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™.
We are searching for a Recruitment Team Lead to join our Recruitment Team located 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 and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- 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 be responsible for full-cycle recruitment across a high-volume portfolios, leading a team of Recruitment Specialist and Recruitment Assistants. You will be a trusted partner to hiring leaders, providing subject matter expertise in recruitment best practices and strategies to attract top talent. This role will begin with a focus on Leading Recruitment for our Metro Sites to support growing operations in our communities. Portfolios may change over time based on operational demand. In your role, you will:
- Evaluate recruitment needs and proactively implement effective sourcing and attraction strategies
- Support full-cycle recruitment for frontline, management, and specialized roles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing forecasts, participate in workforce planning, and maintain vacancy tracking tools
- Develop inclusive job postings and manage postings across internal and external channels
- Conduct screening, interviews, and provide support throughout the selection and onboarding process
- Act as a brand ambassador to represent Shannex at job fairs, campus events, and industry networking opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, educational institutions, and other stakeholders
- Uphold organizational standards and policies while identifying opportunities for process improvement
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:
- A post-secondary degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 1–3 years of recruitment experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and a strong attention to detail
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work independently while managing competing priorities
- Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or unionized settings considered an asset
- Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) certification (or in progress) considered an asset
- A passion for people and creating a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers
About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted