Positing Title:

Recruiter - Talent Acquisition

Department:

Recruitment and Staff Support

Status:

Temporary, Full-Time

Hourly Range:

$33.66 - $52.79

Grade:

C7

Open Positions:

2

Job Id:

500534

Additional Info:

*** See Below

Open Date:

2025-08-06

Close Date:

2025-08-20

Are you an ambitious and highly motivated recruiting professional with experience in full – cycle recruitment and building talent pipelines? Are you looking to make the next step in your career? If so, apply below and join Peel Regional Police – one of Canada’s most progressive police services!

As a Recruiter-Talent Acquisition within our Recruitment and Staff Support Department, you will be the responsible for performing direct data entry and general Record Services duties.

What will your typical day look like?

• Administers and co-ordinates the civilian recruitment and selection processes for all internal and external civilian job vacancies. Creates internal and external job postings within HRMS; determining appropriate competencies, required testing and relevant screening questions. Develops and creates all external advertising for positions and obtains and co-ordinates advertising quotes for approval.
• Liaises with Hiring Managers to obtain civilian job vacancy details to create job requisitions; conducts in-depth intake meetings with hiring managers to understand role objectives, job requirements and discusses sourcing strategies. Provides recommendations to hiring managers on short term and long term recruitment strategies for their position and adapts recruiting strategies to meet changing needs.
• Maintains online applicant records in HRMS and updates applicant status as required; monitors open job requisition activity.
• Compiles and analyzes Applicant Packages for Hiring Managers, which includes an assessment of the applicants’ qualifications (education, experience, and skillset), based on the qualifications of the position.
• Analyzes and determines necessary testing for applicants based on current and/or previous positions; runs Performance Appraisal reports for internal applicants and confirms all information is up to date and provides Hiring Managers with recommendations on next steps for each applicant.
• Co-ordinates and moderates online information sessions with hiring areas to advertise for positions and attract candidates.
• Notifies applicants of their application status; analyzes and determines whether applicants require testing based on current and/or previous positions; schedules. Co-ordinates and proctors any required computer testing and/or assessments.
• Develops job-specific pre-interview assessments and behavioral interview questions in accordance with specified criteria, job specific competencies and applicable legislation. Completes and calculates pre-assessments for each applicant, including analyzing corporate personnel files and completing Performance Appraisal calculations to determine pre-assessment score.
• Schedules interviews and participates on interview panels. Compiles, calculates and records interview results; calculates final results based on pre-interview assessments and interviews and notifies applicants
• For external applicants, negotiates salary, vacation and benefits expectations for new hires. Receives transfer/hire dates from Hiring Managers, calculates salary changes for internal transfers and inputs Manage Hires comments into HRMS for processing.
• Utilizes recruiting platforms to source, connect with and attract both active and passive candidates in order to create a talent pipeline for current and anticipated staffing requirements. Runs queries for applicants in various platforms using search parameters, to identify and connect with these applicants to engage and advise of positions, company awareness, in-depth review of role, etc. for current and/or future employment opportunities.
• Utilizes applicant screening functionality within HRMS in order to perform preliminary and detailed screening to generate pool of qualified potential candidates.
• Provides advice and guidance to management and staff on employment and recruiting matters, policies, processes and programs. Provides feedback and guidance to employees and candidates on interview performance and self-improvement regarding the steps in the recruitment process.
• Prepares and updates payroll/personnel information for civilian new hires, rehires and transfers; prepares offer of employment letters and transfer letters; calculates revised employment dates for civilian employment status changes, in accordance with collective agreement provisions, and prepares necessary correspondence.
• Attends Career Fairs, Information Sessions and any related outreach initiatives as a representative of Peel Regional Police and provides guidance and organizational information to prospective applicants.
• Conducts Human Resources induction process for new civilian employees. Provides new employees with all required orientation materials and liaises with various departments to ensure that applicable Service issued property is obtained.
• Compiles and verifies all required documents for new hires and rehires and enters appropriate information into HRMS and creates electronic files; audits HRMS entering for completed files and advises Human Resources of completion for the creation of corporate file.
• Initiates background checks for all new hires and rehires and sends to Applicant Investigators for processing.
• Confirms non-Canadian education through screening process and determines required documentation to complete equivalency assessment through third party educational services for prospective hires. Guides candidates through online application process, obtain required documents and send for processing, and obtains copy of educational assessment once completed. Enters equivalent education data into applicants’ profile on HRMS upon hire.
• Initiates and co-ordinates internal and external applicants for fitness, medical and psychologist testing as required.
• Monitors assignment end dates for internal and external temporary positions; confirms with hiring managers to determine need for extensions. Forwards to supervisor for approval and prepares and distributes contract extension letters as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Enough about us, lets talk about you.

You are someone with:

• A Community College Diploma in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/CHRL) preferred.
• A minimum of three years full cycle recruiting experience (Recruitment, Selection and Employment) in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Experience working in a unionized public sector environment is an asset
• Knowledge and experience in behavioural event interviewing and competency models, administration of assessments and tests, recruitment metrics, and “best practice” recruiting methods including social media, Applicant Tracking Systems, and non-traditional sourcing of candidates
• Ability to build strong relationships with Hiring Managers and other Stakeholders
• MS Word-Intermediate
• MS Excel-Intermediate
• MS Outlook
• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)
• Demonstrated co-ordination and administration skills
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage own workload and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment related legislation pertinent to the function including the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Employment Standards Act, the Police Services Act, Equal Opportunity legislation and Collective Agreements

Applicants will be required to successfully complete the following tests:

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Filing
• Grammar
• MS Outlook
• Spelling
• Vocabulary

What we offer

The hourly rate for this temporary, full-time position is **$**33.66 - $52.79 per hour. Peel Regional Police offers a highly competitive compensation package; applicants will be considered for the top end of the range ($46.19 -52.79) based on experience. The salary is complemented with a comprehensive benefit program, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance is offered semi-annually and OMERS Pension Plan effective upon date of hire. This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid remote working arrangements.

Peel Regional Police is committed to providing resources and development opportunities for continual growth of staff. This includes (but is not limited to) providing internal opportunities, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, free on-site learning/training programs and providing any required equipment to support the safe and effective delivery of services.

Peel Regional Police is committed to ensuring the health and wellness of its employees and offers many programs and services in support of work-life balance and both personal and professional wellness. From hybrid remote working arrangements**,** wellness protection for you and your family, state-of-the-art fitness facilities available to you free of charge, to structured programs to nurture your intellectual, physical and emotional wellness, we’ve got you covered.

About us

Peel Regional Police is the second-largest municipal police service in Ontario and the third largest in Canada, serving more than 1.5 million residents across Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto Pearson International Airport. With more than 2,400 police officers and over 1,000 civilian employees, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to meeting the needs of its communities and supporting the health and well-being of all members. Recognized as one of the most progressive, innovative, and inclusive police services in the country, Peel Regional Police remains committed to its vision: A Safer Community Together.

The next step is yours!

Qualified persons should apply online by Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by 10:59PM. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. Check your inbox regularly, including junk mail. No agency contact and/or referrals, please.

Applicants in consideration for hire shall be subject to a thorough background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, police checks with local, provincial and out-of-country law enforcement agencies, if required, education credentials, credit and financial inquiries, and personal and work references.

Peel Regional Police is committed to fairness and equity in our recruitment and selection process, and in building and retaining a talented and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, Peel Regional Police is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform Recruitment and Staff Support of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.