Indigenous Recruitment Specialist

Description:

This role is best suited for a motivated self-starter, who thrives in ambiguity, and brings insights and recommendations to our Experienced Hire recruiting team. Project management skills are beneficial as is the ability to partner with cross-functional teams. Establishing and building strong relationships with Indigenous organizations, associations, and communities, actively sourcing Indigenous Peoples through various creative channels, and being a trusted advisor to business leaders on inclusive hiring practices will be critical components of the role.

In this role the expected qualifications are:
 

• Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) in Canada
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Indigenous end-to-end recruitment, talent acquisition, or community engagement with knowledge of Indigenous hiring practices and an asset in experienced hiring initiatives.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs focused on inclusive Indigenous hiring practices
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples (and communities and expertise in issues faced by Indigenous peoples and communities in Canada)
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples
• Demonstrated ability to establish and strengthen deep-rooted relationships with key partnerships and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively to promote diversity and inclusion in recruitment efforts.
• Demonstrated project and program management experience: organization, managing details, keeping multiple tasks/projects on track
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment