Why We’re More Than Trailers
For 46 years, Southland Trailers has been building more than trailers - we’ve been building a company where people come first. Today, we’re one of Canada’s largest trailer manufacturers with 600+ team members and a simple operating philosophy: people first, processes second, products third.
We know our trailers are only as good as the people building them. That's where you come in.
We believe in hard work, open communication, a positive attitude, continuous improvement, and leading with humility and respect. Using LEAN manufacturing and modern technology, we design and build high-quality trailers while constantly finding better ways to work.
At Southland, you’ll find a collaborative, hands-on environment where ideas are welcomed, initiative is valued, and your work makes a real impact.
If you’re driven, curious, and want to grow with a company that’s going places - you’ll fit right in.
The job
You'll find, screen and hire Team Members for roles across the company - from the production floor to the office to leadership. You'll own each hire from the day a hiring manager asks for help until the new Team Member's first day, then hand them off to their TMEX partner.
This isn't a post-and-pray job. The best people usually already have jobs. You'll go get them.
What success looks like in your first year
- Planning: Work with the plant's Team Member Experience (TMEX) Partner to define what great looks like for each role before it's posted
- Sourcing: Write postings that attract top talent, and go find the people who aren't looking - job boards, social media, referrals, schools and trade programs, and old-fashioned phone calls
- First screening: Review every application and run our video interviews, so only the strongest candidates move forward
- Interviewing: Run our structured interviews and skills exercises alongside TMEX partners, the same way every time - even when the floor needs someone yesterday
- Reference checks: Call past managers and get the real story before anyone gets an offer
- Pipeline: Keep a bench of pre-screened candidates ready for our highest-volume roles, so we're never starting from zero
You'll know it's working when the people you hire are still here, and performing, a year later.
Beyond recruiting
You'll be part of our Team Member Experience (TMEX) team, which covers HR, Health & Safety and Learning. When the team needs a hand - an investigation, a safety initiative, an HR project - you'll pitch in. Some HR or H&S background is a bonus, not a must.
Where this role can take you
- You'll learn to run Topgrading, one of the most proven hiring methods out there, from start to finish
- You'll see HR, Health & Safety and Learning up close, not just recruiting
- You'll help build how a 600-person company hires, not just follow someone else's process
You're probably a fit if you
- Have drive. You set high goals for yourself and find a way to hit them
- Want to learn and grow, and you go after it without waiting to be taught
- Aren’t afraid to get the job done, whether that means the fifth follow-up call or a shift on the shop floor
- Can pick up the phone and talk to anyone, including people who aren’t looking for a new job
- Have good instincts about people, and you’re curious about what makes someone great at their job
- Can hold a high standard under pressure, respectfully and with a better option
- Keep yourself organized without anyone chasing you
Recruiting or HR experience is a big plus, but it isn’t a must. We can teach you the process. We can’t teach drive. If you’ve pushed yourself to succeed anywhere - school, sports, sales, the trades, a side hustle - tell us about it.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Southland Trailers, we build big things - and we back the people who build them.
- Strong Pay with regular performance reviews - because effort should be rewarded
- Real Growth - training, development, and advancement opportunities that actually lead somewhere
- Compressed Workweek - for better work life balance
- A Culture That Has Fun - Social Club events like wing nights, hockey games, family events, BBQs, bowling, and more
- Benefits That Matter - comprehensive coverage for you and your family
- RRSP Matching - future you will thank you
- Hot Food On Site - fresh breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our in-house cafeterias
- Stable, Growing Company - 45+ years in business and still expanding
- Certified Living Wage Employer and named one of HRDC’s Best Places to Work (2024-2026)
How to Apply
Think you’ve got what it takes? Send us your resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By applying, you consent to Southland Trailers contacting you via the phone number and email address provided. Southland Trailers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
