Talent Acquisition Advisor
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Job Summary
At Finning we are the worlds largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivaled support to customers across diverse industries including mining construction energy forestry and transportation. Our people are the foundation of our success and we are committed to attracting top talent who share our values of safety integrity collaboration and customer excellence.
We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to partner with hiring leaders across the business helping to attract and hire exceptional talent that supports Finnings continued growth and operational excellence.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager Talent Acquisition the Talent Acquisition Advisor will manage full-cycle recruitment activities across a variety of operational functions. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies identify top talent and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
This role is ideal for a recruiter based in Edmonton with 2-3 years of recruitment experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong partnerships with stakeholders. Experience recruiting for skilled trades technicians mechanics or operational roles is considered a strong asset.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment activities from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Source assess and engage qualified candidates through various channels including LinkedIn Recruiter job boards referrals and networking.
- Conduct recruiter screens and evaluate candidates against role requirements competencies and cultural fit.
- Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume and specialized positions.
- Provide hiring managers with market insights recruitment trends and talent availability data.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and professional representation of the Finning brand.
- Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records within Workday and ensure compliance with recruitment processes.
- Support recruitment initiatives for corporate technical operational and skilled trades positions.
- Participate in employer branding initiatives career fairs and talent attraction campaigns.
- Collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to support workforce planning activities.
- Ensure recruitment practices align with employment legislation company policies and diversity equity and inclusion objectives.
Qualifications
Required
- Postsecondary education in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
- 2-3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience in an in-house or agency recruiting environment.
- Experience utilizing an HRIS or Applicant Tracking System preferably Workday Recruiting.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing and screening candidates across diverse functions.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Teams Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred
- Experience recruiting for skilled trades heavy equipment technicians mechanics field service personnel construction mining or industrial roles.
- Knowledge of the heavy equipment mining construction or industrial sectors.
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other proactive sourcing tools.
Success in This Role
The successful candidate will:
- Build strong partnerships with hiring leaders across Finning.
- Deliver high-quality talent quickly and efficiently.
- Effectively manage multiple active requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
- Drive an outstanding candidate experience.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Finnings talent acquisition practices and employer brand.
Why Finning
- Competitive salary and annual incentive program.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Pension and savings programs.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to recruit for one of Canadas leading industrial and equipment organizations.
- Collaborative culture focused on safety innovation and customer success.
At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.
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About Company
If you've noticed more Caterpillars crawling around your neighborhood, Finning International may be responsible. The company is the largest dealer of heavy equipment and diesel engines made by Caterpillar (CAT), the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment. Finning opera ... View more
