About the role
##Company:
Finning Canada
##Worker Type:
Permanent
##Position Overview:
Finning Canada is looking to hire a permanent, full-time Manager, Talent Acquisition in either Edmonton or Calgary for a hybrid role. This position is both strategic and hands‑on, responsible for building high‑performing recruitment teams and delivering an exceptional candidate experience across the organization.
The Manager, Talent Acquisition owns the company’s hiring strategy—leveraging data, employer brand storytelling, and modern talent acquisition technologies (ATS/CRM platforms and AI‑enabled sourcing tools) to attract, engage, and hire top talent. This leader collaborates closely with business leaders, HR partners, and Marketing to elevate the end‑to‑end candidate journey and ensure recruitment practices support long‑term organizational success.
##Job Description:
Major Job Responsibilities:
Recruitment Leadership & Execution
- Lead full‑cycle, high‑volume recruitment across both salaried and unionized roles.
- Design and maintain a seamless, inclusive candidate journey from first touch through onboarding.
- Ensure consistent, equitable, and compliant hiring practices across all sites and role types.
Talent Pipeline Development
- Partner with business leaders to forecast workforce needs and build proactive talent pipelines.
- Use analytics to anticipate hiring demand, improve quality‑of‑hire, and reduce bottlenecks.
- Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard‑to‑fill, critical, and emerging roles.
Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing
- Collaborate with Marketing to elevate the employer value proposition across channels.
- Lead targeted recruitment campaigns, optimize the careers site, and amplify employee stories.
- Ensure recruitment communications reflect an authentic and inclusive brand.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Coach, develop, and inspire the TA team to deliver high performance and strong service levels.
- Embed continuous improvement, operational discipline, and smart technology adoption.
- Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Data, Metrics & Insights
- Own all TA reporting, dashboards, and KPI measurement.
- Present data-driven recommendations that enhance key outcomes such as time‑to‑fill and funnel conversion.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clear interpretation of talent acquisition data.
Vendor, Technology & Compliance Management
- Manage recruitment tools, technology stack, and agency/vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with all labor, employment, privacy, and collective agreement requirements.
Success Measures:
- Measurable improvement in quality of hire, time to fill, candidate NPS (Net Promoter Score), and offer‑acceptance rate.
- Stronger pipelines for hard‑to‑fill roles and increased internal mobility.
- Improved diversity representation throughout hiring funnels.
- High engagement and performance within the TA team.
- Predictable operating rhythms with business leaders and streamlined hiring processes.
Mandatory (Must-Have) Skills:
- 8+ years of experience in corporate recruiting or talent acquisition, including 3years in leadership.
- Demonstrated success hiring in unionized and salaried environments.
- Experience in high‑volume environments and/or hard‑to‑fill technical and/or skilled trades roles.
- Expertise with ATS/HRIS systems (Workday preferred), CRM platforms, sourcing tools, and AI/automation.
- Strong capability in data storytelling, dashboards, and KPI-driven insights.
- Proven background in employer branding and recruitment marketing.
- Ability to operate as a strategic partner while also diving into hands‑on recruitment when needed.
Preferred (Non-Mandatory) Skills:
- Multi‑site leadership experience.
- Exposure to programmatic advertising, talent communities, or pipelining technologies.
Why join us?
- Meaningful scope, modern tools, and executive sponsorship to build what great looks like.
- A people-first culture with flexibility, impact, and growth.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every qualification, we’d still love to hear from you.
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 not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, 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 Finning
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.
With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation. Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle. Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.
Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.
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About the role
##Company:
Finning Canada
##Worker Type:
Permanent
##Position Overview:
Finning Canada is looking to hire a permanent, full-time Manager, Talent Acquisition in either Edmonton or Calgary for a hybrid role. This position is both strategic and hands‑on, responsible for building high‑performing recruitment teams and delivering an exceptional candidate experience across the organization.
The Manager, Talent Acquisition owns the company’s hiring strategy—leveraging data, employer brand storytelling, and modern talent acquisition technologies (ATS/CRM platforms and AI‑enabled sourcing tools) to attract, engage, and hire top talent. This leader collaborates closely with business leaders, HR partners, and Marketing to elevate the end‑to‑end candidate journey and ensure recruitment practices support long‑term organizational success.
##Job Description:
Major Job Responsibilities:
Recruitment Leadership & Execution
- Lead full‑cycle, high‑volume recruitment across both salaried and unionized roles.
- Design and maintain a seamless, inclusive candidate journey from first touch through onboarding.
- Ensure consistent, equitable, and compliant hiring practices across all sites and role types.
Talent Pipeline Development
- Partner with business leaders to forecast workforce needs and build proactive talent pipelines.
- Use analytics to anticipate hiring demand, improve quality‑of‑hire, and reduce bottlenecks.
- Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard‑to‑fill, critical, and emerging roles.
Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing
- Collaborate with Marketing to elevate the employer value proposition across channels.
- Lead targeted recruitment campaigns, optimize the careers site, and amplify employee stories.
- Ensure recruitment communications reflect an authentic and inclusive brand.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Coach, develop, and inspire the TA team to deliver high performance and strong service levels.
- Embed continuous improvement, operational discipline, and smart technology adoption.
- Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Data, Metrics & Insights
- Own all TA reporting, dashboards, and KPI measurement.
- Present data-driven recommendations that enhance key outcomes such as time‑to‑fill and funnel conversion.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clear interpretation of talent acquisition data.
Vendor, Technology & Compliance Management
- Manage recruitment tools, technology stack, and agency/vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with all labor, employment, privacy, and collective agreement requirements.
Success Measures:
- Measurable improvement in quality of hire, time to fill, candidate NPS (Net Promoter Score), and offer‑acceptance rate.
- Stronger pipelines for hard‑to‑fill roles and increased internal mobility.
- Improved diversity representation throughout hiring funnels.
- High engagement and performance within the TA team.
- Predictable operating rhythms with business leaders and streamlined hiring processes.
Mandatory (Must-Have) Skills:
- 8+ years of experience in corporate recruiting or talent acquisition, including 3years in leadership.
- Demonstrated success hiring in unionized and salaried environments.
- Experience in high‑volume environments and/or hard‑to‑fill technical and/or skilled trades roles.
- Expertise with ATS/HRIS systems (Workday preferred), CRM platforms, sourcing tools, and AI/automation.
- Strong capability in data storytelling, dashboards, and KPI-driven insights.
- Proven background in employer branding and recruitment marketing.
- Ability to operate as a strategic partner while also diving into hands‑on recruitment when needed.
Preferred (Non-Mandatory) Skills:
- Multi‑site leadership experience.
- Exposure to programmatic advertising, talent communities, or pipelining technologies.
Why join us?
- Meaningful scope, modern tools, and executive sponsorship to build what great looks like.
- A people-first culture with flexibility, impact, and growth.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every qualification, we’d still love to hear from you.
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 not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, 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.
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Talent Acquisition jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Finning
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.
With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation. Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle. Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.
Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.