Recruitment Specialist TFT
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Recruitment Specialist
SHIFT TYPE
Monday - Friday
DEPT/PROGRAM
People, Experience & Talent
JOB CLASS
PE004
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full Time Up to 1 year
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non Union
WORK SCHEDULE
37.5
POSTING DATE
October 2, 2025
POSTING TYPE
Open
NUMBER
1
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
Yes
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager, People Experience & Talent Services is currently seeking a Recruitment Specialist. This position provides support to the hospital in all aspects of the recruitment function, and is a subject matter expert within this area of the People Experience & Talent portfolio of programs and processes.
Please note: The anticipated start date for this position is October 2025
This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church St in Penetanguishene, ON.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Act as an advisor and coach to managers on talent and recruitment issues and processes
- Provide full-cycle recruitment services in support of the talent acquisition strategy and collective bargaining agreements.
- Develop and track recruitment sourcing strategies and marketing campaigns.
- Support the workforce planning process in collaboration with HR Consultants and Organizational Development.
- Develop relationships with post-secondary educational institutions to source new graduates through career fairs and other events.
- Develop, implement and participate in Waypoint recruitment events (on and offsite).
- Participate in Exit and Stay Interview processes, in support of the recognition and retention strategy.
- Develop and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives regarding talent management processes
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma in Human Resources
- Specialized training/education in full cycle recruitment
- Minimum of 3 years’ of progressive recruitment work experience, preferably within a unionized environment
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
- Ability to build relationships, influence, and constructively manage conflict
- Advanced interviewing skills
- Experience with candidate management/applicant tracking systems
- Pipeline management and strategic thinking
- Intermediate project management skills; with advanced planning and organizing skills
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to promote an inclusive environment and integrate differences
- Ability to multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities with ease and resiliency
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on Friday October 10th, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-271. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.
Recruitment Specialist TFT
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Recruitment Specialist
SHIFT TYPE
Monday - Friday
DEPT/PROGRAM
People, Experience & Talent
JOB CLASS
PE004
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full Time Up to 1 year
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non Union
WORK SCHEDULE
37.5
POSTING DATE
October 2, 2025
POSTING TYPE
Open
NUMBER
1
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
Yes
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager, People Experience & Talent Services is currently seeking a Recruitment Specialist. This position provides support to the hospital in all aspects of the recruitment function, and is a subject matter expert within this area of the People Experience & Talent portfolio of programs and processes.
Please note: The anticipated start date for this position is October 2025
This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church St in Penetanguishene, ON.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Act as an advisor and coach to managers on talent and recruitment issues and processes
- Provide full-cycle recruitment services in support of the talent acquisition strategy and collective bargaining agreements.
- Develop and track recruitment sourcing strategies and marketing campaigns.
- Support the workforce planning process in collaboration with HR Consultants and Organizational Development.
- Develop relationships with post-secondary educational institutions to source new graduates through career fairs and other events.
- Develop, implement and participate in Waypoint recruitment events (on and offsite).
- Participate in Exit and Stay Interview processes, in support of the recognition and retention strategy.
- Develop and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives regarding talent management processes
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma in Human Resources
- Specialized training/education in full cycle recruitment
- Minimum of 3 years’ of progressive recruitment work experience, preferably within a unionized environment
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
- Ability to build relationships, influence, and constructively manage conflict
- Advanced interviewing skills
- Experience with candidate management/applicant tracking systems
- Pipeline management and strategic thinking
- Intermediate project management skills; with advanced planning and organizing skills
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to promote an inclusive environment and integrate differences
- Ability to multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities with ease and resiliency
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on Friday October 10th, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-271. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.