YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.
Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.
Role Description The Junior Recruiter is a full-time, on-site role based in Canada, supporting YMCA Calgary’s talent acquisition needs across its programs and facilities. This role is responsible for assisting with the full recruitment lifecycle, including posting job openings, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and maintaining candidate communication. The Junior Recruiter will help schedule and conduct initial interviews, prepare offer letters under supervision, and support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new team members. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining recruitment records, updating applicant tracking systems, supporting hiring managers with recruitment-related questions, and participating in job fairs or community outreach events. The role also involves collaborating with HR colleagues to ensure recruitment practices align with YMCA Calgary’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jr. Recruiter (Full Time)
Hybrid - Remote and In-branch
Salary: $44,138/yr - $55,172/yr
Start Date: Immediately
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following;
· Diploma or certificate in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field; equivalent education or experience may be considered.
· Minimum 1 year experience in recruitment and administration.
· Basic understanding of human resources practices is considered an asset.
· Demonstrates YMCA Calgary’s core values and maintains confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
· Strong communication and administrative skills with good attention to detail, and manage multiple competing priorities.
· Ability to work both independently and in a team by building strong professional relationships.
· Proficiency in MS office tools; experience working with an HRIS system is an asset.
· Ability to travel between YMCA Calgary branches regularly.
The succesfull candidate will be required to provide:
· Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
· Three professional references.
Duties and Responsibilities includes:
· Create and post job postings to a variety of internal and external platforms.
· Screen and forward suitable applications to hiring supervisors.
· Conduct reference checks and create offer letters for part-time, full-time, and seasonal employees.
· Assist the Recruiter in other recruitment related process, events, and strategies.
· Ensure the provision of a safe environment through the hiring, supervision and training of qualified and competent staff and volunteers in the recruitment team.
· Assist with Onboarding Trainings of new hiring managers.
· Assist Recruiter, proactively plan and attend recruitment fairs and other recruitment events.
· Support the L&D Specialist with LMS related inquiries.
· Collect, maintain, and ensure accuracy of staff certifications in the HR database.
· Deliver monthly compliance status report to the association & resolve any discrepancies that arise.
· Build relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure compliance information is updated regularly and follow up where there are gaps in reporting.
· Assist with other Human Resource projects as assigned and provide administrative support to the HR department.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
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YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.
Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.
Only applications submitted online will be considered, but for any position-specific concerns or questions, please email careers@ymcacalgary.org
