CHRP Recertification Points:  1.75

Over the years recruitment methods have continuously evolved to take advantage of new technological innovations. We've come a long way since recruiters put an ad in the paper and waited a week or two for hand-written applications to come in via Canada Post. One of the most recent, and significant, technological innovations to impact the recruitment function has been the creation of social media networks, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google+. These social networks can be of great assistance to those responsible for recruitment, but there are some notable challenges and risks that should be understood before social media becomes a part of any company's recruitment strategy.

Learning Objectives

This interactive workshop is geared towards corporate recruiters and HR Professionals who are responsible for recruitment as part of their role in Human Resources. In this session participants will experience:

•  An overview of the social media networks, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
•  A review of some of the potential methods of using these networks to recruit new employees.
•  A review of some of the associated challenges and risks for the hiring organization and the recruiter.
•  Participants will also have an opportunity to network with other HR Professionals practicing recruitment in this region, and exchange best practices around social media recruitment.

What Prior Participants Are Saying About this Session

"Great topic...always enjoy learning more about the ever evolving world of social media.”

"Very good practical information which I used right away - thanks!”

About the Speakers 


Stephen Pamenter, CHRP, Partner, Snow Recruit

Born and raised in Halifax, Stephen began his career in Human Resources and Management. After completing his undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University, he received his Human Resource Certificate at Saint Mary’s University and set out to gain experience as a Human Resource Manager with a large national retail organization. After several years of practicing Human Resources in PEI, Stephen returned to Halifax more than five years ago to specialize in recruitment.

Currently residing in Halifax, Stephen is active in the local sports community and as a volunteer for Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia. He holds a Certified Human Resource Professional designation (CHRP), and serves as a Committee Chair and Director on the Board of the Human Resource Association of Nova Scotia.

Bruce Snow, Managing Partner, Snow Recruit

For the past 15 years, Bruce has been dedicated to the success of Atlantic Canadian organizations by recruiting key members of their leadership teams and other high-impact professionals and has been called upon as a consultant and trusted advisor to numerous clients facing complex challenges with their recruitment processes. Beyond his experience in the recruitment industry, Bruce draws frequently upon the knowledge and perspective gained in previously held sales and management roles with one of the country’s largest private companies.

Bruce is actively involved as the Past-President of the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia and as a member of other industry associations. Bruce is passionate about giving back to the community. He also led the Recruitment and Selection Committee for the 2011 Canada Games, which was responsible for recruiting approximately 5,000 games-time volunteers in more than 60 different roles.

Raised in Newfoundland & Labrador, Bruce earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Francis Xavier University. He currently resides in the Halifax area with his wife, Carole, and their daughter and son.

Agenda


8:30 am  Check-in and light refreshments
8:45 am  Session begins
10:30 am Session ends

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Early Bird Price until March 26

Members: $60 including HST 
 
Non-Members: $80 including HST 

Price after March 26 

Members: $75 including HST 
 

Non-Members: $95 including HST

To Register
Pre-registration is required. 

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The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 12:00 noon.
Please note that registrations cannot be accepted after online registration has closed. Registration cannot be purchased at the door.

Payment Terms

Payment is due by the registration deadline which is Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Payments can be made online by credit card at the time of registration or by cheque received by the registration deadline.  Cheques must be received by the registration deadline by HRANS at 84 Chain Lake Drive, Suite 103, Halifax, NS B3S 1A2.

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Cancellation Policy



A full refund, less a $25 administration fee (plus tax), will be issued for cancellations received in writing prior to Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Those who make reservations and do not attend will be required to pay for the full workshop fee. Cancellations received in writing prior to noon on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 will only be charged the administration fee.  Substitutions are permitted up to the day of the event. Member/non-member rates will be applied to the substitutions.  This cancellation policy applies regardless of date of registration.  Registrations after the cancellation deadline are non-refundable.