Hybrid Technical Recruiter for Heavy Equipment Talent

Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals; Fort McMurray; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is seeking a highly capable Technical Recruiter to join our HR team. The role combines on-road and on-site duties in the Fort McKay region, requiring a licensed Heavy Equipment Technician with deep industry knowledge.

You will manage high-volume recruitment processes and build pipelines to support our expanding operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a Red Seal/HET, excellent communication, and a proven track record mentoring others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Red Seal/Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
• Experience in the Alberta Oil Sands and mining industry
• Experience as a mentor or in a supervisory role
• Proactively build strong professional relationships and networks
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing tight deadlines and a diverse workload
• Adapt quickly to changing environments, analyze situations and make recommendations
• High ethical standards with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• Experience delivering presentations to large groups
• Strong social media and intranet navigation skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to define job qualifications and requirements
• Manage the recruitment process within the HRMS
• Review resumes and pre-screen surveys for high volumes of applicants
• Source candidates using online platforms, career fairs, networking, and direct sourcing
• Develop and maintain strong candidate pipelines
• Maintain detailed candidate records and ensure a smooth, positive candidate experience
• Schedule and conduct initial phone or in-person interviews
• Facilitate the full interview process, including reference checks
• Participate in job fairs and branding initiatives to attract talent
• Provide innovative strategies for talent acquisition
• Assist with the orientation process as required
• Create and maintain recruitment-related reports and tracking systems
• Serve as an on-site liaison between operations and HR

Skills

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical

Mentorship/Supervisory

MS Office

Education

Red Seal/Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

Job description

Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is seeking a highly capable Technical Recruiter to join our HR team. The role combines on-road and on-site duties in the Fort McKay region, requiring a licensed Heavy Equipment Technician with deep industry knowledge.

You will manage high-volume recruitment processes and build pipelines to support our expanding operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a Red Seal/HET, excellent communication, and a proven track record mentoring others.