Talent Acquisition Advisor

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for providing expert advice and developing external corporate recruitment strategies and services to support Vancouver Coastal Health's (VCH) senior leadership, Directors and Managers by identifying, sourcing (including cold calling), screening and qualifying candidates and filling vacancies in a competitive job market. The Talent Acquisition Advisor maintains strong internal and external working relationships to foster continuous performance excellence, identifies recruitment needs, researches and advises on emerging trends, advises on best practices and plans and carries out corporate recruitment initiatives to meet critical staffing needs. Facilitates the end-to-end recruitment process by utilizing innovative, creative and professional recruiting methods, coordinating and developing bespoke advertising material, and developing proposals for new and creative avenues for advertising. Maintains effective working relationships with representatives from academic institutions, professional associations, recruitment agencies and other organizations and maintains an up-to-date directory of eligible candidates. This work is framed within VCH's commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Commerce (with a concentration in Human Resources) plus three (3) to five (5) years' recruiting experience in a dynamic and diverse organization or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Experience working with modern integrated cloud based human capital management system such as Workday is preferred.

Role Specific Expertise

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity deserving groups.
• Proven innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic recruiter and relationship builder with external clients.
• Extensive knowledge of human resources and recruitment principles and practices, hiring regulations, codes of ethics and health care professional licensing.
• Extensive experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, recruitment search methods, and social media.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates excellent communication (both written and verbal), facilitation and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and relevant software applications including MS Office applications, online applicant tracking system, and human capital management systems. Knowledge of Workday is an asset.
• Advanced skill in current computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database).
• Promotes VCH brand by providing effective and professional recruitment services to external candidates and external organizations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Shared Values

• "You care for everyone": compassionate, empathetic, sensitive to the needs of others; respectful, treating people as equals, valuing others' perspectives and differences; appreciative of others' efforts and giving praise when it's due.
• "You are always learning": open minded, receptive to different perspectives; curious and asks questions to find a deeper understanding; shares expertise and mentors others.
• "You strive for better results": accountable, takes responsibility; solution finder, empowered to solve challenges; takes ownership for growth and personal development, always seeks feedback and opportunities for improvement.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time. Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.