12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers
Lead statement
Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees.
Main duties
- Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications
- Advise job applicants on employment requirements and on terms and conditions of employment
- Review candidate inventories and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews and transfers, redeployment and placement of personnel
- Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions
- Coordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates
- Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
- Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
- Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
- Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services such as employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs
- May manage and follow up on the opening of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) files
- May supervise personnel clerks performing filing and record-keeping duties.
Employment requirements
- A college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is usually required.
- Certification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) may be required.
- Some experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required.
Example job titles
personnel administrator · assistant personnel officer · staffing officer · placement officer - human resources · student placement officer · recruiting officer · recruitment officer · personnel recruitment officer · personnel selection officer · personnel officer · senior staffing officer · human resources officer · staffing analyst · personnel adviser · staffing adviser · personnel management adviser · staffing coordinator · interviewer - human resources · employment interviewer · recruitment specialist · employment supervisor · personnel supervisor · executive recruiter · personnel interviewer · recruiter - employment · recruitment assistant · labour force consultant · recruitment consultant · head-hunter · human resources technician
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.00 | $33.33 | $52.73 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.00 | $35.10 | $47.95 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $31.25 | $48.87 |
| New Brunswick | $21.25 | $31.73 | $49.74 |
| Quebec | $24.80 | $31.25 | $52.88 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $34.87 | $52.73 |
| Manitoba | $21.63 | $27.00 | $46.63 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.17 | $33.33 | $62.02 |
| Alberta | $24.04 | $34.62 | $55.38 |
| British Columbia | $24.04 | $33.52 | $51.28 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.