Responsibilities Screens résumés, conducts interviews, and maintains an up-to-date pipeline of skilled craft workers.

Actively sources candidates through online platforms (Indeed, Linked

In, job boards) to support project workforce needs.

Creates and manages job postings aligned with PCL branding and project requirements.

Collaborates with workforce management and project teams to assess current and forecasted labour needs.

Develops and implements recruitment strategies aligned with project demands and timelines.

Tracks recruitment metrics and identifies opportunities to improve hiring effectiveness and processes.

Applies and interprets collective agreements and project-specific guidelines within recruitment practices.

Ensures hiring activities align with labour agreements, workforce plans, and client requirements.

Validates trade qualifications through apprenticeship boards and certificate-issuing authorities.

Maintains accurate and confidential workforce documentation, including apprentice records and safety certifications.

Builds and maintains relationships with project teams, site leadership, and labour relations stakeholders.

Communicates job expectations, compensation, and project details to candidates.





Conducts strategic market research to propose information such as hiring demographic, expenses associated with travel allowance and accommodations, and provincial wage rates at the bidding stages of projects.

Develops and maintains an effective network with other senior HR professionals and participates in associations, as appropriate.

Qualifications Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field preferred. 3+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in a trades or construction environment.

Solid understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes and talent acquisition strategies.

Knowledge of apprenticeship programs, trade certifications, and labour market conditions.

Basic understanding of labour relations, collective agreements, and employment legislation.

Experience using online recruiting tools and job platforms (Indeed, Linked

In, etc.).

Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Business acumen and ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

Ability to mentor or support junior recruiters is considered an asset.

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📌 Craft Recruiter (Edmonton)
🏢 PCL Constructors
📍 Edmonton