Craft Recruiter
The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.
At PCL Energy Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects – we build opportunities, careers and communities. We invest in our people and projects, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.
We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build with. That includes you. We are not only shaping the future of construction; we are also committed to shaping the future of your career.
As a Craft Recruiter for PCL Energy Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Energy), you’ll have the opportunity to provide end-to-end recruitment support for skilled trades, aligning talent with project-specific needs.
Why Choose PCL?
Build skills. Earn rewards. Grow your career. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your development, wellbeing and future success because your contributions matter. Our offerings give you the opportunity to:
- Earn competitive wages for your contributions
- Access a comprehensive benefits program, including mental health and wellness support through Employee Assistance Programs
- Join an award-winning employer focused on people, development and well-being
- Access world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction
- Advance your career through clear growth pathways
- Explore opportunities across roles, sectors and regions
Here's how a Craft Recruiter for PCL Energy Inc. within Edmonton Energy contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- Screens résumés and conducts interviews for available job opportunities, and maintains an accurate and current pipeline of potential workers.
- Actively sources candidates through a variety of channels to improve candidate quality and maintain a healthy pipeline of candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
- Maintains contact with the labor pool to recruit, interview, and hire the best-qualified candidates available to fill job requirements.
- Creates, implements, and analyzes recruitment metrics to ensure efficient and effective recruitment practices. Identifies opportunities to continuously improve recruitment processes, approaches, tools, and outcomes.
- Confirms technical qualifications with various apprenticeship and/or labor boards and other certificate-issuing authorities, and works to collect apprenticeship documents.
- Collects and files all workforce documentation, including résumés, personal and jobsite information, apprenticeship, safety tickets, etc. in a confidential manner and in accordance with PCL policies and guidelines.
- Works closely with the craft recruiter and workforce manager to review project demands and evaluate department planning and needs.
- Understands and effectively communicates the compensation structure and benefits offered to new hires.
- Interprets collective agreements, pre-job conference reports, site documentation, client-project-specific guidelines, etc. and applies them to hiring practices accordingly.
- Assists the workforce manager with interpretation of various documentation including collective agreements, pre-job conference reports, site memorandums, client- /project-specific guidelines.
- Assists with training and coaching new craft recruiters.
- Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma / degree in a related discipline preferred
- 3 years of progressive recruitment experience in the construction or a related industry preferred.
- Aware of all labor-agreement and government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruitment process.
- Intermediate knowledge of the local and regional apprenticeship and labor programs.
- Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential information.
- Seen as a trusted advisor with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Your Work Has Purpose Here
PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that’s inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.
At PCL Energy Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.
We know everyone’s needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@pcl.com and include the position and location of interest.
This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Energy)
Job Title: Craft Recruiter
Requisition ID: 12923