Recruitment Specialist

Trotter & Morton Group of Companies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Extensive benefits plan

Professional development and training

Health and Wellness program

Inclusive work environment

Company events and barbeques

Job summary

Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support full-cycle recruitment across diverse divisions, with a focus on skilled trades and technical roles. You will partner with hiring managers and HR to attract top talent, build strong candidate pipelines, and manage a positive candidate experience.

Join a collaborative team with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR, business, or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of recruitment or HR experience, preferably full-cycle.
• Experience with ATS, HRIS, job boards, and recruitment databases.
• Experience recruiting skilled trades, construction, or technical roles is an asset.
• Experience across multiple locations or high-volume recruiting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple locations and business units.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, networks, and referrals.
• Screen resumes, conduct pre-screening, coordinate interviews, and reference checks.
• Maintain pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR to develop recruitment strategies.
• Attend career fairs and outreach events as needed.
• Maintain recruitment records and metrics, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing

Interview coordination

Candidate experience

HR partnering

Relationship building

Independent worker

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job boards

Recruitment databases

Job description

Trotter & Morton Group of Companies are a diverse group of building trades experts offering unique and integrated construction solutions for our divisions specializing in industrial construction, commercial construction, facility services and building maintenance.

Since 1927, our skilled workforce has brought their high-quality workmanship, experience, and passion to a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Alberta and British Columbia 's most iconic structures.

At Trotter & Morton, we know we're only as good as our employees. The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for supporting and executing full-cycle recruitment activities across the Trotter & Morton Group of Companies. This position partners closely with hiring managers and Human Resources to understand workforce requirements, attract qualified candidates, and support an efficient and positive candidate experience. The Recruitment Specialist will develop a strong understanding of the business, its operations, workforce needs, and organizational culture in order to effectively identify and recruit talent. The role will have a particular focus on sourcing qualified candidates for skilled trades, technical, field, and corporate positions and supporting recruitment initiatives that align with the organization's current and future workforce requirements.

What's In It for You

• Base salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 based on experience
• Minimum 3 weeks’ paid vacation
• Extensive benefit plan
• Professional development and training resources
• Health and Wellness program
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Fun company events and barbeques

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and support full-cycle recruitment activities across the Trotter & Morton Group of Companies, including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume screening, pre-screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer preparation, and recruitment-related onboarding activities.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR representatives to understand position requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Source candidates through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, employee referrals, recruitment databases, industry organizations, schools, trade organizations, and other talent networks.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and anticipated hiring needs, with a particular focus on skilled trades and other hard-to-fill positions.
• Coordinate and participate in career fairs, recruitment events, school and industry outreach initiatives, and other talent attraction activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a professional, timely, and positive candidate experience.
• Review applications and conduct initial candidate assessments and pre-screening interviews to determine alignment with position requirements.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers and ensure appropriate follow-up and communication throughout the process.
• Complete reference checks and other pre-employment requirements as applicable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records, candidate information, and documentation within the organization's HR and recruitment systems.
• Monitor recruitment activity and prepare reports and metrics as required, including open positions, candidate pipelines, time-to-fill, sources of hire, and other recruitment-related measures.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, systems, tools, and candidate experience and assist with implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of recruitment materials, job descriptions, career postings, employer branding content, and other talent attraction resources.
• Assist with the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program and logistics
• Support recruitment initiatives across multiple geographic locations and business units, including coordinating recruitment requirements with regional HR and operational teams.
• Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, company policies, and established HR practices.
• Support and participate in Human Resources projects, initiatives, and events as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive candidate and employee information.
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, and full-cycle recruitment.
• Proven ability to build relationships and effectively partner with hiring managers, HR team members, candidates, and external recruitment partners.
• Strong communication skills, including professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, vacancies, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong sourcing and networking skills with the ability to identify and engage candidates through a variety of recruitment channels.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative HR team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify recruitment challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining recruitment documentation and candidate information.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn and effectively utilize HRIS, applicant tracking systems, job boards, Microsoft Office, and other recruitment technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and finding creative solutions to recruitment challenges.
• Ability to represent Trotter & Morton professionally at career fairs, industry events, schools, and other external recruitment activities.

Required Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of recruitment or Human Resources experience, preferably with experience supporting full-cycle recruitment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, job boards, and recruitment databases.
• Experience recruiting skilled trades, construction, engineering, technical, or other specialized roles is considered an asset.
• Experience recruiting for multiple locations, business units, or high-volume environments is an asset.
• Experience coordinating and attending career fairs, recruitment events, school outreach, or industry networking events is an asset.

Additional Requirements

• Travel may be required to support recruitment activities, career fairs, job fairs, company locations, schools, and other external events.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support recruitment events or business requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage changing recruitment priorities.

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence,

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.