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Recruitment & Business Development Specialist Prince George, BC | Full-Time, Permanent $65,000 Base Salary + Commission on New Business Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM With our longtime Prince George team member preparing for a well-earned retirement, Excel Personnel is looking for an experienced Recruitment & Business Development Specialist to take over an established 360 recruitment desk in our Prince George office. You’ll manage existing client and candidate relationships, handle temporary and permanent recruitment from start to finish, actively develop new business, and continue growing Excel Personnel’s presence throughout Prince George and Northern BC. You’ll be the primary Excel Personnel team member based in our Prince George office, giving you plenty of autonomy to manage your desk and local market. But you won’t be on your own. You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team, with regular collaboration and support from our Kamloops office. And as you grow the business, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your earnings too. In addition to a $65,000 base salary, this position offers commission on new business you bring to Excel Personnel. What You’ll Be Doing Recruitment & Staffing Manage an established 360 recruitment desk across temporary, contract and permanent placements Build on existing relationships with clients and candidates throughout the region Work directly with clients to understand their business, workplace and hiring needs Develop job postings and recruitment strategies for a wide variety of positions Source candidates through job boards, our database, social media, networking and direct outreach Review applications, conduct interviews and assess candidate qualifications and fit Present qualified candidates to clients and coordinate the interview and selection process Coordinate skills assessments, reference checks, criminal record checks and other pre-employment screening Support offer negotiations, placements and onboarding Manage temporary assignments and maintain regular communication with temporary employees and clients Build and maintain a strong local candidate network and recruitment pipeline Business Development & Market Growth Growing our Prince George business is a key part of this role. You’ll have an established foundation to build from, along with the opportunity to develop new relationships and expand our client base. Proactively identify and pursue new business throughout Prince George and Northern BC Connect with prospective clients through direct outreach, networking, referrals and meetings Build relationships with local employers and turn opportunities into new clients and job orders Grow existing client relationships by identifying additional recruitment and staffing needs Conduct client meetings and workplace visits Build a strong professional network within the Prince George business community Represent Excel Personnel at networking events, business functions and community activities Continue strengthening Excel Personnel’s presence and reputation throughout the region What We’re Looking For Minimum three years of HR experience, including dedicated recruitment experience Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruitment Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills Strong client service and relationship-building abilities Confidence prospecting, networking and approaching prospective clients A genuine drive to develop new business and grow a client base Excellent communication, organization and follow-through Ability to manage multiple searches, temporary assignments and competing priorities Self-motivated and comfortable working independently Proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership of your work Working knowledge of BC employment standards and employment practices Previous staffing or recruitment agency experience is a strong asset Previous 360 recruitment experience is a strong asset CPHR designation is an asset but is not required Working Hours & Schedule This position works Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our offices are closed on Mondays. There is no regular Monday work schedule; however, you’ll periodically check email and phone messages remotely and respond if something genuinely urgent requires attention. What It’s Like to Work With Us We’re a small, close-knit team, and who we work with matters to us. Our culture is collaborative, supportive and straightforward. Honesty and transparency are important, and we believe in treating each other, our clients and our candidates with respect. We share information, help each other when things get busy and work through challenges together. We’re professional, but we’re also friendly, down-to-earth and like to have fun at work. We value open communication, accountability and people who contribute positively to the team. While you’ll work independently from our Prince George office, you won’t be on an island. You’ll have regular contact, collaboration and support from our Kamloops team and will be an important part of the broader Excel Personnel team. What We Offer $65,000 annual base salary Commission on new business, giving you additional earning potential as you grow your client base and the Prince George market Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM work schedule Office closed Mondays, with periodic remote monitoring for urgent matters Two weeks of vacation Extended health and dental benefits with premiums shared 50/50 Ongoing training and professional development Enrolment in the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation program through ACSESS following successful completion of probation The autonomy to manage and grow an established local market with the support of an experienced team About Excel Personnel For 33 years, Excel Personnel has been connecting employers with great people throughout British Columbia. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment and staffing services to organizations across the province. We don’t specialize in one particular industry or type of position, which means there’s plenty of variety. One search could be for an accounting professional, the next for an administrative employee, skilled tradesperson, manager or executive. That variety keeps recruitment interesting and gives our team the opportunity to continually learn about different businesses, industries and occupations. After more than three decades in business, we’re proud of the relationships we’ve built and the reputation Excel Personnel has earned in the communities we serve. We believe in doing business honestly, treating people well and following through on our commitments. If you’re an experienced recruiter who wants to step into an established desk, make it your own, grow your earnings through business development and have a supportive team behind you, we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply We’re excited to hear from you! To make the application process simple, you have two easy options: Email your resume to [email protected] Apply directly through our online job portal: https://excel.zohorecruit.ca/jobs/Careers/5334000008193592/Recruitment-Business-Development-Specialist Know Someone Who Would Be a Great Fit? Refer them to us! If your referral is hired for this permanent position, we’ll pay you $500 as a thank-you.
