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Recruitment Assistant
@ Shannex
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a Recruitment Assistant for its Recruitment Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role manages job postings, pre-screens candidates, coordinates interviews, completes due diligence checks and handles new hire paperwork. The position is full-time and includes a broad benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Manage job advertisement and posting process
- Pre-screen candidates for minimum requirements
- Coordinate and schedule interviews
- Complete due diligence checks for candidates
- Send, gather and upload new hire paperwork
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Human Resources or related field
- Previous experience in a similar role or administrative/HR office setting
- Exceptional interpersonal, multi-tasking and organizational skills
- High proficiency with MS Office
- Previous Applicant Tracking Software experience (strong asset)
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check where applicable
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Office Administration, Human Resources |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 235 |
| View page |
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
The Recruitment Team is growing! We are searching for a Recruitment Assistant to join our Recruitment Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
As a key member of the Recruitment Team, you will work closely with the Recruitment Specialists to achieve the common goal of improving the candidate experience. You will:
- Manage the job advertisement and posting process
- Pre-screen candidates to ensure the minimum requirements are met
- Coordinate and schedule interviews
- Complete due diligence checks for candidates
- Send, gather, and upload new hire paperwork
- Works closely with Recruitment and Recruitment Specialists to ensure best candidates are flagged to hiring manager for review
- Confirms unsuccessful candidates with Recruitment Manager, Recruitment Team Lead or Recruitment Specialist
- Sends email regrets to unsuccessful candidates
- Uploads documents to personnel files
- Other administrative tasks and duties as required
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
- Previous experience in a similar role. Experience working in an administrative role in an office setting or in a Human Resources department is an asset
- Exceptional interpersonal, multi-tasking and organizational skills
- A high proficiency with MS Office and are eager and quick to learn new software
- Previous experience with Applicant Tracking Software is considered a strong asset
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills, both verbally and written
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care
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