Technician Development Manager

Sandvik Mining is seeking a

Technician Development Manager

Location Canada

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for a Technician Development Manager. At Sandvik, the Technician Development Manager is responsible for reviewing technical service personnel applications and support through the hiring process. Ensuring prospective resources have suitable skills and knowledge to support the business.

Are you experienced in the skilled trades and passionate about finding and developing top technical talent? We want to hear from you!

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

Supporting the recruitment and selection process for technical positions across the organization, including:

• Candidate screening, interviewing, technical testing, and hiring recommendations. Develop and administer practical and theoretical assessments that evaluate trade knowledge, troubleshooting ability, safety mindset, and problem-solving skills.
• Partner closely with Operations Managers, HR, Training, and technical subject matter experts to identify workforce requirements, track competence progression, and maintain a robust 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 and leverage strong relationships with industry partners, community organizations, and other external stakeholders to identify and attract skilled talent. Proactively pursue sourcing opportunities arising from job fairs, mine closures, workforce transitions, and other industry and community events
• Develop a feedback loop to evaluate hiring selection effectiveness.

What you will bring along

• Possesses a Red Seal trade certification, with significant field or workshop experience within a heavy equipment, mining, industrial, or related technical environment, and proven leadership or managerial experience.
• Bilingual in both French and English.
• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate both technical capability and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Is passionate about identifying top talent and ensuring Sandvik attracts and hires technicians capable of supporting operational excellence and long-term business growth.
• Build and maintain a strong internal network across the organization, developing trusted relationships with Operations leaders, supervisors, HR, Training, technical subject matter experts, and employees to understand current and future workforce needs and identify potential talent.
• Proactively 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.
• Leverage internal relationships to gain a deeper understanding of operational requirements, team dynamics, technical competencies, and the characteristics associated with success in skilled-trades roles.
• Act as a connector between Operations, HR, Training, and technical stakeholders, ensuring information and insights are shared effectively throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Develop and maintain strong external industry networks, including skilled-trades professionals, industry contacts, educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, and other talent sources to build sustainable talent pipelines.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 – $120,000.00 with the final offer determined by the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and applicable local market conditions.
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10% of annual base salary, based on individual performance, achievement of established KPIs and objectives, and company financial performance.
• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.