Employment Specialist (Recruiter)
Regular, Full Time (EXEMPT)
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024, SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and command for policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policing with innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an exciting time as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to help shape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we’ve hired over 480 police officers and over 450 civilian support staff and will grow to be one of the largest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has been intentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful and supportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Surrey Police Service (SPS) has an exciting opportunity for seasoned Recruiter (internally known as Employment Specialist) to join our Human Resources team, within the Corporate Services Bureau. Reporting to the HR Advisory Services Manager, the incumbent will focus on the recruitment (internal and external) of civilian staff (exempt and unionized) and assist in supporting various HR functions. In support of achieving SPS’s vision of an inclusive workplace, the successful candidate will utilize various talent acquisition methods and technologies to identify, select and onboard SPS’s civilian staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful incumbent is comfortable working closely with our HR Advisors and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies. This individual will be responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for various job functions across multiple Divisions and Bureaus and has proven ability to manage multiple job requisitions simultaneously. As a growing organization, the Recruiter will help establish and document recruitment processes following HR best practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Your customer centric approach and relationship management skills will be critical as you build and maintain valued partnerships with hiring managers, stakeholders, and provide an excellent applicant experience.
- You will leverage your strong organizational skills to manage and coordinate full-cycle recruitment processes for multiple roles simultaneously.
- You are able to reach out and engage with passive candidates through LinkedIn and other direct sourcing channels.
- Your outstanding communication skills will be imperative as you conduct job interviews, reference checks, and negotiate with candidates for a wide variety of occupations.
- You will use your presentation skills to attend career fairs, events and deliver in-house information sessions.
- You are someone who thrives on working in a multidisciplinary team environment and are able to interact well with different personality types and working styles.
- You are highly accurate and have good attention to detail as you prepare offer letters and perform other administrative recruitment tasks.
- You have a solid understanding of employment law, human rights, and recruitment best practices and will provide valued services and advice.
- You will assist in administration of HR projects, programs, and initiatives.
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (HR, Business, Social Sciences, Marketing etc.).
- 3+ years of experience in recruitment and HR, supporting full-cycle recruitment, preferably in a high-volume environment.
- Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g. CEGID)
- Experience working in a unionized environment with an understanding of labor laws and collective agreements.
- Strong teamwork, work ethic, and interpersonal skills and able to understand and manage relationships with diverse key internal and external partners.
- All applicants must obtain and maintain the required police security clearance throughout their employment with SPS, which includes a mandatory polygraph examination.
Preferred candidates will have one or more of the following assets:
- Experience recruiting within a unionized environment.
- Experience in a public safety environment.
- Experience direct sourcing passive candidates.
- CPHR or similar professional designation.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Surrey Police Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension through the Municipal Pension Plan, generous vacation entitlements, and ongoing professional development. Employees also benefit from short-term and long-term disability coverage, travel and life insurance, discounted access to City of Surrey recreation facilities, and a dedicated Employee Services team providing personal and family support. With a strong focus on well-being, career growth, and work-life balance, SPS is committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace. Note – The aforementioned benefits only apply to eligible full-time positions within SPS.
This is an exempt position. The annual salary range for this position is $87,201- $102,589 (Pay Band P1) based on 2024 rates.
Applications must be submitted through our online Careers page. This posting will remain open until 11:55pm on May 13, 2025; however, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected.
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Thank you for your interest in working with SPS. We pride ourselves on hiring members that model the mission, vision, and values of SPS through unquestioned integrity and sustaining a visible, credible, inclusive, and respected profile.