Craft Recruiter - Construction Talent & Onboarding

Bird Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/profit sharing

Professional development

Medical and dental benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bird Nason Contracting Group in Western Canada is seeking a Craft Recruiter to support hourly craft recruitment across commercial and industrial projects. You will help post jobs, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and maintain data in the ATS, contributing to a positive candidate experience.

The role is ideal for someone starting or growing a career in recruitment, HR, or workforce planning, with opportunities for travel to project sites and recruitment events, and a competitive salary with

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years in recruitment, HR, admin, customer service, or related experience.
• Interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, and construction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience using social media for networking and candidate engagement is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment process for hourly craft positions across Western Canada.
• Post jobs on internal and external job boards.
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings.
• Schedule interviews and assist hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain candidate and employee information in the ATS.
• Conduct reference checks and support pre-employment requirements.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation activities.
• Attend job fairs, industry events, school presentations, and community recruitment initiatives.
• Build relationships with candidates and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with sourcing candidates via online boards, social media, and referrals.
• Track recruitment metrics and prepare basic recruitment reports.
• Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and other recruitment activities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Social media recruiting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Confidentiality

Education

HR/Business degree

Tools

ATS experience

Job description

Bird Nason Contracting Group in Western Canada is seeking a Craft Recruiter to support hourly craft recruitment across commercial and industrial projects. You will help post jobs, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and maintain data in the ATS, contributing to a positive candidate experience.

The role is ideal for someone starting or growing a career in recruitment, HR, or workforce planning, with opportunities for travel to project sites and recruitment events, and a competitive salary with