Job Description We are currently seeking a Team Lead, Talent Attraction to join our team for a 12-month Contract. The Team Lead, Talent Attraction, holds a critical position within our organization, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Talent Attraction team in addition to maintaining an active recruitment portfolio. This leader will blend hands-on recruitment with task management, ensuring the seamless execution of talent attraction initiatives that fuel business growth and foster an exceptional candidate experience.

Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day

• Leadership: Provides operational leadership to a team of recruitment professionals to ensure programs and services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Provides coaching and development, and establishes annual goals and objectives, and assesses performance of direct reports. Provides coaching and leadership to business leaders to grow capability across organization in hiring managers, to create and foster a referral/recruiting mindset.
• Recruitment Tools: Researches, designs and implements broad talent attraction plans and recruitment tools, linking to our employer brand. Contributes to developing and updating recruitment metrics/reporting to support workforce planning analysis.
• Full Cycle Recruitment: Leads the full-cycle recruitment process to source quality candidates for recruitment of senior, specialized positions. Leverages technology, including ATS and social/online media. Supports performance leaders with the hiring and on-boarding processes which includes sourcing, screening resumes, interviews and assessments, referencing, offers, system updates, and on-boarding.
• Pipeline Development: Develops and leverages innovative sourcing channels which produce a steady stream of qualified talent, through market research, social media, job fairs, in-house events, networking, seminars/presentations, and “Keep in Touch” programs. Represents the Talent Attraction team externally in working groups and committees.
• Relationship Building: Partners with hiring managers to forecast staffing requirements. Stays abreast of projected role and skill requirements, upcoming projects and the department’s priorities. Evaluates current trends, competitive activity, economic factors, and build/update recruiting plans based on that knowledge.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• CPHR certification an asset
• 5 years related experience with 1 year in a leadership capacity
• Experience creating and implementing projects, processes, and systems from inception to completion
• Preferred experience working in a recruiting agency or sales role and/or financial services industry
• Innovative thinker with the ability to prioritize and operationalize practical solutions & activities and meet deadlines in fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong business acumen accompanied by a strong customer-centric orientation and excellent stakeholder engagement
• Strong leadership and ability to empower, lead and coach a team
• Experience working with applicable technologies including an Applicant Tracking System, HCM and Microsoft applications
• Comprehensive understanding of federal and provincial employment/labour laws
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Strong knowledge of local, national and niche job markets
• Strong knowledge of social media and innovative channels to drive messaging and attraction
• Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

About Us What’s in it for you: First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You’ll have:

• Mental health coverage and resources
• Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
• Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
• Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual’s skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we’re powered by giving back—in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

By joining our team, you’ll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we’re here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.

Take the next step in your career as part of our team. Apply for this opportunity!

Candidates, please note: if you are being considered for this role, you will be required to complete a background check, such as employment verification, credit check and criminal record check. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.

We encourage people who are from equity-deserving groups to apply for a career with us, including women or non-binary people, persons with diverse abilities, Black, Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If an accommodation would help you during the process of applying or interviewing for a career with us, please let us know how we can assist you, whether it’s preparing materials in an alternate format, booking an accessible meeting room or other arrangement.

Your individuality is welcome here.

About Us We’re a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals. With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to our communities and take a unique grassroots approach to service. Our more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees operate from 45 branches throughout the province of BC, under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.

Please know we appreciate your interest in us but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.