Skilled Trades Recruiter
Type: In-Office, Full-Time

Executrade is a well-established, highly respected recruitment firm with over five decades of success in Western Canada’s talent market. including skilled trades, industrial, professional, and executive recruitment the ECL Group has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service, long-term partnerships, and measurable results.
Driven by integrity, collaboration, and performance excellence, the firm’s mission is to connect outstanding talent with leading organizations while creating meaningful career opportunities. Our culture is built on accountability, entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to continuous improvement. For ambitious recruiters, this role presents an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth, build a specialized skilled trades desk, and contribute to a strategic vision of expansion in the years ahead.

As the Skilled Trades Recruiter , you will lead the full-cycle recruitment process within the skilled trades sector, driving business growth by connecting top-tier trades professionals with reputable employers across Western Canada. Proactively develop and grow a portfolio of clients within construction, industrial, manufacturing, and maintenance sectors
Build long-term partnerships by understanding workforce needs, advising on market trends, and delivering tailored talent solutions that support client growth.
Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

Source, screen, interview, and place skilled trades professionals including electricians, millwrights, welders, heavy equipment technicians, and other certified trades.
Utilize modern sourcing tools, recruitment platforms, referrals, and industry networking to build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline.
Market Intelligence & Strategic Growth:

Track labour market trends,



compensation benchmarks, and competitor activity within the skilled trades space.
Provide insights that inform pricing strategy, workforce planning, and expansion initiatives to support overall organizational growth objectives.
Contribute to a high-performance culture by mentoring junior team members and actively participating in growth planning initiatives.
Strengthen the organization’s reputation in the skilled trades community through consistent engagement, networking events, and relationship-building.

Post-secondary education in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is considered an asset.
~2–5+ years of experience in recruitment, staffing, or business development; experience in skilled trades or industrial recruitment is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Strong understanding of skilled trades certifications, apprenticeship structures, and workforce requirements in Western Canada is an asset.
Robust relationship-building and consultative sales skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage both candidates and senior-level clients.
Executrade is one of Western Canada’s most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms, with over 50 years of expertise in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations.
We are proud to apply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our commitment to these values enables us to match organizations with a diverse range of top talent, fostering workplace cultures that thrive on innovation, collaboration, and respect.
In accordance with Canadian immigration laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

📌 Human Resources / Trades Recruiter (Calgary)
🏢 E C L
📍 Calgary