Description

Worley Canada Construction is a leader in industrial construction in Western Canada. Our employees enjoy exciting careers in fabrication, modularization, field installation, and professional support services for some of world’s most challenging heavy-oil facilities, gas plants, power-stations and other industrial projects. As part of the global Worley team, we enjoy shared resources and opportunities with more than 20 Canadian locations and 40 countries.

Worley Canada Construction is seeking a full-time People (HR) Advisor to work with our People Team on an 18-month temporary contract at our office in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities:

This position will act as a business partner, advisor and coach and will work within the overall People structure to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of people services. Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

  • Provide day-to-day HR advisory support to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
  • Ensure key HR practices are aligned with employment standards and provide integrated solutions to the organization that mitigates risk.
  • Manage employee lifecycle activities including promotions, transfers, and terminations.
  • Lead and complete workplace investigations into employee complaints, policy violations or Ethics reports. Prepare detailed investigation reports, provide recommendations for resolution and support leaders in implementing actions.
  • Ensure successful local implementation and application of People/HR policies and programs. Includes development and implementation of work practices and guidelines that are aligned to global People policies and work processes.
  • Provide performance management guidance and consultation by facilitating performance management training, coaching on performance management discussions, developing actions plans, and by providing assistance in setting expectations.
  • Facilitate annual salary review process management including providing consultation on salary recommendations.
  • Assist in development of position descriptions/advertisements and prepare letters of contract and other recruitment related documentation.
  • Review incoming resumes, conduct phone screens and interviews along with hiring manager to determine suitability of candidates.
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years direct Human Resources experience, specifically including employee relations and investigations.
  • Certificate, diploma or degree in Human Resources is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Employment Standards, Human Rights Legislation and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, mediation and communication skills required. Ability to work well under pressure, deal with difficult people and de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
  • Industrial construction specific experience is an asset. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients at all levels of the organization and influence decisions.
  • Ability to establish credibility quickly and be decisive utilizing well-developed critical thinking/analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Collaborative team player with demonstrated professional and emotional maturity and judgment to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact.
  • Self-starter and able to work both in a team environment and independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
  • Results oriented with solid time management/organization skills.
  • Flexible, adaptable, learns quickly demonstrates courage and self-awareness.
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).

Worley Canada Construction strives to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their perspective roles with the company. When you join Worley Canada Construction, you’ll join an equal opportunity employer that believes in the inherent benefits of a diverse workplace, and that promotes inclusion and flexibility. We encourage applications from a diverse population of people that reflects the range of countries, cultures and contexts spanned by our operations.