Human Resources Administrative Assistant- employment career Canada

Job title :    Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Location: City     Edmonton,State / Province     Alberta,Country     Canada
Job no.3225BR
Deadline:10/08/2013
Position profile:    
We seek an Administrative Assistant Intern to assist our Human Resources team with a variety of HR activities, primarily in the area of administrative tasks. Based in Edmonton, this entry-level position is ideal for someone looking to establish experience in and fast pace administrative role within the HR field at a fast-paced multinational company with an ever-changing work environment.

Major responsibilities include:
- Placing job postings in a variety of publications, websites and job boards; utilizing inventive methods and sources for attracting quality candidates to North America's Premier Railroad

- Reviewing of resumes and applications, administration of screening tests

- Coordinating and conducting interviews, and identifying superb candidates while proactively working to ensure CN builds a diverse workforce

- Arranging career fairs (set up, invites, and follow up)

- Assisting the Recruitment Coordinator with advertising strategies

- Researching key trade schools and other outreach activities to build strategic relationships on behalf of CN

- A substantial volume of database management is required on an ongoing basis

- Continual analysis and review of existing procedures is encouraged and recommendation of changes when necessary to maximize efficiencies and improve processes

- Filing and other various administrative tasks

This is a contract position (Approximately 4-6 months to be determined with the potential of extension), 40 hours per week. Overnight travel may be required throughout Western Canada.

Employment requirements:
- Highly motivated self-starter; a result-oriented individual who thrives on the pressure of a fast-paced work environment

- Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills are all required.

- Skilled user of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as high comfort level with internet recruiting sites is necessary. Proficiency with SAP would be considered an asset

- We frequently pack recruitment documents for shipping. The successful candidate must be able to lift up to 20 lb.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We offer a competitive wage; however, benefits are not included for positions at this level. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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