Trades Recruiter

David Aplin Recruiting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Recruiter in Edmonton to manage high-volume recruitment for industrial roles. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in recruitment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage diverse candidates. This is a fully in-office position focused on improving recruitment processes and building candidate pipelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in high-volume recruitment, ideally in industrial or construction.
• Ability to manage seasonal recruitment cycles and adapt to demand fluctuations.
• Experience engaging candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns for industrial positions.
• Review resumes and conduct screening interviews to assess fit.
• Coordinate onboarding processes and maintain recruitment records.
• Identify new recruitment strategies and outreach opportunities.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

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We are supporting an established industrial client with a strong seasonal workforce demand in their search for aSenior Recruiterto join their team in Leduc (fully in office). This is a high-volume, hands-on recruitment role focused solely on talent acquisition.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organized, and driven recruitment professional with experience managing large industrial or trades recruitment campaigns. This role requires someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys connecting with a variety of people, and takes initiative to improve processes, build candidate pipelines, and actively seek out new sourcing opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end, high-volume recruitment campaigns for industrial field positions, including seasonal roles that scale up to 500+ hires annually.
• Review resumes and applications to verify qualifications, certifications, and safety tickets.
• Conduct screening interviews to assess candidate fit, availability, and compliance with job requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding processes, documentation collection, and initial training support.
• Maintain detailed recruitment records and notes in internal systems.
• Proactively identify new recruitment strategies, job fairs, and outreach opportunities — including schools, community programs, and industry events.
• Build candidate pools and pipelines for future needs during slower seasons.
• Offer ideas and suggestions to optimize recruitment processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Support occasional administrative tasks related to hiring and workforce management.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in high-volume recruitment, preferably within industrial, construction, or trades environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage seasonal recruitment cycles and adapt to fluctuating demands.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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