We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative team dedicated to achieving outstanding results.
The Recruitment Assistant supports and enhances the organization’s HR recruitment initiatives by driving results and contributing to team/unit efforts by accomplishing established goals. The Recruitment Assistant will assist in recruitment activities to attract the best candidates in the market and be responsible for the full spectrum of Gate Gourmet Canada hiring process from identifying needs, shortlisting candidates, closing successful hires and onboarding. The position supports our operations client group across Canada with the recruitment of hourly employees in such departments as Make & Pack, Food Production, Food Stores, Equipment Stores, Wares Wash (dishwashers), Final Assembly, Transport (loaders/runners/drivers) and Galley Build.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Day to day recruitment activities such as sourcing and screening
- Building a strong applicant pipeline including identifying and building relationships with top talent through our tailored recruitment strategy of targeted events and programs
- Understands and explains company policies, programs, benefits and related information
- Proactively approaches sourcing and identifying the most appropriate attraction methods for any recruitment
- Assist in the Delivery of full-cycle recruitment services across all departments
- Direct sourcing through indeed.com and other recruitment platforms
- Assist in ensuring recruitment requirements are captured, prioritized and delivered on time
- Conduct pre-screening phone interviews, onsite tours, onsite interviews, job fairs and criminal checks
- Reach out to Employment Centers to post jobs and build connections
- Responsible for successful onboarding of new employees up to and including collecting and processing new hire onboarding documentation, keying new hire into Workday system
- Assists in HR functions and or projects as required
- Assists both the National Recruiter (Canada) and HR Specialist with day to day activities as assigned
- From time to time assists HRIS team with special projects and or assignments
- Delivers new hire orientation in absence of HR Specialist
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, ideally in HR or pursuing bachelor’s degree or certificate in Human Resources from a recognized institution
- One (1) year of relevant internship and/or professional work experience in Recruitment/Talent Acquisition and or relevant post-secondary education a strong asset
- HR designation a definitive asset
Work Experience:
- Experience working in an airline, transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environment highly desirable.
- Experience having worked in a unionized environment highly desirable/strong asset
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
- Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal employment law, labour laws and government compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail
- High energy, dynamic individual with the ability to excel in a fast-paced professional services environment
- You are autonomous and very motivated to reaching team goals
- Flexible and able to work in a complex and fast paced environment
- Effective relationship building and ability to work as a member of a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- High degree of flexibility and ability to react to changing priorities.
- Action oriented and ability to withstand pressure under often highly stressful circumstances.
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Some exposure to HR systems (Workday) is a strong asset
- Ability to proactively network and establish effective working relationships
- Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
- Have the ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, manage deadlines and exceptional organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
- Accountable for accuracy and timelines of work within the department
Language / Communication Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be a good listener.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to both unionized and salary employees.
- Presentation skills and ability to speak in front of groups is a strong asset
Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: Canada
Type of Employment: Temp (1 year contract with possible extension)
Travel %: 30 (Western Canada – Vancouver, Alberta, Manitoba)
Internal Relationships: Operations Teams across Canada and other HR professionals across Canada
External Relationships: job applicants
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
office type environment, tours will be conducted in our plant operations, warehouse, food production environment
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): National Recruiter (Canada)
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A
Number of Direct Reports: none
Number of Dotted Line Reports:
none
Estimated Total Size of Team: Recruitment Team three (3)
gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
- Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
- Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
- Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
- Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
- We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
- We communicate and keep each other informed
- We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
- We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
- We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
- We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
- We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law.
Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!