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Sandvik

Mining, rock excavation, metal cutting solutions

Technician Development Manager

Technical RecruitingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCA$110k - CA$120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess a Red Seal trade certification and significant field or workshop experience in a heavy equipment, mining, industrial, or related technical environment, along with proven leadership or managerial experience.
  • Be bilingual in French and English.
  • Demonstrate communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate technical capability and interpersonal effectiveness.
  • Be able to identify technical talent and assess technicians' capacity to support operational excellence and long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

  • Support recruitment and selection for technical positions, including candidate screening, interviewing, technical testing, and hiring recommendations.
  • Develop and administer practical and theoretical assessments evaluating trade knowledge, troubleshooting ability, safety mindset, and problem-solving skills.
  • Partner with Operations Managers, Human Resources, 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 certifications and experience, and provide objective recommendations based on candidate suitability and future development potential.
  • Build relationships with industry partners, community organizations, and external stakeholders to identify and attract skilled talent.
  • Pursue sourcing opportunities through job fairs, mine closures, workforce transitions, and other industry and community events.
  • Develop a feedback loop to evaluate hiring selection effectiveness.
  • Build and maintain internal relationships with Operations leaders, supervisors, Human Resources, Training, technical subject matter experts, and employees to understand workforce needs and identify potential talent.
  • Connect across teams, locations, and functions to identify internal talent, referrals, transferable skills, and development opportunities that may not be visible through traditional recruitment processes.
  • Use internal relationships to understand operational requirements, team dynamics, technical competencies, and characteristics associated with success in skilled-trades roles.
  • Act as a connector between Operations, Human Resources, Training, and technical stakeholders to ensure information and insights are shared throughout recruitment and selection.
  • Develop and maintain external industry networks, including skilled-trades professionals, industry contacts, educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, and other talent sources, to build sustainable talent pipelines.

About the Company

Sandvik

Mining, rock excavation, metal cutting solutions

Sandvik is a global engineering company focused on mining and rock excavation, rock processing, and metal cutting. It develops and sells tools, machines, and related services for these industries, including drilling equipment, rock processing machinery, and cemented carbide materials for cutting and wear resistance. Its strengths come from a long history, deep specialization, and an integrated portfolio, with a strategy that concentrates on core areas while spinning off non-core units like Alleima. Its goal is to help customers boost productivity, safety, and sustainability by providing reliable equipment and support for efficient material extraction and processing.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1862

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