LEAD RECRUITER

About Breakthrough Academy

Breakthrough Academy specializes in helping innovative entrepreneurs in the contracting industry grow their businesses by implementing excellent operational systems into their companies. We believe in the unlimited potential of entrepreneurship and help our Members (clients) break through barriers and take their businesses to the next level.

Our proprietary training program brings systemization to a company’s operations, develops an entrepreneur’s core business skills, and holds accountability to goals along with a clear business plan.

Breakthrough Academy is now nine years old and continuing to grow rapidly, with over 900 business owners developing in the program and an awesome team of 50 running the show.

We’ve had a tremendous track record of growth over the past 9 years. To fuel Breakthrough Academy’s future development, we’ll continue to add many exciting roles and people in the coming years. Because of this, we’re looking for a talented Lead Recruiter who fits our brand values and is truly passionate about bringing together amazing people.

This is where you come in.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

• You eat, sleep, and breathe recruitment. You’re not just great at it, you love it!
• You know how to build a workforce of power teams and take pride in the results
• You are the life of the professional party! You radiate positive energy every day
• Work is more fun with you around, though when it’s time to buckle down, you’re the one who gets things done
• You are an interview, assessment, and selection guru
• You have strong instincts and a natural ability to read people
• You consistently prioritize win-win outcomes for the company and the candidate in your decision-making
• Your favorite day of the week is any day you get to roll out the red carpet for a new employee
• You understand the importance of first impressions and are proud to be the welcoming face of the company
• You care about people. Like, really, really care. Nothing brings you more joy than seeing others succeed
• Making connections is your jam, and you know how to work a room like a pro
• Networking comes naturally, and you have an expansive professional circle
• You always say, “Bring it on!” when a new challenge or problem arises
• You stay cool as a cucumber under pressure and excel at making tough decisions
• You have experience in applicant tracking systems and can navigate them with ease
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong desire to contribute to the success of a fast-paced, growing business

IN THE ROLE, YOU WILL BE:

• Defining comprehensive recruitment strategies and objectives across all audience segments
• Overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process, from identifying role needs to start dates
• Collaborating with teams to manage and streamline interviewing processes
• Proactively sourcing and identifying potential candidates through various channels
• Participating in the role development for new roles by supporting the creation of job description, performance metrics and organizational alignment
• Researching and attending networking events to expand our network and brand exposure
• Assisting in implementing applicant tracking systems and technology tools
• Reporting on recruitment metrics to ensure effectiveness and drive strategy
• Hiring and collaborating with external recruitment agencies when necessary
• Driving the communications of our internal brand experience to the external market
• Developing collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders and industry professionals
• Building and maintaining a network of potential candidates and key influencers
• Collaborating with departments and support hiring managers with interview guidelines and skills training programs
• Implementing and managing an employee referral program effectively
• Establish and communicate relevant recruitment policies, procedures, and practices

Experience Required

• 3+ years of experience in a senior recruitment role, with a strong track record of successfully hiring for various roles, including professional-level roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in talent sourcing with online platform marketing (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc), direct head hunting, and team networking
• Good knowledge of all interview, assessment, and selection techniques
• Experience working with an applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be available to travel to our awesome in person Member & Team Events and to our shared office space in Vancouver, BC
• Must be able to work in Canada & located in Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island, or, Calgary