Recruitment Specialist in Edmonton

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT) with a presence across North America. We aim to provide our people with fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love.

Reporting to the Recruitment Manager and the District Manager, the Regional Recruitment Specialist is responsible for providing a range of administrative and recruitment support. The successful candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment with on-site and off-site work. This position requires fly-in/fly-out travel from Edmonton, Alberta or Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to the project site in Nunavut, with potential for weather-related delays or logistical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and advertising job postings.
• Identify available and qualified staff to perform the role required at each site accordingly.
• Pre-screen resumes to evaluate if applicants meet the position requirements.
• Create and update an interview plan for each position.
• Create letters and notify unsuccessful candidates.
• Verify trade credentials and ensure all tickets are current.
• Coordinate secondary interviews with managers and ensure timely follow-up and closure of feedback loops.
• Ensure all staff tracking systems are maintained and up to date.
• Conduct video and in-person interviews to evaluate if the applicant is suitable for hire.
• Verify ID of applicants during video and in-person interviews.
• Complete reference checks on qualified candidates.
• Coordinate Pre-Employment tests.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system to capture all recruiting and hiring activity.
• Maintain up-to-date tracking spreadsheet.
• Review and maintain applicant profiles in Smart Recruiter/ATS system.
• Conduct regular follow-up with Recruitment Specialist, Leads and Managers, Workforce Logistics and Recruitment regarding the effectiveness of recruitment.
• Create offer letters for successful candidates and notify unsuccessful candidates.
• Assist in the onboarding process.
• Update staffing requests with sites managers, ensuring type form requests are up to date.
• Track, update, and promote the company's Employee Referral Program.
• Liaise with Administrative Support to input new hire information and contract requests.
• Organize and attend job fairs, trade shows and other recruitment events.
• Build relationships with regional employment agencies, community employment officers, and champion local hiring initiatives that support company and client hiring targets.
• Assist in preparing recruitment reports for various stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team when necessary.
• Redirect active employee communications to the appropriate management.
• Confirm applicants' rehire eligibility, work with Operations to provide informed recommendations for site placements, alternate roles/positions, etc.
• Facilitate off-site onboarding and orientation process for successful applicants.
• Review and understand specific project and partnership hiring targets prioritizing community hiring and opportunities for the target workforce.
• Collect and review employee feedback and consolidate into reporting to operations.
• Work with operations to enhance and promote best hiring processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or HR Certification.
• 2+ years of experience in workforce management, or 2+ years of experience recruiting in remote camps and the hospitality industry, or 2+ years of experience in an HR administrative and/or recruitment role.
• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting procedures and practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Windows-based computer systems.
• An understanding of human rights legislation and employment standards is preferred.
• Must be flexible in work schedule to meet business needs.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills.
• Advanced Digital Proficiency.
• Critical Thinking and Attention to Detail.
• Strong Organizational and Prioritization Abilities.
• Adaptable and Responsive.
• Innovative Mindset.
• Independent and Self-Motivated.
• Team-Oriented with a Positive Attitude.
• Trusted with Sensitive Information.
• Cultural Awareness and Respect.
• Regional Knowledge.

Working Conditions

• Project-based role with primary work in Nunavut, flexibility for remote work when not on-site.
• Ability to work long shifts (12hrs) and rotational schedules.
• Endurance to function effectively in remote northern climates.
• Resilience under isolation conditions.
• Fly-in/fly-out arrangement; shared accommodations and meals provided while on-site.
• Must comply with all company and client health, safety, and operational standards.

Please note: Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and the pre-employment Drug & Alcohol + FIT testing performed by a 3rd party testing centre.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• You will receive competitive medical and dental benefits upon day of hire PLUS $500 annual Wellness Benefit AND $500 annual Health Spending Account.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors.