Talent Acquisition Partner (Technical Recruiter)

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner specializing in technical and trades recruitment. In this hands-on role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for trades and hourly positions in our operations across Canada and Alaska. You will partner closely with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs, navigate competing priorities, and deliver a high-quality, service-oriented recruitment experience. If you bring strong organizational skills, flexibility, sound judgement, and a genuine passion for relationship building and customer service, we want to hear from you.

Work Location: Acheson, AB
Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 annually, based on experience.
Work arrangement: Hybrid or Remote. Must be located in the Greater Edmonton Area and able to attend the office in Acheson as required, with limited travel across Canada.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to work after hours if required.

What You'll Do

• Manage high-volume, full-cycle recruitment for trades (e.g., Heavy Equipment Technician, Electrician, Welder, Parts Technician) and hourly roles (e.g., Labourer, Warehouse Technician) across the organization.
• Execute all hands-on recruitment activities, including confirming posting requirements, screening resumes, conducting precreens, coordinating interviews, and maintaining ATS records and competition files.
• Collaborate on hard-to-fill and specialized technical searches using targeted sourcing strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders to clarify search requirements, coordinate timelines, and provide guidance on candidate selection.
• Collaborate closely with the HR Business Partner team to ensure a unified partnership with hiring leaders and a seamless end-to-end hiring experience.
• Build credibility through technical recruitment expertise and solid business acumen.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring candidates feel informed, engaged, and valued at every stage.
• Balance multiple requisitions and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and quality outcomes.
• Contribute to recruitment projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a strong focus on trades and hourly roles. Journeyperson experience in a relevant trade combined with exposure to recruitment processes will also be considered. Additional qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in Business, HR, or a related field; RPR or CPHR designation preferred. Equivalent education/experience combinations (including technical training as a qualified tradesperson) will be considered.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for trades roles such as HET, welder, electrician, parts technician, and similar skilled positions.
• Proven ability to manage high recruitment volumes while delivering quality outcomes.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills to execute recruitment tasks independently.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to meet the needs of hiring leaders and candidates.
• Exceptional relationship-building, customer service, and professional communication skills.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with HR and business partners.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (UKG Pro an asset) and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• All work is conducted in English; bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

 Candidates may be required to complete:

• Criminal record check
• Education or credential verification

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.