Recruitment & Talent Management Coordinator Full Time

Position Information

Position Title Recruitment & Talent Management Coordinator

Research Project

Department/Unit People and Culture

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S115-26

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $54,222 – $72,426 per annum

Classification ADM-04

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie University’s People and Culture team strives to ensure Dalhousie’s people and culture goals and core values are aligned and fully embedded across the institution so that all members of the university community feel included, motivated, and supported to excel in their careers and in advancing the mission of the university. Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Recruitment and Talent Management, the Recruitment and Talent Management Coordinator will provide comprehensive administrative, scheduling, coordination, and systems support to the Recruitment & Talent Management ( RTM ) portfolio. The Coordinator ensures smooth operation of day-to-day activities across all streams of recruitment, career development, and talent management functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide front‑line support to clients and candidates by triaging inquiries, advising on recruitment, job opportunities, learning and development programs, and escalating issues as required.
• Coordinate the end‑to‑end posting and administration of job opportunities in PeopleAdmin, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with best practices.
• Support recruitment processes by tracking search files, releasing applications, verifying bargaining unit status, and providing backup support for offers, references, and hiring documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, interviews, events, and learning activities, including logistics, scheduling, virtual platforms, and senior leader onboarding support.
• Serve as a key systems and data support contact for PeopleAdmin and learning platforms, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and continuous process improvement.
• Administer learning and development funding and financial processes, including reimbursements, invoicing, reconciliations, and budget tracking in accordance with institutional policies.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field, plus a minimum of three years’ in human resource management activities with a focus on recruitment (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to assess information, make sound decisions autonomously, and work effectively with minimal direction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated tact and diplomacy in building effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders in a client‑service‑focused environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and apply a process‑ and systems‑focused mindset.

Assets

• Human resources certificate and/or professional designation.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience in a post-secondary or similarly complex environment.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Service
• Relationship Building

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 04/21/2026

Close Date 05/05/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20843