Technical Recruiter

TECHNICAL RECRUITERS ~
Work Hard, Play Hard!

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.

With over 20 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
!

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

• 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

• 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,…