Personnel and Recruitment Officers (NOC 1223)

What They Do Personnel and recruitment officers perform some or all of the following duties: Negotiate settlements of appeals and disputes and co-ordinate termination of employment process Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services such as employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs May supervise personnel clerks performing filing and record-keeping 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 arrange transfers, redeployment and placement of personnel Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions Co-ordinate 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

Where They Find Work —    Top Occupational Areas Administrative and support waste management and remediation services 28% Public administration 17% Health care and social assistance 9% Educational services 7% Management scientific and technical consulting services 5% Finance and insurance 4% Computer systems design and related services 3% The unionization rate (21%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations. The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Personnel and Recruitment Officers are found in Quebec and Ontario while the lowest concentrations are in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland.

Related Occupation(s) Specialists in Human Resources (NOC 1121)

Something to Think About

Use the "Where They Find Work" graph to target your worksearch. It may be easier to get into industries with the most people in this field. Want to work in an industry that hires fewer workers in this field? To be more marketable, check out whether you have the most up-to-date knowledge and technology skills for that industry. Check the provincial/territorial or local information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) for opportunities in your area.

What You Need A university degree or college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology 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. Many recent entrants have either an undergraduate university degree or a community college diploma.

Required/Related    Educational Programs* This will let you explore the program(s) of study that lead to this (these) occupation(s). Social Services (C891) Commerce - Business Administration (U120) Sociology (U880) *  These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.

Useful Experience/Skills Leadership Computer literacy Team work Supervisory experience		Useful High School Subjects Business English
Depending on your background, this Education, Training, and Experience info will help you to: Choose your high school courses Plan your post-secondary program Choose relevant volunteer work Decide what new skills to learn Read job ads, professional journals, and newspapers for what the industry needs and employers want. Talk to employers and employees to find out the exceptional skills and knowledge that will help you land a job.

Current Conditions Your work prospects are rated FAIR because: Employment grew at an average rate. The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings. Hourly wages ($21.02) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is below average. The unemployment rate (4%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects Current   Fair   2009   Fair

Outlook to 2009 Your work prospects will continue to be FAIR because: The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average. The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

If you are beginning your career investigation, national outlooks will give you a good overview of trends. Ready to explore an occupation in more detail? Check provincial/territorial or local outlooks (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca).

What you can expect to make (Average Hourly Earnings ($/hour))
Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 $12.52 $11.74 25-54 $21.40 $19.76 55+ $20.60 $19.59 Overall Average for Ages (20+) This Occupation All Occupations $21.02 $18.07		Hourly wages ($21.02) are close to the national average ($18.07). These earnings are above average for occupations in the business, finance and administration sector and are close to average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at a below-average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Your salary can be affected by your background, the company's size and benefits, and the region and setting (urban or rural). Check out salaries in your own region by seeking info from: Employees/unions/associations Employers/human resource people Training institutions and placement services Company websites Professional/trade journals

Close to the average
The unemployment rate (4%) is close to the 2004 average (7%). This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations. A low unemployment rate often means less competition for the jobs available. But you still need to have the required training and experience. A high unemployment rate doesn't necessarily mean you'll have great difficulty getting hired. But it can mean a fluctuating demand for workers, and you may experience bouts of unemployment.		Year This Occupation All Occupations 1991 6% 10% 1992 9% 11% 1993 5% 11% 1994 1% 10% 1995 3% 10% 1996 4% 10% 1997 4% 9% 1998 2% 8% 1999 1% 8% 2000 2% 7% 2001 5% 7% 2002 7% 8% 2003 9% 8% 2004 4% 7%

% of part-time work is about the same as average
This Occupation All Occupations Full-time 94% 81% Part-time 6% 19%		There were 19,800 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 22% since 1997. The percentage of part-time workers is 6% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has dropped since 1997.
When full-time work is difficult to find, look at alternatives such as contract work, consulting, shared positions, and telework.

Average
The percentage of self-employed workers is 5% compared to the 2004 average of 15%.		This Occupation All Occupations Self-Employed 5% 15%
Does this occupation have an above-average rate of self-employment? Consider being your own boss if you can't find work with an employer.

Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 5% 10% 25-54 87% 72% 55+ 7% 12%		The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be above average because of a tendency to retire at an earlier-than-average age (60).
Look at the youngest group. A low percentage means fewer openings for brand-new workers. A high percentage means more openings for brand-new workers. Look at the oldest age group. A high percentage means positions could open up from retirements. This could be significant for both mid-career changers and brand-new workers.

Above average
The percentage of women (74%) is above the 2004 average of 48% and has stayed about the same since 1997.		This Occupation All Occupations Percent Women 74% 48%

This page last modified on: 2007-03-31