Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid – 2 days on-site)
Language: English required, bilingual an asset
Duration: 11-weeks (with the strong possibility of extension)
Background Check Requirement: Valid Enhanced Reliability Clearance

About the Opportunity

Join a dynamic HR team supporting meaningful recruitment initiatives within a non-profit environment. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of the hiring process, helping connect top talent with opportunities that make a real difference. You’ll collaborate closely with HR colleagues and managers to ensure every stage of recruitment runs smoothly, from posting opportunities to coordinating interviews.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys organization, communication, and contributing to a positive candidate experience. You’ll gain exposure to various HR processes and play a pivotal part in keeping projects on track, all while being part of a supportive and professional team.

What’s In It for You

You’ll work in a culture that values collaboration and efficiency, where your contributions are recognized and supported. This role offers mentorship, professional growth, and insight into public sector HR operations, all within a team-focused and inclusive environment.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll pre-screen candidates and assess qualifications against job requirements.
• You’ll prepare interview questionnaires and assist hiring managers in evaluation planning.
• You’ll create job postings and ensure they are advertised effectively.
• You’ll schedule interviews, coordinating calendars between candidates and interview panels.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment, HR, or a related administrative function.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Comfort working within structured processes and procedures.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and ready to help us make every recruitment process seamless. Your work here will directly support our team’s success and the candidates’ experience.”

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.