Resume and Interview tips from a RECRUITER

The Job Talk Podcast - Episode 042

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Trevor had the opportunity to grow up in multiple cities across Western Canada, giving him insight into the regional nuances and characteristics that make it unique.

He is a graduate of Western University, and holds additional accreditations from UBC, the ICF, and is currently enrolled in the Human Resources program at SFU with an eye to earning his CHRP designation.

Trevor’s pre-recruitment corporate career spanned 15-years with organizations such as Labatt, SC Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics in roles ranging from Sales Representative to Director.

Trevor complements his employment with volunteer work with a variety of organizations, both past and present. Some of these include Board positions with the Food Executives Club of Vancouver, the CAN Fishing for Kids Tournament, the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, and others.

Trevor’s sense of humour, professionalism, and ability to connect with all candidates and clients alike, make him a valued resource in the community he serves.

Trevor’s recruitment focus is on mid to senior level Sales and Marketing roles for the Consumer Products and Life Sciences categories.

MacDonald Search Group has great resources for candidates. Reach out to request a Resume Creation or Interview Guide.

Description
Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources or personnel departments.

Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with other departmental managers.
Co-ordinate internal and external training and recruitment activities.

Develop and implement labour relations policies and procedures and negotiate collective agreements.

Administer employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
Advise and assist other departmental managers on interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs.

Oversee the classification and rating of occupations.

Organize and conduct employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and compensation and participate actively on various joint committees.

Direct the organization's quality management program.

Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Pay Equity Act.

Job Forecast
For Human resources managers, over the period 2019-2028, new job openings (arising from expansion demand and replacement demand) are expected to total 15,000 , while 15,700 new job seekers (arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility) are expected to be available to fill them.

As job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2019-2028 period, the balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period.

Employment Requirements
A bachelor's degree in a field related to personnel management, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or Completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required.

Several years of experience as a personnel officer or human resource specialist are required.


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