Talent Acquisition Specialist – North America

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist – North America is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process across Master Drilling’s North American operations, specifically Raise Bore Operators. This role partners closely with operational leaders, technical managers, and HR to attract and hire high-quality talent across a range of functions including operations, technical roles, engineering, corporate support, and leadership positions. The position plays a key role in building strong talent pipelines, supporting workforce planning, and ensuring the company can attract skilled professionals in the competitive mining and heavy industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
• Recruit for a variety of positions including:
  • Operations and field personnel
  • Technical and engineering roles
  • Skilled trades
  • Corporate and administrative roles
  • Supervisory and leadership positions
• Develop and maintain effective recruitment strategies to fill roles in remote project environments and corporate locations.

Candidate Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including:
  • Professional networks and industry associations
  • Online job boards and LinkedIn
  • Employee referral programs
  • Direct outreach and passive candidate engagement
• Maintain relationships with industry professionals, training institutions, and recruitment partners.

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and project timelines.
• Develop clear and compelling job descriptions and recruitment strategies.
• Provide guidance to managers on interview techniques, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

• Conduct structured interviews to evaluate:
  • Technical skills
  • Industry experience
  • Safety awareness
  • Cultural fit and leadership potential
• Coordinate interviews with site leaders, operational managers, and senior leadership.
• Ensure consistent and fair evaluation of candidates.

Offer Management & Compliance

• Facilitate employment offers including compensation discussions and employment agreements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant US and Canadian labor laws and employment regulations.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks including background verification, medical screening, and certifications where applicable.

Onboarding & Integration

• Support onboarding processes to ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the organization.
• Coordinate with HR and operations teams for mobilization to remote project locations where required.
• Monitor early employee engagement and retention.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time to fill open positions
• Offer acceptance rate
• Quality of hire and retention
• Hiring manager satisfaction
• Cost per hire
• Candidate pipeline strength
• Compliance with recruitment procedures

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Professional Certification (Preferred)

• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
• CHRP or equivalent HR certification

Experience

• 3–6 years recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience recruiting in mining, construction, engineering, or industrial environments preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site or regional recruitment considered an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management
• Effective interviewing and candidate assessment
• Strategic sourcing and talent pipeline development
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Data-driven recruitment approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Technology Skills

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• LinkedIn Recruiter and digital sourcing tools
• HRIS platforms (ADP, Workday, Kronos, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel to regional offices and project sites across North America
• In office with the ability to support hiring for remote or rotational work environments
• Flexible work approach to meet operational recruitment needs

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location

In person