Recruitment & Employee Development Specialist

FULL TIME, REGULAR POSITION
SALARY RANGE: $72,420 - $85,200

Benefits include:
• Extended Health and Dental benefits including Life, AD&D and LTD
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days)
• Professional development time and funds

South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

The Recruitment and Employee Development Specialist is responsible for providing day-to-day operational support, focusing primarily on leading recruitment and employee development initiatives. This position plays a critical role in engaging with others, and participates in confidential matters involving decisions related to hiring, compensation, performance management, etc. This position requires a proactive individual who is skilled at multi-tasking, is highly organized, and is committed to fostering a welcoming experience for new and existing employees. Working onsite is required.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage high-volume, full-cycle recruitment across the organization including but not limited to the development of job postings, sourcing, screening, development of questionnaires and scoring matrixes, conducting interviews, reference checks and offers of employment
• Advance inclusive hiring practices and processes
• Carry out recruitment strategies and enhance sourcing to efficiently and effectively fill vacancies across the organization
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and refine recruitment strategies, practices and processes
• Participate in workforce planning
• Lead and further develop engaging orientation and onboarding practices and processes
• Lead organizational wide student placements, developing and managing partnerships, maintaining agreements with academic institutions, etc.
• Lead Canada Summer Jobs initiative
• Develop, analyze and report on relevant HR recruitment metrics i.e. active recruitment, time to fill stats, students, engagement, etc., to improve recruitment processes, retention and overall effectiveness
• Develop and support employee skill development and growth opportunities
• Support employee engagement initiatives i.e. events, internal surveys and feedback evaluations
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual HR reports as necessary
• Liaise with payroll on employee life-cycle related items, etc.
• Ensure practices comply with applicable legislation i.e. Ontario ESA, OHSA, Human Rights Code, and relevant provincial and federal laws, and Collective Agreement
• Participate in and lead HR initiatives and projects
• Effectively engage with employees providing prompt and efficient response to employee questions and issues
• Stay up-to-date on current trends and best practices related to HR
• Assist in the planning and execution of HR programs and processes
• Support the ongoing improvement of Human Resources systems by actively participating in process review, process improvement and process documentation discussions
• Participate on agency committees/events as appropriate
• Provide support and act as back up for other HR roles as needed
• Assist with all other duties as required

Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management, or related field of study
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in the field of Human Resources
• Direct full-cycle recruitment and employee development experience
• CHRP/CHRL designation or working towards
• Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
• Strong understanding of Human Resources best practices and employment legislation with the ability to effectively apply them in the workplace
• Understanding of labour relations and the application of collective agreements
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
• Ability to manage high-volume recruitment for a broad range of positions
• Ability to identify and implement employee development initiatives
• Professional tact and diplomacy with the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Friendly, welcoming customer service mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment
• Ability to be flexible and possess initiative
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
• Ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated commitment to work within and create a safe and healthy work environment
• Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

This posting is not for an existing vacancy.

The deadline for applicants is Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Please mail in your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
The Hiring Committee – Recruitment & Employee Development Specialist
South Riverdale Community Health Centre
955 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4M 3P3

Or by email to: humanresources@srchc.com.

Please enter “Recruitment & Employee Development Specialist” in the subject line of your email.

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SRCHC encourages applicants who are racialized (IBPOC) and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.
SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.