City : Waterloo

Category : Software & Systems

Industry : IT

Employer : BlackBerry

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Position Summary

Working on the University & Colleges team, the Recruitment Coordinator is a highly valued member of the team who plays an integral role in attracting and engaging the very best student talent within the industry. This role presents an opportunity for a student considering a career in recruitment to experience full-cycle recruitment within a leading IoT and Cyber security company.

Location: Waterloo, ON

Length of Term: 4 Months

You will:

• Experience a full recruitment cycle, including job postings, networking, screening, onboarding and arranging interviews for prospective talent

• Be a brand ambassador and market upcoming work opportunities to prospective hires, this may be through virtual events, info session, jobs fairs and more

• Improve the student experience through idea generation, hosting social and profession development events, and building connections within our student cohort

• Generate and prepare documents related to employee offer packages. This includes conducting background screening, reference checks, and gathering legal documentation for incoming talent

• Assist with various ongoing team initiatives which may including social media, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or a project that relates to the individual’s studies/interests

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in the field of Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications or other applicable field

• Solid knowledge of various tools and technologies including: MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and Abode Acrobat

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

• Outstanding customer service and communication - able handle issues in a positive and friendly manner when dealing with all levels of employees

• Comfort with learning new technologies and business tools. Experience with an HRIS or database management system is an asset

• Effective at balancing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks

Student Life at Blackberry

• Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.
• Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.
• Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

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