Experience

CRH Canada

• Canada
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Job Responsibilities: • Maintain open, real-time communication, internally and externally, ensuring best in-class candidate/manager • Continuously providing feedback and assisting with process improvement implementation. • Experience throughout the hiring process. • Maximize sourcing channels, networks, diversity channels, social media, university relations, career fairs, etc. • Review and update job descriptions and job postings. • Identifying gaps in the talent demand/supply and actively work with stakeholders to bridge the gaps. • Maximize market research techniques to hire more effectively and efficiently. • Evaluate and share the results of your own productivity and effectiveness through regular distribution of defined performance metrics. • Collaborate, and support HR related projects. • Perform full-life cycle recruiting, including intake requirements, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and shortlisting of qualified talent, owning the hiring process throughout every step. • Develop consultative partnerships with hiring managers and HR Managers to set the direction and understand the hiring needs to execute sourcing and recruiting strategies for assigned business unit(s). • Other duties as assigned. Show less



MGR Workforce

• Canada
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Acquistion Specialist

  • May 2022 - Feb 2023



Independent

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Freelance Recruiter

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2022



Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Sinai Health

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Human Resources Advisor - Workforce Planning

  • Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  •Coordinate recruitment and selection for assigned portfolio • Review assigned recruitment requests (e.g. vacancy detail verification, salary confirmation, etc.) •Draft and revise job postings in the Applicant Tracking System •Post positions (internally / externally as appropriate) •Develop screening questionnaires in the Applicant Tracking System and screen resumes •Create and maintain complete and accurate recruitment files o coordinate candidate testing •Conduct attendance and discipline checks for internal applicants •Conduct credential and regulated health professions registration checks for external applicants •Generate and forward seniority lists and/or forward resumes that meet the posted requirements to hiring managers for review •Book and attend interviews as required •Support the development of assessment tools •Secure and check references prepare and issue offer letters •Draft and issue rejection letters •Complete applicable new hire, transfer and onboarding documentation for employee files •Advise employees and applicants re: the application process; refer job applicants to the Career website; provide applicable recruitment forms to internal candidates upon request •Trouble-shoot Applicant Tracking System issues; escalate to WFP leadership as appropriate •Conduct research to support issue resolution (e.g. HRIS data audits, file reviews, etc.) and create reports and summaries Identify process improvement opportunities within own recruitment portfolio •Provide back-up to the other members of the WFP team as required •Performs other duties related to the position as assigned Show less



WilsonHCG

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Oct 2021 - Oct 2021



Toronto Blue Jays

• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• RBI Coach - Jays Care Foundation

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  • A positive attitude every day, and the ability to motivate and keep children engaged and support, motivate and mentor volunteers • Set the general tone for RBI by leading the introduction, rules and goals of RBI on the first day • A high level of energy and a commitment to working with children and ability to engage children and youth in meaningful ways • Program planning, implementation, and evaluating of community based programs • Role model inclusive creative energy and techniques • Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills • Ensure that the program is safe and inclusive • Ensure that the equipment is well cared for and effectively stored • Help assistant coaches understand their role and integrate into each practice • Promote and foster an environment of inclusion and teamwork between players • Supervise and provide ongoing support and direction to all players and assistant coaches • Encourage players to participate in all drills and skills • Create a safe space among players where they can share their ideas and opinions • Manage issues and concerns as they arise: • Report to your Supervisor any concerns or incidences related to safety, health, behaviour, including parent questions • Take the lead and coordinate responses in a timely matter to all concerns, accidents, injuries and emergencies during practices and/or games Ensure that the field/practice space is well-cared for during your practices and left in the same or better condition • Communicate with guardians of players to address any concerns or urgent situations Maintain a co-operative relationship with other programs and agencies within the school and communicate • Demonstrated conflict resolution experience • Other duties as assigned Show less



