Job Description

The Newcomer Recruitment and Settlement Coordinator will play a vital role in our organization's immigration and recruitment efforts, providing essential support and guidance to newcomers throughout the hiring, onboarding and settlement process. This position will work directly with the International Recruitment Manager and their team, supporting recruitment activities while ensuring a seamless arrival and integration experience for individuals joining our company. The Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with recruitment administration, organizing lodging and transportation, scheduling onboarding and settlement activities and interacting with multicultural groups to enhance the newcomer experience.

• Liaise with the International Recruitment Manager to coordinate recruitment and arrival timelines.
• Assist with recruitment activities including posting jobs, managing requisitions, screening candidates and participating in interviews.
• Coordinate candidate communication throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Arrange and secure appropriate lodging for newcomer arrivals.
• Organize and manage transportation for newcomers, ensuring a smooth journey.
• Schedule and oversee onboarding activities, including orientations and driver training.
• Handle settlement tasks like SIN and Medicare applications.
• Support onboarding documentation and ensure employee files are complete and accurate.
• Engage with local multicultural groups to improve newcomer integration.
• Conduct regular check-ins with newcomers post-arrival, providing support.
• Ensure consistent best practices for recruitment, onboarding and settlement across sites and regions.
• Focus on retaining newcomers and their families, fostering a welcoming environment.
• Assist with recruitment reporting, scheduling and related administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling candidate and employee information.

• A completed post-secondary education is required.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills are essential.
• Strong organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Experience or a demonstrated interest in recruitment, new Canadian recruitment, immigration or settlement services is an asset.
• Experience supporting recruitment activities such as interviews, job postings or requisition management is considered an asset.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent cultural sensitivity and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for coordination, scheduling and recruitment administration.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for occasional travel.

About J.D. Irving, Limited

J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. Since 1882 our focus has been on providing quality products and superior service to customers around the world. Our head offices are in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. J.D. Irving, Limited is made up of a diverse group of companies in various business segments:

Forestry & Forest Products

Transportation

Shipbuilding & Industrial Marine

Retail & Distribution

Industrial Equipment, Construction Services & Building Materials

Specialty Printing

Consumer Packaged Goods

Food Processing

At J.D. Irving, Limited our core values form the foundation of our company’s story and how we operate on a daily basis. J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to growing leaders and providing them with challenging and rewarding career opportunities. With a focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across various industries, JDI offers both internal and external competency based development tailored to individual needs. Our external partners are recognized as world-class, assisting us in creating one of the best leadership pipelines in the country. We partner with some of the top educational and training development schools in Canada who are considered to be "leaders in developing leaders".

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Saint John, CA

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

jdirving.com

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