How to become a human resources and recruitment officer
Official title: Human resources and recruitment officers
Also called: Staffing officer, Personnel officer, Recruiting officer, Recruitment officer, Recruitment assistant, Recruitment consultant, Recruitment specialist, Human resources officer, Senior staffing officer, Student placement officer, Human resources technician, Assistant personnel officer
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 tasks
- 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
How to become one
A college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce 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.
Ways in
- University: Business & Commerce degrees, Offered by 17 universities in Canada
- College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 26% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Human resources management and services; Business administration, management and operations; Business/commerce, general.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $64,994 a year The middle half earn $52,494 to $82,505.
- About 52,100 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 61,900 are projected by 2033. (+18.8%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
Related jobs
- Employment insurance and revenue officers
- Conference and event planners
- Executive assistants
- Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
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Questions people ask
How do I become a human resources and recruitment officer?
A college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce 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.
How much does a human resources and recruitment officer earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $64,994 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $52,494 to $82,505.
Is a human resources and recruitment officer a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 19% by 2033, from about 52,100 to about 61,900 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a human resources and recruitment officer?
Not always. 56% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Business & Commerce degrees; College or CEGEP program.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03