GoodLife Fitness

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2017

  Responsible for recruiting and filling sales, customer service and personal training position by consistentlymaintaining a top quality candidate within the region.• Promptly filling all positions by maintaining a top quality candidate pool. • Post vacant positions on appropriate internet job sites. • Conduct resume searches to generate interviews by promoting all position to job seekers. • Review applicant resumes and credentials in relation to position requirements. • Complete phone screens, first and second interviews. • Manage scheduling and logistics of all interviews between candidates, myself and stake holders. • Establish relationship and consistent follow up with stake holders regarding second interviews and offer. • Raise brand awareness by participating in recruiting initiatives: Career Fairs, Opens Houses, Seminars, College and University presentations and affiliations with HRDC. • Consistently network with community businesses, schools, members and staff to ensure a full candidate pool. • Promote referral program to GoodLife members and staff. • Weekly reporting of status and trends in specific region. • Remain informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in recruiting practices. • Ensure consistency throughout the recruitment and selection process by training and coaching General and Divisional Managers Show less

• Community Relations Specialist

  • May 2010 - Oct 2010

  Responsible for a positive branding and representation of GoodLife to position us as a socially responsiblecompany through the support of charities and communities where we have clubs. • Represent GoodLife in accordance with core values at sponsored events in central Canada. • Coordination of 10 Visit Charity Passes with the volunteers and volunteers’ recruitment and sales opportunity in the community. ▪ Managed and coordinated collateral material maintenance distribution (e.g. Banners and displays at events) set-up, tear down, storage. ▪ Coordinating with home club for events material. • Coordinating the appearance of the GoodLife demo team at the events including scheduling and booking of the teams. • Report on event stories and impact on GoodLife fitness. • Tracking charitable and non charitable gift program. • Liaise with and support club initiatives. Show less



Holt Renfrew

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2009

  Responsible of ensuring the planning, orchestrating and participation of logistical functions and store support functions operates smoothly. • Managed timely and efficient movement of merchandise in and out of the store. • Ensured all goods are processed and sorted for the floor according to standards. • Controlled all record keeping to account for every unit received or shipped • Managed all inter-store transfers to ship within 48 hours turn around. • Over saw maintenance procedure for all fire equipment and initiated work orders for electrical and construction work. • Communicated appropriate parameters, standards and prescribed limits for direct reports, helping them understand how to drive business • Established effective working relationships with direct report and manage performance of a team of five employees. • Review daily objectives and assign task to employees. • Reinforce warehouse standards and ensure compliance. Show less



Hudson's Bay Company

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager - Zellers

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2006

  Complete responsibility for employee training, scheduling, disciplinary review, customer-loyalty programs, and internal communication • Coaching, mentoring and conduct all performance related conversation for direct report. • Serve as a resource to the store in the development and execution of action plans associated with the annual employee survey, performance improvement. • Provided guidance to the managers on how to better optimize systems to further strengthen in store practices. • Facilitate training programs to managers and store employees. • Build and retained a high performing team that is capable of delivering on expectations • Introduced continuous improvement and employee motivation programs that reduced turnover • Conducted Exit interviews and retention trends. • Communicated and partnered with all managers regarding performance concerns, work/life balance issues, policy issues, requests of information. • Analyzed monthly/annual profit and loss statements, sales and payroll report. • Managed internal audits to ensure health & safety compliance with legislation. • Supported and educated H & S awareness. – H&S course facilitation, trending of H&S issues and providing support to the store • Coordinated action plans for daily operation of the customer service, establish work priorities for employees. • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing procedures to promote customer service Show less

• District Trainer - Zellers

  • May 2002 - Aug 2002

  Responsible for introducing new service model to all levels of management and staff. • Educated managers and staff of 30 stores in handling of customer complaints • Conducted presentations, traveling throughout Central and Southern Ontario • Strong communications, public speaking and senior-level presentation experience. • Trained highly effective service teams which significantly improved response to customer needs

• Merchandise Manager - Zellers

  • Jan 2002 - Aug 2002

• Retail Associate - Zellers

  • Oct 1996 - Jan 2002