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Bird Nason Contracting Group's teamwork approach combines the efforts of our professional engineers, technical staff and skilled trades people to deliver challenging projects through safe operations and specialized services. Bird Nason Contracting Group rewards innovation and creativity and promotes a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

We provide a wide variety of training including job specific safety and leadership training for apprentices and journeypersons. We value trade experience and support opportunities to advance into other positions in the firm including estimating, project management, site management or safety. We offer competitive wages, proper tools and a comprehensive benefits plan provided through The Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC).

We are always searching for dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our ever-growing Bird Nason Contracting Group team. Please take a look at our current opportunities.

Bird Nason Contracting Group's teamwork approach combines the efforts of our professional engineers, technical staff and skilled trades people to deliver challenging projects through safe operations and specialized services. Bird Nason Contracting Group rewards innovation and creativity and promotes a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

Support Full life cycle craft recruitment for hourly talent, including management of job postings, sourcing, networking, screening, scheduling, interviews, assessments/reference checks and onboarding.

What You Will Be Working On- Full cycle, high volume recruitment of hourly craft including sourcing, screening and hiring- Develop and articulate project staffing plans to source, recruit, hire and retain the required numbers of personnel for project execution- Represent the company at recruitment events, job fairs, industry mixers, school and community events- Keep abreast of relevant market trends, policies, changes in legislation and recruitment best practices- Conduct industry research related to recruitment, retention and employer branding-
- Participate in ad hoc HR/Talent projects as needed- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on employee relation issues, company policies/procedures, provincial and federal laws, standards, and regulations- In addition to interpreting and implementing current company policies/procedures, be able to provide recommendations and develop new policies/procedures- Establish an effective working relationship with union representatives- Ensure craft are in compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol testing program- Build strategic networks within the construction community including other contractors, clients, employers’ associations, etc.

What We Are Looking For- Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources or Business is an asset- 3+ years’ previous high volume recruitment experience within the Construction industry- Experience leveraging and utilizing online sourcing tools and social media-
- Results-driven seek accountability, work with a sense of urgency and possess a drive to win, with the ability to follow through with tasks and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment-
- System and HRIS software ATS experience- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook- A broad range of HR, LR, and recruiting knowledge within the construction or oil/gas industry with experience in trades recruitment.- Knowledge of applicable labour law and regulations and fair labour standards- Ability to develop and implement strategies and change management- Must be a highly motivated and self-starting individual- Solid working knowledge of both provincial and federal labour law and regulations- Excellent communication skills- Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently- Excellent time and project management skills- Attention to detail in all areas of work- Must have valid driver’s license- Travel to job sites within Western Canada will be required periodically

Additional Requirements:

- Must have valid driver’s license
- Excellent computer skills, including experience working with software and proficient with Microsoft suite - Word, Excel and Outlook

Edmonton, AB