Christians Cruz

Christians Cruz

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Strategic Global Talent Acquisition Partner | CHRL | 20+ Years of Experience
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  • Westinghouse Electric Company
    Senior Global Recruitment Partner
    Westinghouse Electric Company
    Jul 2022 - Current (4 years 3 months)
    Westinghouse Electric Company also know as Westinghouse Nuclear, is the world's leading supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology. http://www.westinghousenuclear.com

    Recruit for mission-critical technical and leadership roles in Canada and support in US, and Europe (UK, Italy, Poland). Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from strategic planning with hiring managers to onboarding, for senior-level positions in engineering, project management, and skilled trades.

    My expertise includes:

    Strategic Planning: Collaborating with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop targeted recr
  • Vale Base Metals
    Senior Talent Acquisition Leader
    Vale Base Metals
    Nov 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 2 months)
    I led a high-performing talent acquisition team of 5, supporting the entire Ontario Mining Operations division during a critical 2-year brownfield expansion project. This included full-cycle recruitment for a complex ecosystem of 5 mines, a mill, a smelter, and a refinery.

    My hands-on expertise was pivotal to the project's success, ensuring we developed and maintained a robust pipeline for requisitions across all key functions, including Mining & Milling, Health & Safety, Asset Management, and Technical Services.

    As a strategic partner, I delivered results that went far beyond filling open roles. My key contributions included:

    Built Talent Pipelines: Launched social media and employer branding campaigns that
  • MGR Management Consulting
    Agency Founder & Executive Recruiter
    MGR Management Consulting
    Apr 2015 - Jun 2019 (4 years 3 months)
    Spearheaded a successful recruitment agency, delivering permanent, contract, and project-based staffing solutions. Led a team of Recruiters and Business Development consultants to secure retained and contingency contracts across a vast range of sectors, including Technology, Healthcare, Engineering, Banking, and Infrastructure.
  • Emirates Global Aluminium EGA
    Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Head
    Emirates Global Aluminium EGA
    Apr 2008 - Mar 2015 (7 years)
    As Talent Acquisition Head at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), I was instrumental in supporting massive growth, from 94 employees to over 7,500. I recruited for mid-to-senior roles in Technology, Legal, Power, Smelter, and Refinery operations.

    Leading a team through influence, I directed global talent acquisition efforts, securing 800-1,500 hires annually from talent markets across APAC, EMEA, the Americas, and Australia.
  • Etihad Airways
    Core Recruitment Manager
    Etihad Airways
    Oct 2007 - Jan 2008 (4 months)
    At Etihad Airways, I spearheaded a team of 10 recruiters to source and secure elite global talent for critical aviation roles. We successfully recruited specialized professionals—including Pilots, Flight Attendants, and Engineers—from key markets across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. I am adept at managing high-volume and specialized recruitment campaigns on a global scale.
  • Higher Colleges of Technology
    Academic Recruitment Leader
    Higher Colleges of Technology
    Aug 2006 - Jun 2007 (11 months)
    As Recruitment Supervisor at Higher Colleges of Technology, I managed a team of 4 recruiters specializing in sourcing and hiring high-caliber faculty personnel. We successfully recruited for senior academic leadership roles, including Deans, Professors, and Instructors.
  • Dynacare formerly GammaDynacare Medical Laboratories
    Recruitment Manager
    Dynacare formerly GammaDynacare Medical Laboratories
    Nov 2002 - Jul 2006 (3 years 9 months)
    At Dynacare, I led full-cycle recruitment for a diverse range of corporate functions—including IT, Finance, Business Development, and Scientific roles—across multiple locations.

    Beyond recruiting, I drove key HR initiatives, such as leading the redesign of the company's career website and representing the brand at job fairs across Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec. I excel at building talent pipelines and enhancing employer branding to attract top-tier professionals.
  • UPS
    Recruitment Supervisor
    UPS
    Dec 2001 - Nov 2002 (1 year)
    At UPS, I advanced from Recruitment Specialist to Supervisor, expanding my scope to manage talent acquisition for the entire Niagara Division across multiple sites. I spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for Corporate, Business Development, and Operations roles, leveraging strategies like on-campus recruitment to build robust talent pipelines.
  • UPS
    Recruitment Specialist
    UPS
    Dec 2000 - Nov 2001 (1 year)
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  • Humber College
    Post-Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management
    Humber College
  • McMaster University
    Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
    McMaster University
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