RECRUITER ASSISTANT

About Us

Helping you Move the Earth!

Celebrating 20 years in business, Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is North America's largest heavy equipment rental company that supplies, repairs and maintains products and rental services to all four earth-moving industry sectors:

• Mining equipment
• Construction equipment
• Pipeline equipment
• Forestry equipment

We are very excited that we have opportunity and growth in supporting our clientele in their Heavy Equipment needs!

When you join the Heavy Metal Team, you are also joining the Heavy Metal family. People are our most valuable asset and we are committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of everyone in the workplace.

The Job

If you are an enthusiastic team player, are excited to work in a safety-sensitive, demanding environment, then Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is the place for you! In pursuing a career with us, you are opening the door to a fulfilling career with a dynamic company that continues to grow and develop. We know that great people are the key to the success of our business!

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to offer a full-time permanent POSITION within our organization to assist us with the continual growth of our teams, due to internal promotion!

We are actively seeking an experienced, results-driven RECRUITER ASSISTANT, to be based out of our Fort McMurray (Fort McKay Caribou Industrial Park/Wood Buffalo Region) office as a member of our Human Resources Team that is motivated, committed and wants to grow with us. It is important that we have our assistant on site, and in person; this is not a remote position.

The Recruiter Assistant is a vital role that supports the recruiting team within the organization. The Assistant will have the desire and ability work independently and as part of a team. A Recruiter Assistant is focused on helping accomplish recruitment-related tasks and is the backbone and organizer of the recruitment team.

An excellent Recruiter Assistant will:

• Thrive in a rapidly changing environment
• Look forward to new challenges
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be technologically savvy
• Have exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Be an unbiased critical thinker

The Recruiter Assistant will be expected to work 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

As a Recruiter Assistant YOU will:

• Set up and maintain the recruitment process in the Human Resource Management System
• Keep detailed records regarding candidates and recruiting campaigns & events
• Provide communications to applicants throughout the recruitment process, offering a positive experience and inform them of the status of their employment possibilities, consideration and selection
• Develop and maintain position descriptions and job duties
• Contact potential candidates to schedule interviews
• Hold preliminary interviews on the phone or in person
• Participate in the interview process as requested
• Conduct reference checks
• Develop, maintain and present reports, spreadsheets and HR/recruitment tracking systems

Qualifications

What we need from YOU:

• A minimum of 2 years of administrative assistant experience
• Relevant, progressive experience in recruitment would be considered an asset
• Certificate or diploma in Office Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Ability to understand and contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently with significant initiative
• Ability to work closely and openly within the team, being cross-trained within the department
• Ability to use systems, tools and skills, organize workload, meet strict, tight deadlines and prioritize a diverse workload
• Ability to adapt to changing environments quickly, analyze, assess and make appropriate recommendations
• Demonstrate high standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Products; including Power Point and other presentation software
• Knowledge and experience with ADP would be considered an asset
• Strong ability to navigate social media and the intranet

As part of our Hiring Process, YOU will be asked to:

• Provide a minimum of a Class 5 Driver's License and clean Driver's Abstract
• Provide a criminal record check
• Complete drug and alcohol screening with a negative result
• Complete a fitness evaluation related specifically to your position
• Provide copies of current certifications (if you do not have any of the training required to be on site, we will provide it for you)

Our Commitment to YOU

• Competitive wages & benefits
• Positive team environment
• Office equipment and supplies necessary to complete your duties
• A work environment dedicated to your safety

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application Instructions

If you want to be part of a workplace that empowers you to achieve and succeed, we encourage you to forward your resume and cover letter by fax to 780-672-8599 or by email indicating Recruiter Assistant in the subject line.

We thank you for your interest in this position; however only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews. Employment is conditional on negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.