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.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Technician Development Manager , requisition #R0097517. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who participate in an interview will be informed of the hiring decision or receive a status update within the applicable timeframe, no later than 45 days.

This opportunity reflects a newly created position within our organization.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence to assist with application screening. AI tools support but do not replace human decision-making. Personal information collected during this process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.

Sandvik Mining est à la recherche d’un(e)

Gestionnaire du développement des techniciens

Lieu : Canada

Chez Sandvik, nous vous offrons un monde de possibilités. La diversité de nos activités et l’étendue de notre réseau mondial vous permettent d’explorer votre potentiel et de vous épanouir professionnellement. Nous reconnaissons votre contribution et vous proposons différentes façons de soutenir votre développement afin que vous puissiez réaliser des accomplissements exceptionnels.

Nous sommes actuellement à la recherche d’un(e) gestionnaire du développement des techniciens . Chez Sandvik, cette personne est responsable de l’évaluation des candidatures pour les postes liés aux services techniques et du soutien au processus d’embauche. Elle veille à ce que les candidats potentiels possèdent les compétences et les connaissances nécessaires pour répondre aux besoins de l’entreprise.

Possédez-vous de l’expérience dans les métiers spécialisés et êtes-vous passionné(e) par le recrutement et le développement des meilleurs talents techniques? Nous aimerions vous connaître!

Alors que vous êtes à la recherche de la meilleure occasion professionnelle pour vous aujourd’hui, nous réfléchissons déjà aux possibilités qui s’offrir