Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Evaluate applications for technical service personnel and aid in the hiring process.

• Assist in recruitment and selection for technical roles throughout the organization.

• Assess candidates, conduct interviews, perform technical testing, and provide hiring recommendations.

• Create and implement both practical and theoretical assessments that encompass trade knowledge, troubleshooting skills, safety awareness, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Collaborate with Operations Managers, HR, Training, and technical experts to determine workforce needs.

• Monitor competency development and sustain a pool of qualified candidates.

• Perform behavioral and technical interviews.

• Verify candidate certifications and previous experience.

• Deliver unbiased recommendations based on candidate suitability and potential for future growth.

• Establish connections with industry partners, community organizations, and external stakeholders to attract skilled talent.

• Seek out sourcing opportunities through job fairs, mine closures, workforce transitions, and industry/community events.

• Create a feedback mechanism to assess the effectiveness of hiring selections.

• Develop and sustain both internal and external talent networks.

• Serve as a liaison between Operations, HR, Training, and technical stakeholders throughout the recruitment and selection process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Holds a Red Seal trade certification.

• Extensive field or workshop experience in a heavy equipment, mining, industrial, or similar technical setting.

• Demonstrated leadership or managerial experience.

• Bilingual in both French and English.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Strong judgment skills.

• Capability to assess technical skills and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Enthusiasm for identifying top talent and recruiting technicians who can drive operational excellence and long-term business growth.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain internal networks across the organization.

• Skill in recognizing internal talent, referrals, transferable skills, and development opportunities.

• Understanding of operational needs, team dynamics, technical competencies, and success factors in skilled-trades roles.

• Ability to connect Operations, HR, Training, and technical stakeholders effectively.

• Proficient in developing and maintaining external industry networks, including skilled-trades professionals, industry contacts, and educational institutions, as well as apprenticeship programs and other talent sources.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus potential of up to 10% of base salary.

• Continuous development and training opportunities.

• Pension plan with matching contributions.

• Competitive health benefits package.

• Dental coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Chance to impact business performance positively.

• Opportunity to be part of an ambitious team within an industry-leading organization.

• Potential to achieve your full capabilities.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

• Accessibility accommodations available during the recruitment process.