periodic training sessions to enhance staff management skills.

Sourcing

Posts positions on various talent boards and sites
Works with Talent Sourcing Specialist on hard to fill positions.
Provides input to social media campaigns or posts as needed

Evaluation & Selection

Creates interview guides and evaluation tools for the hiring team.
Evaluates resumes and applicants, and screens candidates utilizing defined recruitment methods to determine which candidates to move forward in the hiring process.
Serves as the first point of contact for candidates, utilizing technology to ensure a consistent candidate experience.
Conducts applicant screening interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, salary requirements, and to provide information about Gordon Food Service (GFS) and positions.
Coordinates and schedules interviews and debriefs with interview teams.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Years Of Experience

3 years of previous staffing experience

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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