Recruiter - Oil Sands Project

Adecco (Portugal); Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco (Portugal) is seeking an experienced Recruiter to support a major Oil Sands project currently in its early stages, with an anticipated lifespan of about five years. You will manage full-cycle recruitment for 20-25 technical and professional roles, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offering, and negotiating in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes delivering immediate hiring needs while proactively building talent pipelines and maintaining an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of recruitment experience in high-volume or fast-paced environments.
• Ability to independently manage candidates through full lifecycle including offers.
• Strong sourcing and pipeline development experience.
• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and hiring leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Source and attract qualified candidates for technical and project-based roles.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines for future hiring.
• Conduct candidate screening and assessments.
• Present and negotiate offers with candidates.
• Utilize ATS and recruitment systems to manage activities.
• Participate in staffing meetings with hiring managers.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

ATS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

ATS platforms

Modern recruitment tech

Job description

Adecco is seeking an experienced Recruiter to support a major Oil Sands project currently in its early stages, with an anticipated project lifespan of approximately five years. This role will focus on delivering immediate hiring needs while proactively building talent pipelines for future recruitment phases.

The Recruiter will manage full-cycle recruitment for approximately 20-25 technical and professional positions, including roles such as Geotechnical Technicians, Scientists, Engineers and other specialized project-related talent. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer presentation, and offer negotiation, with a strong focus on improving candidate acceptance rates and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment requiring an individual who can independently manage requisitions, prioritize effectively, and maintain a strong sense of urgency while continuously developing talent pipelines for upcoming hiring waves.

• Edmonton, AB
• Hybrid work environment. 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• Mandatory in-office presence on Wednesdays (anchor day).
• Standard work week: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday.
• Flexible work schedule, provided coverage is maintained during core hours of 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Occasional availability outside regular business hours is required to engage candidates and support recruitment activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Source and attract qualified candidates for technical and project-based roles.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines to support future hiring demands.
• Conduct candidate screening and assessments.
• Present and negotiate offers with candidates.
• Utilize the client's ATS and recruitment systems to manage recruitment activities.
• Participate in staffing meetings with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Provide market insights, recruitment recommendations, and candidate updates to stakeholders.
• Support additional recruitment needs across the Prairies & North region when project hiring volumes fluctuate.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of recruitment experience, preferably within a high-volume agency or fast-paced corporate recruiting environment.
• Proven ability to independently manage candidates through the complete recruitment lifecycle, including offer presentation and negotiation.
• Strong sourcing and pipeline development experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Experience recruiting technical, scientific, engineering, or industrial talent is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education preferred; diploma-level education will be considered.
• Strong proficiency with ATS platforms and modern recruitment technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently interact with senior stakeholders and hiring leaders.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.