Rwdi Research Paper

RWDI | Talent Acquisition Project | Junior Engineer | For: Dr. Allan MacKenzie, HRM 8060Conestoga College | Sandra Alder | 4/18/2010 |

This paper is an outline of the entire recruitment and selection process – from planning, analyses, marketing, tools, etc in order to hire a Junior Engineer at RWDI. |

RWDI (Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin) is an engineering consulting firm located in Guelph, Ontario, specializing in environmental design issues. Their multidisciplinary expertise supports all stages of the consulting process: from the pre-concept design and design development, through construction and occupancy.
Founded in 1972, RWDI employs approximately 400 people globally, establishing offices in the countries that
RWDI’s expert human resources were surveyed and interviewed to identify twenty core competencies required by various levels within the organization. From this list, job descriptions and accountability factors have been created to outline the level of competency required for each position. The twenty core competencies are listed in Table 1. The Job Description for a Junior Engineer, developed from this list, is provided in Table 2. Seven competencies have been identified for this group and will be evaluated throughout the interview process. The candidate(s) having the highest scores based on these competencies will be offered a position with RWDI. Scores in the other 13 areas will be considered to ‘break a tie’ between candidates if only one position is available.

TABLE 1: Core Competencies at RWDI | Business AcumenThe ability to view RWDI’s operations and goals thought the lens of the broader business world. Applies business knowledge and experience to maximize success in a global market.Coaching and Developing OthersFosters the long-term development, and success of others, balancing individuals’ aspirations and strengths with the skills and expertise needed by RWDI to achieve successful business outcomes. Requires a genuine intent to help others learn and grow professionally.CollaborationThe desire and ability to
The term client can relate to both internal and external contacts. Provides technical information, services and assistance directly to clients within specialty area. In providing customer service, specific procedures and operational/technical guidelines are applied. Interactions are generally at professional level usually with immediate department and peers in other groups internal to RWDI. Focus is on developing and maintaining relationships with appropriate contacts to interpret or define technical data/procedures. May be required to present ideas, results, and technical knowledge to external client. | Impact Measures the degree and scope of impact on the organization’s resources, operations, and results. The results of the decisions, actions or advice affect the individual's own job and the work of a department/team. Incorrect decisions typically result in additional time and expense and may have an adverse affect on the department's operating results. Medium to large contribution to work group and clients. Impact is limited to well-defined subsets of projects/functions.