Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

REMCAN Projects LP, founded in 2007, is a North American contractor specializing in high-quality, innovative, and environmentally sound services for railway track owners and operators. Our clients range from Class 1 railways to civil construction companies. With seven locations across Canada, REMCAN is dedicated to meeting the railway industry's demanding needs while upholding a strong commitment to safety and quality.

If you’re looking for a challenging, exciting career in the railway industry with opportunities for hands-on training and advancement, consider joining REMCAN today.

REMCAN is currently looking for a full-time Recruitment and Onboarding Specialistideally based out of British Columbia. Our company is headquartered in Langley, BC.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist plays a key role in attracting, hiring, and onboarding the skilled talent that supports REMCAN Projects LP’s field operations, projects, and corporate teams.

In this hybrid role, you will coordinate full-cycle recruitment across multiple sites and disciplines, manage recruitment pipelines in ADP Workforce Now, and partner closely with hiring managers to deliver a seamless, timely, and positive candidate experience.

This role is ideal for a proactive recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is energized by key areas of responsibility such as:

Recruitment

• Coordinating full cycle recruitment for field, operational, and corporate positions, supporting the hiring process from requisition, posting, sourcing, and candidate screening through to offer
• Building talent pipelines and strengthening REMCAN Projects LP's employer brand through candidate sourcing initiatives, recruitment marketing, career fairs, community outreach, and other talent attraction activities
• Managing recruitment pipelines, requisitions, and candidate records in ADP Workforce Now
• Performing as a Subject Matter Expert in ADP Workforce Now modules such as Recruitment, Onboarding, Reporting & Analytics
• Utilizing various social media platforms to source and engage potential candidates to generate applicants
• Participating in interviews and hiring activities, supporting candidate assessments, and helping ensure an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication and feedback
• Partnering with hiring managers and operational leaders to understand hiring needs, support workforce planning initiatives, and coordinate recruitment activities
• Serving as a trusted point of contact for candidates and hiring managers, providing guidance, support, and timely communication throughout the recruitment and onboarding process

Onboarding

• Coordinating onboarding and processing of new hire documentation in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Partnering with hiring managers and operational leaders to facilitate onboarding
• Guiding candidates through pre-employment and onboarding requirements, including offer documentation, certification requirements, and other employment-related processes

HR General Tasks

• Maintaining personnel files and electronic records with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational standards
• Contributing to ongoing improvements in recruitment processes, service delivery, and candidate experience by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiencies
• Managing REMCAN’s footprint on all social media outlets including REMCAN’s Career Page
• Processing lay-off notices for seasonal employees
• Coordinating Recall process for returning employees, reviewing employee documents for accuracy
• Assisting HR Business Partner & Director, HR with additional projects

What You Bring to the Team

• 3-5 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding, preferably in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Demonstrated experience managing recruitment pipelines in ADP Workforce Now is required
• Experience recruiting for field, construction, rail, or skilled trades positions is an asset
• Experience with onboarding of U.S. applicants and applicable Federal/State employment laws (I-9 verification)
• Experience working with unionized environments and collective agreements
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Indigenous recruitment, including community outreach and relationship building with Indigenous communities
• Knowledge of employment legislation, recruitment best practices, and high-volume hiring environments
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach and ability to build effective working relationships
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with in-office presence as business needs require

Additional Information

The annual target salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000. The starting salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience, and internal equity.

A comprehensive Group Benefits plan including company-paid Mental Health & Wellness (EAP) program and a Company matching Group RRSP will be offered as part of the total compensation package.

Some travel to various recruitment and corporate events will be required.

REMCAN is committed to creating an environment where every individual - including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community - feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome and encourage all interested candidates to apply.

We thank all applicants who are interested in this position. We will only be contacting those who are short-listed. No agencies please.