Recruiter (Technical)

Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals

Fort McMurray

Hybrid

CAD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

TECHNICAL RECRUITERS ~ *Work Hard, Play Hard!*

Calling all *knowledgeable *and *experienced Heavy Equipment Technicians *with *strong intuition* and *assessment skills* who are *looking to transition off the tools *- this position may be the perfect fit for you!

*Technical Recruiters *play a vital role in driving the recruitment process and attracting top talent with the desire and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

A *Technical Recruiter* is an *experienced Heavy Equipment Technician *who verifies the technical skills and abilities of our technical candidates through the recruiting process.

As a recruiter, they will collaborate with the management team and candidate pipeline and is accountable for the quantity and quality of applications, as well as the candidate and hiring manager experience. They are focused on helping accomplish recruitment-related tasks and are the liaison between the organization, potential candidates and clients/partners.

Why Choose Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals?

With 25 years of excellence, Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals is proud to be North America’s *largest heavy equipment rental company,* offering both *rental services* and *comprehensive maintenance and repair solutions *for heavy equipment.

At Heavy Metal, you're more than just a team member – you’re family. We prioritize a *healthy work-life balance*, and opportunities for *personal and professional growth* within a supportive, high-performance environment. Join the *industry leaders* in heavy equipment maintenance and become part of something truly *earth-moving!*

The Job

We are excited to add a *NEW!!* experienced, results-driven *TECHNICAL RECRUITER, *in a *hybrid* position, which will allow them to *work from home*, and occasionally on-site (Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo Region, Central Region, etc.), as needed.

The successful candidate will be a certified Heavy Equipment Technician (HET), a master of their trade, knowledgeable with the Alberta Oil Sands and mining industry, as well as a member of our Human Resources Team who is motivated, committed, and wants to grow with us.

This position will have you working *12-hour days* on a *7/7 rotation*, to assist with the increased demand we are facing to fill and support our teams appropriately.

An excellent Recruiter will:

Be passionate and driven to find ideal candidates with the talent, skill set, and attitudes to complement, grow, and maintain positive work cultures and team environments
Thrive in a rapidly changing environment
Look forward to new challenges
Be an excellent communicator through a variety of different channels, including great listening and having the ability to read and display positive body language
Be confident
Have a zest for learning
Be a great listener
Have exceptional networking and relationship-building skills
Be technologically savvy
Have exceptional time management and organizational skills
Be an unbiased critical thinker

As a Technical Recruiter, YOU will:

Collaborate with managers to define job qualifications and requirements
Manage the recruitment process within the Human Resource Management System
Review resumes and pre-screen surveys for high volumes of applicants
Source candidates using various methods: online platforms, career fairs, networking, educational institutes, 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
Actively participate in job fairs and branding initiatives to attract top talent
Provide innovative strategies for talent acquisition
Assist with the orientation process as required
Create and maintain recruitment-related reports, spreadsheets, and tracking systems
Serve as an on-site liaison between operations and HR, supporting managers and teams

What we need from YOU:

5 or more years of experience as a Red Seal/Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Experience in the Alberta Oil Sands and knowledgeable of the mining industry
Experience as a mentor or in a supervisory role
Proven ability to 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
Ability to 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

As part of our Hiring Process, YOU will be asked to: