Trades Recruiter
About the job
- Three to five years of experience in recruitment, staffing, or trade coordination, ideally within construction, renovation, or a related trades environment.
- Strong knowledge of skilled trades roles, requirements, and certifications in multi-family residential environments.
- Ability to build relationships with trades, site teams, and management.
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment needs and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across local and regional teams.
- Proficiency with recruitment and applicant tracking system tools and general office software.
- Identify, recruit, and select qualified tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, and plumbers based on project needs and timelines.
- Develop and maintain a network of skilled trades for immediate and future projects.
- Source candidates through job boards, referrals, trade associations, industry events, and social media or networking platforms.
- Screen resumes and applications, conduct initial phone and video interviews, and evaluate candidates against role and project requirements.
- Maintain an active pipeline of pre-vetted trades to reduce time-to-fill for urgent project needs.
- Monitor the early performance of newly placed trades and gather feedback from site and project management to confirm fit and quality of work.
- Support ongoing performance management processes for trades in coordination with the Trade Services Manager, including addressing performance concerns.
- Track performance outcomes to refine sourcing and selection criteria for future recruitment.
- Act as a point of contact for trades on performance-related matters and trade engagement issues, and address questions and resolve issues as they arise.
- Provide regular updates to the Trade Services Manager on trade performance, retention, and recruitment pipeline status.
- Liaise with local and regional management teams to align on project needs, resource allocation, and client expectations.
- Partner with the Trade Services Manager to forecast upcoming labor needs based on the project pipeline.
- Provide regular updates and reporting on recruitment pipeline status, time-to-fill, and trade availability.
- Travel regularly from Kingston to Belleville and Ottawa.
- Experience in recruitment, staffing, or trade coordination within construction, renovation, or a related trades environment.
- Knowledge of skilled trades roles, requirements, and certifications in multi-family residential environments.
About the company
The Byng Group is a full-service interior renovation contractor that specializes in suite turnovers for rental properties in Ontario. It handles end-to-end renovations—from initial design to final execution—so properties can move tenants quickly and stay on budget. The company works with property managers, landlords, and real estate investors, using a team of 600+ professionals across seven regional offices to deliver timely, coordinated renovations. Projects are managed through a transparent, consultative process with clear communication and robust reporting, helping clients maximize revenue from rentals. The Byng Group differentiates itself with its large, regionally distributed workforce, integrated design and project-management capabilities, and formal processes aimed at efficiency and accountability. Its goal is to consistently complete high-quality renovations on schedule and within budget, thereby optimizing revenue yield after turnover.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vaughan, Canada
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Unity Partners' July 2025 investment funds geographic expansion and acquisition-driven growth.
- Employee Purpose Plan aligns crews and management around retention, quality, and execution.
- Byng's recurring turnover demand from multifamily owners supports steady, repeatable revenue.
What critics are saying
- Integration of Vigil, RC Legnini, and Atlantic Canada strains margins through 2026.
- Multifamily landlords can delay turnover capex, cutting Byng's project backlog quickly.
- If private-equity expansion stalls, Byng loses differentiation and becomes a commodity contractor.
What makes The Byng Group unique
- July 2025 Unity Partners backed Byng's asset-light, vendor-managed turnover model.
- September 2025 RC Legnini expanded Byng into Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. markets.
- July 1, 2026 Atlantic Canada launch added Halifax, Dartmouth, and Moncton coverage.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
11%1 year growth
11%2 year growth
11%The Byng Group, a leading Ontario-based provider of multi-family rental suite turnover and renovation services, has acquired U.S.-based RC Legnini Company, a general contracting firm in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. This acquisition enhances Byng's North American presence and capabilities in multi-family housing renovations. Byng CEO Scott Bunker highlighted the alignment of values and commitment to quality with RCL, while RCL President Mitch Handman expressed enthusiasm for the partnership.
M&A | I95 Business
Dallas PE firm Unity Partners acquires canada-based The Byng Group.
Unity Partners LP has acquired The Byng Group, a provider of unit turnover services for multifamily properties and senior living facilities. The investment will support Byng's geographic expansion and launch an Employee Purpose Plan for employee ownership. Byng's CEO, Scott Bunker, will continue leading the company. The partnership aims to accelerate growth and explore strategic M&A opportunities. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.