BE PART OF THE TEAM THAT BRINGS THE WORLD TOGETHER

Career Opportunity: Talent Acquisition Advisor

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are passionate about the work we do and what it contributes to our local communities, the region and our country. This is reflected in our values of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and customer responsiveness.

Be a part of a team that advances initiatives to promote economic prosperity through trade, a healthy environment and thriving communities for the future generations of Canadians. It’s a workplace where the intrinsic value of your contribution to help foster the continued growth of the Canadian economy becomes a tangible reality. Bring your unique strengths, perspectives and experiences to the port authority and join us in charting a course toward a sustainable future.

The Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for providing full-cycle recruitment services for all levels of union and exempt positions at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, including partnering with and supporting hiring managers, sourcing applications for open positions, reviewing and analysing resumes, conducting interviews with management, providing input on the selection process and supporting the onboarding of the new hires. This position works to ensure consistency and appropriate application of employer best practices, the collective agreement, port authority policies and statutory requirements.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

Accountabilities

• Partner with and coach hiring managers in the recruitment processes and best practices
• Co-ordinate recruitment activities for all levels of union and exempt positions by providing effective and timely placement and recruiting services, such as: posting, advertising, creating interview questions, reviewing and pre-screening applicants, interviewing on own and with management, testing, reference checks, developing and presenting employment offers, and follow-up communications with internal and external applicants
• Conduct background and reference checks
• Utilize the port’s communication style assessment tool to support the recruitment process and individual and team development as required
• Coordinate port authority’s onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to employees to support their professional learning and growth
• Support the offboarding process including conducting exit interviews and make recommendations as appropriate
• Participate in health and safety initiatives and comply with established policy, procedures and guidelines to protect yourself and your work colleagues. Report concerns, hazards, risks and incidents to management for follow-up

Specific Competencies

A high degree of initiative, good judgment, and interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written) are required. Must possess tact, diplomacy and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all employees. Must exhibit a strong orientation towards customer service and be highly motivated to work both independently and in a team environment.

Education & Experience

• A university degree, preferably in human resources, supplemented with a minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting in a unionized environment or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Must be proficient in MicroSoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
• Experience with an applicant tracking system
• Minimum of two years in the construction and engineering sector will be considered an asset
• CPHR designation would be considered an asset

The health and safety of our employees is a priority and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is committed to ensuring a safe workplace. Vaccinations, in combination with other preventative health and safety measures, offer the best available protection against COVID-19 and that is why port authority employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Providing proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment.

Candidates may be accommodated for this requirement if they are approved for a legal exemption; accommodation may be requested only for religious and medical reasons, or other protected grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act. If you’re seeking accommodation to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, please indicate your request during the recruitment process.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority offers a competitive total compensation package including an earned time off program.

This work is Canadian based employment and expected to be performed from our Vancouver office location.

Please note this posting will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At the port authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community.

Learn more about us at www.portvancouver.com