Specialist, GVA Campus Talent Attraction (9-month contract)

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG’s Campus Recruiting team is passionate about ensuring we have a best-in-class recruitment experience. Our goal is to create a positive, unforgettable experience at each stage of the candidate journey.

• Do you like action and adapt easily in fast-past and dynamic environments?
• Are you a self-starter, resourceful, and organized?
• Do you flourish in a team environment?
• Are you creative and enjoy the challenge to think outside the box?
• Are you passionate about inspiring students to pursue impactful career paths?

Our Greater Vancouver Area team is looking for a Campus Recruitment Specialist to support the development, planning and execution of our early talent and undergraduate campus recruitment strategy, events, and activities. From time to time, you may also be asked to support events outside of the campus portfolio. This is a contract role spanning a nine-month period. Reporting into the Campus Senior Manager, you will be working with the Campus Recruiting Partner and an outstanding team of recruitment professionals committed providing excellence in all they do.

• Manage job requisitions and candidate workflow in our Applicant Tracking System.
• Responsible for project management, planning and execution of all campus recruitment events for the GVA.
• Responsible for communications and logistics coordination for information sessions, recruitment events, interviews, and all other strategic recruitment initiatives.
• Displays a positive image of KPMG to prospective students when attending events and building and maintaining relationships with prospective candidates and incoming new hires.
• Collaborates with Campus Recruitment Leads and the Digital team to amplify and enhance all events and recruitment programs on social media.
• Leads junior team members as they support the execution of recruitment programs, events, and administrative activities.
• Contributes new ideas and is passionate about challenging the status quo for the betterment of the candidate experience.
• At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

Please note that many campus recruitment programs and projects span over several months. This role will require in-person event attendance and some travel for recruitment purposes within the region.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Campus or Student recruitment, HR or similar roles
• Experience in event planning and execution for both in-person and virtual settings
• Outstanding organization, project management skills and attention to detail demonstrated through experience in event planning and/or multi-stakeholder projects.
• Highly motivated, with ability to manage multiple priorities and activities; strong time management skills and ability to work within deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent relationship building skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work cooperatively with people who have a diverse range of skills, styles, and approaches.
• Exceptional communicator, people-centered, and passionate about creating a diverse, inclusive, and belonging culture.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including outside of regular business hours.
• Self-starter and desire to work in a face-paced team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $53,000 to $79,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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