Human resources and recruitment officers
Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
YK, SK, NL
Top Provinces
What They Do
- 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
- Coordinate 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
- Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services such as employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs
- May manage and follow up on the opening of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) files
- May supervise personnel clerks performing filing and record-keeping duties.
Qualifications
- checkA college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is usually required.
- checkCertification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) may be required.
- checkSome experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Yukon
The employment outlook will be Good for human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Human resources and recruitment officers are employed across nearly all industries in the Yukon.Job opportunities in this occupation are closely linked to the overall health of the territory's economy.Here are some key facts about human resources and recruitment officers in Yukon: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 77%Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 17%Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7% 70% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 36% compared to 49% for all occupations Women: 64% compared to 51% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 20% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about human resources and recruitment officers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 21%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 12%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6% 81% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of human resources and recruitment officers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 19% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 81% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Jobseekers may benefit from considering consulting style roles, in which HR services are contracted to multiple companies, in addition to more traditional positions in-house with a single employer. Applicants with a less developed skillset may experience some difficulty in finding opportunities.Here are some key facts about human resources and recruitment officers in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 550 people work in this occupation. Human resources and recruitment officers mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 16%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations72% of human resources and recruitment officers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 19% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 81% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Critical Thinking and Decision Making
to analyze issues, such as employee disputes or recruitment challenges and develop effective solutions
Social Perceptiveness
to gauge the needs, concerns and motivations of employees and candidates and to interpret non-verbal cues, emotions and underlying messages during interactions
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to contact potential applicants to arrange interviews and notify applicants of the results of the selection process
Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning
to identify and resolve problems in the recruitment process, such as difficulties in attracting qualified candidates or issues with job descriptions
Collaboration
to draw on diverse expertise and viewpoints when addressing issues or challenges
Knowledge in Human Resources and Labour relations
to design and implement effective recruitment strategies, create accurate job descriptions and conduct fair and thorough selection processes
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