Recruitment Clerk

Role overview

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Recruitment Clerk to support its Human Resources, Planning, Property and Development department. This is a permanent, full-time position based at Unit 56-81 Garry Street with a hybrid work arrangement tied to the designated work location.

Work schedule and compensation

Standard working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pay range is $1,798.30 to $2,105.55 bi-weekly, aligned with the Clerk B classification under the C.U.P.E. collective agreement. The employee group is C.U.P.E.

About the employer

The City of Winnipeg is one of Manitoba’s largest employers, serving more than half of the province’s residents through a broad range of services. The organization offers competitive compensation, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision coverage, pension plans, maternity/parental leave programs, and learning and development opportunities to support employee growth.

The City emphasizes a workplace that is diverse, safe, healthy, and inclusive. Flexible work arrangements, including flexible hours and remote or hybrid work, may be available subject to review and approval. Employees approved for remote work must remain able to return to their designated work site or another work location when in-person attendance is required.

Equity and accommodation

The City of Winnipeg encourages applications from equity-seeking groups that have historically been underrepresented, including Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers. Where permitted, preference may be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of these groups, after applicable recruitment and promotion provisions are considered. Reasonable accommodation requests will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference may also be given to internal applicants.

Position summary

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Recruitment Clerk provides clerical and administrative assistance to Human Resource Consultants throughout the recruitment process. The role includes maintaining recruitment records in PeopleSoft, preparing bulletins, coordinating tests and interviews, and handling other recruitment-related administrative tasks. The position also helps maintain organizational charts and job description files and may support Human Resources Branch labour relations activities, including hearing coordination and preparing letters and other documentation.

Key duties

• Deliver administrative support for recruitment activities from start to finish.
• Enter and update information in the PeopleSoft Recruitment Module while preserving data accuracy.
• Keep departmental organizational charts and recruitment/job description tracking spreadsheets current.
• Maintain the seniority listing and foremanship training list.
• Assist with HR projects assigned by the Manager or Human Resource Consultants.
• Carry out additional duties consistent with the position classification.

Education and experience

Applicants should have post-secondary education in office administration or business administration, or an equivalent mix of education, training, and experience. A Human Resource Management certificate or diploma is considered an asset. The role calls for extensive administrative and clerical experience in a fast-paced environment, including building and maintaining tracking systems. Experience handling confidential records, reviewing and editing documents, and working with PeopleSoft or a similar HR information system, ideally in recruitment, is required. Experience supporting recruitment activities is an advantage.

Skills and competencies

Strong candidates will be highly organized, able to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven setting. The role also calls for solid interpersonal skills, the ability to build strong working relationships, problem-solving ability, sound judgment, initiative, teamwork, and clear verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is expected.

Additional requirements

Applicants educated outside Canada must provide proof that their education is comparable to the minimum Canadian requirement. Foreign credentials must be supported by an official academic assessment report from a recognized Canadian assessment service at the time of application.

Conditions of employment

The selected candidate must remain legally eligible to work in Canada. If a work permit is held, it is the candidate’s responsibility to keep it valid. A police information check satisfactory to the employer will also be required at the candidate’s expense.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online with all required documents, including a current resume. Applications missing required documentation will not be considered, and submitted materials must clearly show how the applicant meets the position’s qualifications. Application support is available through the City of Winnipeg HR website, the organization’s FAQ resources, or by contacting 311.

Posting notes

Position reports to the Manager of Human Resources. An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future permanent and temporary vacancies and will remain active for 12 months. For positions covered by the relevant collective agreement, internal recruitment and promotion requirements will be used before eligibility lists from other competitions are considered. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Reference details

Posting number: 127167. Closing date: July 22, 2026.