Technical Recruiter

Job Description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join the team in Calgary. This position will lead the full lifecycle of talent acquisition for all Canadian operations, acting as the primary strategic advisor to hiring managers across the country. The ideal candidate will utilize modern recruitment tools and methodologies, including advanced sourcing techniques and professional networking, to build and maintain a pipeline of top‑tier talent. Based in the Calgary office, this role requires periodic travel (minimum quarterly, as needed) to the Toronto office to foster relationships with hiring managers and align recruitment efforts with national business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Recruiter is accountable for the successful execution of all talent acquisition activities across Canada.
• Strategic Partnership & Consultation: Serve as the lead recruitment partner for all Canadian business units; understand staffing needs, forecast future hiring, and develop proactive talent acquisition plans.
• Consult with hiring managers to define position requirements and create effective interview and selection strategies aligned with business needs.
• Provide guidance and market intelligence to business leaders to inform hiring decisions and ensure a consistent and effective evaluation process.
• Sourcing, Recruitment & Candidate Engagement: Develop and implement sourcing strategies using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and professional networks to attract qualified candidates.
• Manage a robust pipeline of talent for current and future openings; ensure a steady flow of candidates to meet business demands.
• Oversee the full candidate lifecycle, including initial screening, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a positive and professional experience for all applicants.
• Process Management & Reporting: Prepare, negotiate, and extend employment offers in partnership with Human Resources and hiring managers.
• Develop and report on key recruitment metrics to provide data‑driven insights that inform talent attraction strategies.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and best practices, while maintaining data integrity within the applicant tracking system.
• Team & Organizational Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance on recruitment best practices to junior team members and colleagues.
• Develop and deliver training programs for hiring managers on topics such as effective interviewing techniques and selection best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the talent acquisition function by identifying and recommending enhancements to existing programs and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, with a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in full‑lifecycle technical recruitment.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for technical and professional roles within the engineering, architecture, or construction industries is highly preferred.
• Expertise in modern sourcing strategies and proficiency with tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ability to act as a strategic consultant to business leaders, with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex information and data‑driven insights clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to complex recruitment challenges.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs for hiring managers on recruitment best practices, including effective interviewing and selection techniques.
• In‑depth knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, including federal and provincial laws and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build strong, consultative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from technical staff to senior leadership.
• Preference for 7–10 years of full cycle recruitment experience, preferably with staffing agency experience.

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates and employees by supporting accessibility needs throughout the employment lifecycle. Please identify any accommodation requirements by emailing accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure full participation in the interview process.