Careers

Bilingual Staffing Officer

Province
Ontario
City/Town
Ottawa
Hours
Full-time
Job ID
24-341
Department
Human Resources

Location: 24 Colonnade Road, Ottawa ON
Schedule: Daytime, Monday to Friday
Starting Salary: $55,400/year

Commissionaires Ottawa is excited to share that we have a new opening in our Human Resources Department for a Bilingual Staffing Officer.

What you will be doing…

As a Staffing Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the organization’s staffing needs by identifying the right talent and ensuring a smooth hiring process. You will work closely with hiring managers and other HR team members to help attract, select, and onboard top talent.

Some of your responsibilities include…

• Work with hiring managers to determine position requirements and selection criteria
• Create and post job opportunities on internal and external platforms
• Review, log, and screen applications to identify qualified candidates
• Contact candidates to discuss job details and expectations
• Conduct pre-screening interviews and reference checks
• Schedule and coordinate interviews and internal transfers
• Participate in the interview and selection panels, ensuring fairness and consistency
• Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding materials
• Update and maintain staffing-related content on the Employee Intranet
• Provide guidance to employees on résumé writing and career development
• Research and apply best practices for staffing and selection processes
• Support talent identification for hard-to-fill roles in collaboration with recruiting teams
• Assist with succession planning and promote opportunities for internal career growth

What’s in it for you?

• Work for a reputable and nationally known company
• Work in a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Employer paid professional development
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off, holidays and sick days
• Retirement plans with company matching of employee contributions
• Employee discount programs, social outings and holiday gatherings

You’re a good fit if…

• You have excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and tact
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented
• You excel in interviewing, questioning, and selection processes
• You manage your time well and can prioritize tasks effectively
• You deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• You exercise sound judgment and have the ability to make effective decisions
Your must-haves:
• Be bilingual in both French and English with strong oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience with a focus on staffing and/or recruiting
• A diploma or degree in Human Resources or a related field; a combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered
• Demonstrated understanding of Recruitment best practices and related legislation
• Demonstrate Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• A Secret level Security Clearance from the Federal Government, or be eligible to obtain it

Application Process

If we’re the right fit for you, we want to hear from you! Send us your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.
Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process.
Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.
We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.