1223- Human resources and recruitment officers

Canada NOC: 
1223
Job Title: 

Human resources and recruitment officers

Job Description: 

Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Main Duties: 

Human resources and recruitment officers perform some or all of the following duties:


Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications
Advise job applicants on employment requirements and on terms and conditions of employment
Review candidate inventories and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews and transfers, redeployment and placement of personnel
Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions
Co-ordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates
Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
Negotiate settlements of appeals and disputes and co-ordinate termination of employment process
Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services such as employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs
May supervise personnel clerks performing filing and record-keeping duties.

Employment Requirements: 

A university degree or college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology
or
Completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is usually required.
Certification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) may be required.
Some experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required.

Additional Inormation: 

Progression to specialist and management positions is possible with experience.

Classified Elsewhere: 

Human resources managers (0112)
Human resources professionals (1121)
Personnel clerks (1415)
Training officers and instructors (in 4021 College and other vocational instructors)

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Source Of Info: 

National Occupation Classification, (2011)

Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,

February 2012,

Catalogue no. 12-583-X