12101

Human resources and recruitment officers

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

Example job titles

•human resources officer
•personnel officer
•recruitment specialist
•staffing analyst
•staffing coordinator

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Human resources and recruitment officers are categorized under NOC code 12101. This occupation belongs to TEER category 2, making it highly relevant for various Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as multiple Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These professionals are essential to Canada's labor market, responsible for identifying staffing vacancies, recruiting candidates, and managing internal hiring processes.

To meet the employment requirements for NOC 12101, candidates typically need a university degree or college diploma in human resources, business administration, industrial relations, or a related social science discipline. Common duties include preparing job postings, screening applications, conducting interviews, contacting references, and advising applicants on employment terms. Depending on the province and employer, professional certification such as the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation may be preferred or required.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official, up-to-date program requirements, please refer directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or consult a regulated Canadian immigration professional.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.