Technician Development Manager

Sandvik Group

. Support recruitment and selection for technical positions across the organization .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment and selection for technical positions, with a focus on evaluating candidates' trade knowledge, technical capabilities, and interpersonal effectiveness. Proven ability to build relationships with industry partners and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to support operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Red Seal Trade CertificationTechnical InterviewingBilingual in French and EnglishLeadership ExperienceRelationship-Building Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical TestingCandidate ScreeningCompetence TrackingAssessment DevelopmentOperational Requirements Understanding

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationSound JudgmentInterpersonal Effectiveness

Certifications & Qualifications

Red Seal Trade Certification

Industry Keywords

Heavy EquipmentMiningIndustrial EnvironmentSkilled-TradesApprenticeship Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support recruitment and selection for technical positions across the organization
Screen candidates, conduct interviews and technical testing, and make hiring recommendations
Develop and administer practical and theoretical assessments covering trade knowledge, troubleshooting, safety mindset, and problem-solving
Partner with Operations Managers, HR, Training, and technical subject matter experts to identify workforce requirements
Track competence progression and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates
Conduct behavioural and technical interviews
Validate candidate certifications and experience
Provide objective recommendations based on candidate suitability and future development potential
Build relationships with industry partners, community organizations, and external stakeholders to attract skilled talent
Pursue sourcing opportunities through job fairs, mine closures, workforce transitions, and industry/community events
Develop a feedback loop to evaluate hiring selection effectiveness
Act as a connector between Operations, HR, Training, and technical stakeholders throughout recruitment and selection

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possesses a Red Seal trade certification
Significant field or workshop experience within a heavy equipment, mining, industrial, or related technical environment
Proven leadership or managerial experience
Bilingual in both French and English
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Sound judgment and ability to evaluate technical capability and interpersonal effectiveness
Ability to identify and attract technicians capable of supporting operational excellence and long-term business growth
Ability to build and maintain internal networks across Operations, HR, Training, technical subject matter experts, and employees
Ability to identify internal talent, referrals, transferable skills, and development opportunities
Ability to understand operational requirements, team dynamics, technical competencies, and success characteristics in skilled-trades roles
Ability to develop and maintain external industry networks, including skilled-trades professionals, educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, and other talent sources

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10% of annual base salary
Ongoing development and training
Pension plan with matching
Competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits
Opportunity to make an impact on business performance
Opportunity to be part of an ambitious team in an industry-leading business
Opportunity to reach your full potential
Inclusive, barrier-free workplace and accessibility accommodations