Come work as a Talent Acquisition Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join the Talent Acquisition team. Apply today to join our team! 

This is a Hybrid Remote/In-office position. 

As a Talent Acquisition Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will: 

• Support the Talent Acquisition team in the employment process by completing reference checks and other verifications for external hires, administering testing to applicants, maintaining record of advertising expenditures and assisting with the organization of job fairs and career days.
• Assist with the preparation of position vacancy bulletins and job postings and forward appropriate information to appropriate managers.
• Provide support and relieve Customer Service Representatives when they are absent.
• Interact and communicate with staff, managers and the public on matters such as advertised and posted positions, employment opportunities, application procedures, salary and timekeeping problems and written and verbal reference requests.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a recognized diploma in Human Resources Management and one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and database programs, e.g. MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Visio is required.

Knowledge and Abilities 

• Employs expertise in the use of desktop computer applications for such things as creating databases to store information and preparing general and specialized reports and projects.
• Applies excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments and schedule activities in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and maintains customer relations.
• Practices diligence and care when maintaining, monitoring, calculating and summarizing data, records and budget information.
• Effectively utilizes both verbal and written communication skills when obtaining and providing information and communicating electronically, verbally and in written format.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.