Talent Assistant

The Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB) brings critical talent expertise to optimize sourcing, assessing, diversifying and deploying talent in hiring for non-executive positions.

We are seeking someone with strong organizational, time management, and communication skills to join our dedicated team in providing end to end recruitment services, and support talent specialists and managers in hiring top quality talent in the Ontario Public Service (OPS). If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

What a career in the OPS can offer you

The OPS is committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

In addition to flexible work arrangements, collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary and may include the option to contribute to the following:

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental plans
• Life and disability insurance

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and theOPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario'sHuman Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

The Locations

TAB has offices across the province in the following cities. You may be able to work from any of the locations, and when applying, you will be asked to indicate your preferred work location(s).

• Toronto
• Kingston
• Oshawa
• Ottawa
• Hamilton
• London
• St. Catharines
• Sudbury
• North Bay

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• support talent specialists and managers in hiring top talent utilizing inclusive hiring practices to reach the OPS's inclusion and diversity and anti-racism objectives and goals;
• prepare recruitment and hiring documentation;
• make recommendations on the recruitment process;
• support strategic recruitment initiatives;
• track recruitment activities and follow-up with hiring managers;
• communicate with internal and external applicants.

How do I qualify?

Human Resources and Recruitment Knowledge:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of the recruitment process to provide advice to clients, and support Talent Specialists in the delivery of talent acquisition services.
• You have experience applying barrier-free recruitment strategies to support inclusive hiring.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply collective agreements, legislation, and policies as they relate to recruitment.
• You have knowledge of pay administration to accurately prepare hiring documentation.

Client Service, Team Work and Communication Skills:

• You have customer service and interpersonal skills to provide quality advice and service to OPS hiring managers.
• You have oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with applicants, including the general public, and establish working relationships with all levels of management and staff.
• You have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced virtual team environment.

Analytical, Organizational and Time Management Skills:

• You have analytical, attention to detail, and evaluation skills to screen applications, determine applicant eligibility, identify issues and make recommendations.
• You have organizational and time management skills to manage high workload volumes in a fast paced virtual team environment.
• You are able to coordinate and prioritize workload to complete work within timelines.

Computer Proficiency:

• You have knowledge of information technology and software such as Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) to prepare reports and spreadsheets as well as develop, manipulate and maintain databases.
• You are able to use human resource information systems.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 24, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.