Human resources officer

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Social sciences, other
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Arabic

Work setting

• Urban area
• Private sector
• Sales

Tasks

• Identify current and prospective staffing requirements
• Provide information or services, such as employee assistance and counselling
• Prepare and post notices and advertisements
• Collect and screen applicants
• Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment
• Contact potential applicants to arrange interviews
• Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
• Negotiate settlements of appeals and disputes and co-ordinate termination of employment process
• Determine eligibility to entitlements and arrange staff training
• Supervise personnel clerks performing filing, typing and record-keeping duties
• Recruit and hire staff
• Interpret oral communication from one language to another aloud or using electronic equipment
• Interpret for persons speaking an Aboriginal or foreign language

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Database software
• Project management software
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Internet

Technical terminology

• Human resources

Area of specialization

• Project management

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gasoline paid

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Subsidised public transportation
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available