Position: Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PT - (1/2-hour lunch)
Location: Kamloops Corporate Office (remote within Canada considered for the right candidate)
Reports to: Talent Acquisition Specialist / People & Talent Manager
Department: Human Resources
Salary: $58,000 - $70,000 annually
About Us:
Big Country Equipment Repair Ltd. (“BCER”) is headquartered in Kamloops, BC and is a heavy equipment service, maintenance, and repair company supporting clients in the mining, construction, forestry, and oil & gas sectors across Canada. Since 2017, Big Country has grown from a one-truck operation to over 200 employees and over 50 fully equipped service trucks and 40 light vehicles. We are a trusted partner in the industry, known for our commitment to safety, reliability, and quality service.
The Position:
The Talent Acquisition Coordinator supports our Talent Acquisition Specialist in sourcing and hiring heavy-duty mechanics, welders, fuel & lube technicians and skilled trades across our operational locations within Canada.
You will manage job postings and sponsored ads, source and pre-screen candidates, complete reference checks and handle the day-to-day recruitment administration that keeps our recruitment efforts moving.
This role is preferably based in Kamloops, with a remote opportunity within Canada for the right candidate. You will be the first point of contact for many candidates, so clear communication, organization and a great candidate experience are key. This role provides vacation coverage to the Talent Acquisition Specialist, which will involve a large volume of recruiting.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Postings & Advertising
- Post and manage job ads on job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, Job Bank), trade school boards and social media.
- Set up and monitor sponsored job posts on Indeed and LinkedIn, tracking spending and applicant response within the assigned budget.
- Create job requisitions in CATS as directed, set them to Active and publish them. Sponsor Indeed postings with approval from the Talent Acquisition Specialist or People & Talent Manager.
Sourcing & Screening
- Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed resume search and social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram and trade groups), as well as referrals, apprenticeship programs and trade schools.
- Search CATS candidate database and use Indeed Matches/Match Invite to find past and matched candidates, and contact them by email and SMS.
- Review new applicants in Dayforce and Indeed and import qualified candidates into CATS pipeline using the CATS and StaffHive browser extensions.
- Screen resumes and conduct initial phone or video prescreens against role requirements, passing qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Candidate Coordination
- Schedule interviews across time zones for the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
- Communicate promptly with candidates, including status updates and regret notices.
- Conduct reference checks and verify trade tickets and certifications (e.g., Red Seal, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician).
Recruitment Administration
- Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline status in CATS and Dayforce.
- Monitor CATS daily for SMS replies, pending tasks and candidate follow-ups.
- Complete other recruitment and administrative tasks as delegated by the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
- Participate in Career Fairs when requested.
- Other duties related to the role as requested.
Education & Experience
- Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and recruiting/HR administration experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in recruitment coordination, HR administration or a high-volume scheduling role.
- Experience recruiting for skilled trades, heavy equipment, industrial or technical roles is a strong asset.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related field is an asset.
- Progress toward or completion of the CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) designation through CPHR BC & Yukon is an asset.
- Recruitment-specific training, such as a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment certificate (e.g., BCIT, SHRM or LinkedIn recruiter certifications), is an asset.
- Familiarity with the Red Seal program and provincial apprenticeship and trades certification systems across Canada is an asset.
Required Skillset
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with a professional, friendly, candidate-facing manner.
- Strong organization and time management; able to juggle many requisitions and deadlines at once.
- Experience with Dayforce and/or CATS is an asset; experience with another ATS or HRIS is also an asset.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) and video interview tools (Teams, Zoom).
- Comfortable sourcing on LinkedIn, Indeed and social media using Boolean search (keyword searches and search filters).
- Experience setting up or managing sponsored job ads on Indeed or LinkedIn is an asset.
- Sound judgment and discretion with confidential candidate and employee information.
- Working knowledge of employment standards, human rights and privacy requirements in hiring, and willingness to learn how they differ between provinces.
- Self-motivated and dependable when working remotely with minimal supervision.
- Bilingual (English/French) or other languages is an asset.
Remote Work Requirements (if applicable)
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- A quiet, private home workspace suited to confidential calls and interviews is required.
- Reliable high-speed internet and a working phone.
- Available for core hours that overlap with Pacific Time (8:00 am – 4:30 pm PT).
- Remote employees may be required to travel to our Kamloops, BC location for team meetings, training or hiring events.
What We Offer:
- Permanent full-time position, with flexibility to work remotely within Canada for the right candidate.
- Competitive salary.
- Extended health and dental benefits.
- Employee Health Spending Account.
- Matching RRSP provided.
- Paid vacation and sick days.
- Company-provided laptop and home office equipment, as required.
- Professional development support.
How to Apply:
Visit our careers page at bcer.ca to apply.
Big Country Equipment Repair Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodation during the hiring process on request. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.