Team Lead, HR​/Recruitment

Position: Team Lead, Recruitment
Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.

Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.

What You’ll Do
The Recruitment Coordinator will report directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager and work collaboratively with the HR and Talent Acquisition teams to support the day-to-day hiring and onboarding processes. In this entry-level role, the focus will be on coordinating interviews, managing candidate communications, maintaining recruitment systems, and ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience. As the Recruitment Coordinator gains experience and develops a deeper understanding of the company’s talent needs, this position will gradually expand to include ownership of select recruitment activities and, over time, the opportunity to manage end-to-end recruitment for designated roles.

Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

Initial Focus:

Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring timely and professional communications throughout the recruitment process.

Coordinate and schedule interviews across multiple time zones and stakeholders, maintaining an organized and efficient process.

Support new hires from offer acceptance through onboarding, ensuring they receive clear communication and a positive first-day experience.

Assist in managing the onboarding process, including candidate engagement and administrative tasks within the Applicant Tracking System (Workable).

Ensure background checks are booked, tracked, and completed in alignment with company HR policies and compliance requirements.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (Workable).

Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition Manager and HR team on recruitment activities and projects.

Assist with the preparation and posting of job ads, as well as the distribution of recruitment materials.

Growth & Progression:

Take ownership of select requisitions and manage end-to-end recruitment for designated roles.

Partner with hiring managers and REG support groups to ensure compliance standards are met for all new hires.

Support the Talent Acquisition Manager in implementing innovative recruitment strategies to meet organizational goals.

Compile and present data on recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, candidate experience scores) to support process improvements.

Contribute to employer branding efforts and candidate experience initiatives.

Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion practices within recruitment.

Identify opportunities to improve recruitment policies, processes, and tools.

Additional Information
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, Psychology or a related field not required but considered a strong asset.

Prior experience in a managerial or hiring position across any industry is considered a strong asset.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer/candidate experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.

Experience with social media recruitment strategies would be an asset.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods

Generous paid time off

RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)

Ongoing training, development, and career…