Recruiter

Job summary

Manage full-cycle, high-volume recruitment for skilled trades, supervisory, and technical roles across multiple industrial construction projects, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers. Build talent pipelines, coordinate onboarding and site-access requirements, partner with project leadership on workforce needs, and track recruitment metrics and candidate records.

Job details

At DCM, we deliver efficient integrated industrial and commercial construction, maintenance, and turnaround services. With a tremendous depth of knowledge, extensive experience, and demonstrated success across many markets in Canada and internationally, we build lasting partnerships with our clients. We are guided by our core values: Right, Rigor, Integrity, Governance, Humility, and Tenacity. These values shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day. Ideal Candidate: A high-volume trades recruiter who thrives on pace and pressure. You've filled skilled trades and technical roles at scale, you know how to build a pipeline before you need it, and you get things done without a lot of hand-holding. Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus, but proven recruitment results matter more than credentials. This role is built for someone who wants to own full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades and technical roles in a fast-moving industrial construction environment. Construction experience is not required, but comfort working at volume and under deadline pressure is. Responsibilities Own full-cycle, high-volume recruitment for skilled trades, supervisors, and technical roles across multiple industrial construction projects simultaneously — from intake through offer acceptance Source and attract candidates through direct outreach, networking, job fairs, and career events Build and maintain active talent pipelines for high-demand trades including welders, pipefitters, millwrights, ironworkers, electricians, and more Partner closely with project managers, superintendents, and site leadership to forecast workforce needs and stay ahead of hiring demand Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and industry associations Coordinate all pre-access and onboarding requirements, including certifications, drug and alcohol testing, and site-specific safety orientations Screen and interview candidates efficiently, with a strong focus on both technical and cultural fit Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition statuses in the ATS and provide timely updates to stakeholders Track and report on recruitment metrics — time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, source effectiveness — and use them to keep pipelines moving Provide day-to-day support to the HR Manager as needed Qualifications 1–4 years of recruitment experience, ideally high-volume; industrial construction, trades, oil & gas, or heavy civil experience is a strong asset Track record of managing a high req load and filling roles quickly without sacrificing quality Working knowledge of union environments Ability to read, interpret, and apply Collective Agreements Experience supporting both union and non-union workforces Familiarity with employment contracts and offer letter administration Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) Ability to build rapport across all levels of the organization Self-motivated, organized, and able to juggle multiple open requisitions in a fast-paced environment Valid driver's licence; occasional site visits required Diploma or degree in Business Administration – Human Resources is an asset; CPHR in progress welcomed

What you’ll do

Manage full-cycle, high-volume recruitment for skilled trades, supervisory, and technical roles across multiple industrial construction projects, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers. Build talent pipelines, coordinate onboarding and site-access requirements, partner with project leadership on workforce needs, and track recruitment metrics and candidate records.

Requirements

The role seeks 1–4 years of recruitment experience, preferably in high-volume hiring, with a record of filling roles quickly and managing multiple requisitions. Candidates should understand union environments and collective agreements, be proficient with ATS platforms, and have strong organizational and relationship-building skills; a relevant diploma or degree is an asset, and a valid driver's licence is required.

Listed skills

• Interviewing · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• High-Volume Recruitment
• Candidate Sourcing
• Talent Pipeline Development
• Skilled Trades Recruitment
• Technical Recruitment
• Workforce Forecasting
• Stakeholder Partnership
• Candidate Screening
• Interviewing
• Onboarding Coordination
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Recruitment Metrics Reporting
• Collective Agreement Interpretation
• Offer Letter Administration
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Construction
• Trades