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Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls. 

The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia. Apply now to learn more about our service and available positions.

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Reporting to the Team Lead, Recruitment, the Recruitment Consultant provides coordination of the full recruitment experience providing advice and support on all HR policies, procedures, and practices.

The incumbent will be an ambassador for the Medavie/EMC/EHS brand and culture and proactively builds community and professional relationships and execute creative and innovative sourcing strategies.  The incumbent will have a strong focus on understanding the marketplace to source top talent and meet future staffing needs.

The successful candidate will establish recruitment expertise and trust within the Human Resources Department and with all levels of management and all employees in a positive manner. This is achieved by maintaining effective working relationships with all and by demonstrating technical and professional expertise. This also includes reliable advice and delivery of quality service while ensuring a consistent application of Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, services and collective agreements.

As an employee of EMC we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety a safe and respectful workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position entails, but is not limited to the following:

• Accountable for the entire recruiting  life-cycle from candidate presentation to offer acceptance;

• Ensures effective recruitment, transfer and hiring methods, position requirements, orientation, policy and procedures, collective agreements and job postings are all met accordingly.
• Partner with hiring leaders to build effective sourcing, assessment and closing approaches with an ability to manage client group expectations through a deep understanding of their staffing needs;
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of potential candidates through pro-active market research and on-going relationship management;
• Conduct in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate Hiring Leader preferences through high offer-to-interview ratios;
• Participate in special projects and coordinates recruitment initiatives that support staffing efforts and ensuring alignment with the organization’s values, vision, and strategic objectives;
• Curate an exceptional candidate experience at each point of contact;
• Forge excellent relationships with internal stakeholders and work strategically to assist in the resolution of staffing challenges and to think outside-the-box to develop creative recruitment strategies;
• Leverage external networking and professional associations to reinforce career opportunities;
• Lead new employee onboarding initiatives to ensure a positive and welcoming experience; Contribute to other recruitment activities from time to time, including job fairs, presentations, and related activities both virtually and off site.
• Ensures fair and equitable hiring practices both by law and internal Company policies. 
• Facilitate international recruiting initiatives.
• Regularly communicates with external organizations and professionals such as legal, EHS, NS College of Paramedics, Service Canada, Human Rights Commission, external Paramedic schools, and vendors for training, employee recognition and conferences.

Other / Special Projects:

• As required, the incumbent will be assigned to special project initiatives as they arise and participate on various committees within the Human Resources department. For example projects relating to Employee Recognition, Performance Management, Staffing, Employee Engagement
• The incumbent is responsible for any incoming questions or comments from employees or public in relation to human resources i.e. recruitment and orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary education with relevant education in Human Resources (HR major, certificate, or diploma)
• Minimum three to five years’ recruiting experience in full life-cycle environment, including management of multiple high-volume roles simultaneously;
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources designation is an asset

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Experience leading behavioral based interviews with hiring managers and guiding them through the process;
• Social Media savvy and have the intuitive nature to seek new sourcing options and develop creative approaches to finding talent;
• Detail oriented with superior follow-up and proven ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships;
• Strong client focus with the ability to network and establish effective partnerships and build relationships with hiring managers;
• Experience with virtual/remote hiring and onboarding;
• Experience with international hiring would be considered an asset.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will be required to maintain one position for possible long periods of time, such as sitting at meetings, or at a desk setting. Employee will be reading data or inputting data, report writing, operating a computer, calculator, and talking on the telephone. Use and exposure to general office equipment such as fax, photocopier, printer, and personal computer. Exposure to low to moderate noise levels.

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Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.