Sourcing Specialist, Talent Acquisition – BC Cancer – Flexible Work Location

Sourcing Specialist, Talent Acquisition

BC Cancer

Flexible Work Location, BC

We are seeking a proactive Sourcing Specialist to join our BC Cancer team! In this role, you will utilize LinkedIn and use other creative techniques to proactively source candidates for difficult-to-fill positions, establishing relationships with potential hires. Strong organizational skills are essential to maintaining a robust talent pipeline and collaborating closely with our recruitment advisors. Excellent communication and rapport-building skills are critical to your success in this dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do

The Sourcing Specialist, Talent Acquisition works in a team environment, supporting Talent Acquisition (TA) colleagues with recruitment of top candidates for clinical and leadership positions within the assigned complex BC Cancer portfolio. This role is responsible for conducting searches and implementing proactive recruitment initiatives, and works directly with both job candidates and TA Advisors. Usual tasks include:

• Support the identification of external and internal talent across a diverse portfolio and support the talent acquisition of healthcare clinicians, corporate professionals and leaders into Provincial Health Services Authority career opportunities.
• Responsibility for building a strong talent pipeline for PHSA current and future staffing needs.
• Use strong relationship management skills, develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to feed talent pipelines and works within Talent Acquisition and other People & Culture departments to network with internal and external partners.
• Provide value-add advice and guidance, and works closely with Talent Acquisition Advisors and Representatives to support sourcing strategies by researching, developing, and leveraging talent pools and new approaches to sourcing.
• Identify suitable candidates for PHSA’s leadership search process and supports the development of an overall search strategy.
• Contributes to a proactive approach to talent acquisition by conducting research through various methods including internet searches, name generation, social networking, job boards and utilizing the PHSA database.
  Use social media networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter) to source and connect with potential candidates; Interact with health care professionals on niche platforms.
• Develop and maintain local, provincial, national and international contacts to source candidate through the development and maintenance of a network of contacts and related databases.
• Works closely with talent vendors continuously identifying opportunities to enhance PHSA’s Talent Acquisition systems/tools. Including, but not limited to systems such as ICIMS and ePriorities.
  Oversee the Management Talent Acquisitions usage of talent systems, including ICIMS, ePriorities, and Psychometric assessment. Conducting regular training and audits of systems usage to ensure data integrity.
• Participate in advertising planning with the MTA team and supports the Director and Advisors with their advertising needs and the development of templates for publications and websites.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and present the research progress to date and identify any gaps and regularly liaises and collaborates with colleagues to ensure successful completion of projects.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with specialized experience in recruitment.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a role supporting recruitment, sourcing, interviewing and hiring processes within a complex organization.

You have:

• Extensive knowledge of talent sourcing and recruitment/selection best practices, and related human resource policies and procedures; exercises considerable judgment, tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others.
• Knowledge of various online search techniques, including extensive experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, recruitment search methods.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives using Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Talent Management Systems; psychometric assessment experience an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with strict attention to detail; skilled at managing workload through prioritization of workload activities
• Demonstrates creativity, resourcefulness, and an excellent customer service orientation
• Thrives when working in a fast-paced environment and contributes to maintaining a positive and welcoming work environment.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including 2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until March 31, 2026)
Salary Range: $67,861 – $97,550/ year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: Flexible Work Location (within BC).
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 0830 -1600
Requisition Number: 174022E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey-one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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