Human Resources Recruiting Specialist

Predator Drilling Inc. is one of North America's leading drilling contractors, specializing in seamless well integration across Western Canada. The company’s success is built on exceptional people and a high-performance, family-oriented culture. Predator Drilling is a premier provider of pre-set and cementing services, coring, and shallow horizontal drilling, and is a trusted partner to top operators in major resource regions. With a versatile, state of the art rig fleet and a strong track record of growth, the company continues to pursue improvement and expansion while remaining committed to its core values. Role Description The Human Resources Recruiting Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Red Deer, AB, responsible for supporting end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition activities. This position sources, screens, and interviews candidates for a variety of roles within Predator Drilling, coordinating with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and align staffing plans with operational requirements. The specialist manages job postings, candidate pipelines, and selection processes, while ensuring a positive candidate experience and adherence to company policies and employment regulations. Day to day responsibilities include building relationships with external recruitment partners, maintaining accurate HR and recruiting records, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen employer branding and support a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and most importantly helping to take care of our most valued assets, our field employees. Qualifications Candidates should possess skills in Human Resources (HR) to support recruitment processes and broader people initiatives. Candidates should possess skills in Hiring and talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Candidates should possess strong communication skills to collaborate with hiring managers, engage candidates, and represent the organization professionally. Candidates should possess skills in employer branding to help promote Predator Drilling as an employer of choice in the energy and drilling sector. Experience in recruiting for drilling, energy, or field-based roles, and familiarity with Canadian employment standards and HR best practices. Ability to maintain confidentiality, use HRIS and applicant tracking systems, and organize multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment. Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional HR designation (e.g., CPHR) is an asset. Demonstrated commitment to safety, respect, and inclusive workplace practices aligned with Predator Drilling’s core values.

The specialist manages end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for various roles. They collaborate with hiring managers to align staffing plans with operational needs and maintain accurate HR records.

Candidates should have post-secondary education in HR or Business and experience recruiting for the energy or drilling sector. Proficiency in HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and knowledge of Canadian employment standards are required.

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• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Screening
• Interviewing
• Onboarding
• Employer Branding
• Communication
• HRIS
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Canadian Employment Standards
• Recruitment

• Human Resources
• Energy
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Feb 16, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available