Bouchier is comprised primarily of Bouchier Contracting Ltd. and Bouchier Site Services Ltd., with its Head Office based in Fort McKay, Alberta and the Administrative Hub based in Fort McMurray. We are an Aboriginal owned and operated company that currently employs a workforce of more than 800 individuals.

In operation since 1998, we provide a variety of services to the Athabasca Oil Sands Region and have a presence on many of the major Oil Sands Mine Sites. Bouchier is one of the leading First Nations companies within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo that provides construction, maintenance, and general site services.

The Bouchier Group is seeking a seasoned, dynamic and self-motivated HR Advisor (HRA) to compliment our current Human Resources team.

The HRA provides professional generalist advice and support to all facets of the business with a primary focus on employee relations, performance management, succession planning, job evaluation and organizational design.  While not a main element of the role, the HRA will at times be called upon to support the recruitment team in the areas of selection, classification and compensation.

The successful candidate will be required to have strong knowledge on Employment Standards Legislation and Human Rights, experience with HRIS systems and statistical reporting on employee demographics and trends.

While the role is locally based out of our TaigaNova Office, there will be requirement to travel a few times per month to our site locations in order to liaise, build relationships and conduct business with your assigned teams.  Flexibility, adaptability and enjoyment of a fast-paced work environment will be key to success in this HRA role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Functional HRIS user - understand the data input to extract and analyze data
• Prepare, review, interpret, analyze and approve a variety of data, information and reports, and make recommendations on findings
• Disability Management -“ provide case management expertise with the monitoring of medical leaves and long term disability applications
• Assist the Director with the maintenance and development of human resources procedures and policies
• Counsel current and potential employees on rules, policies, benefits, procedures and job opportunities
• Participate in the development of the Apprenticeship and Aboriginal Life Cycle Programs
• Plan and manage logistics for the annual employee service awards
• Recommend improvements to compensation, job evaluation and organizational design structures
• Provide HR Generalist advice to client departments on all facets of Human Resources

Bachelor's degree or College Diploma with a focus on Human Resources-equivalencies will be considered depending on experience

• Minimum of three to five years experience in a professional HR role
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity and creativity to changing needs and situations
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the course of work
• Proven ability to manage complex investigations
• Possess a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Knowledge of employment standards, employment law and human rights
• Experience with Disability Management is considered an asset
• Proven experience within an HRIS system is required -Navision experience would be an asset
• Relevant computer software and hardware applications knowledge
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Exceptional organizational abilities
• Ability to research, evaluate and analyze trends, policy, and procedures
• Ability to work alone on a broad variety of projects.
• Able to work well in a fast paced, team environment
• Applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English

The Bouchier Group is pleased to offer competitive wages, a Health and Dental Benefit Package as well as a group Registered Pension Plan.

• This position is open to Local Candidates only - Fort McMurray, AB
• Compressed work schedule with every second Friday off: Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Fridays will alternate weekly between being a day off and being a working day from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Application Deadline:  Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

Please apply online via SmartRecruiters to create a profile. Click the link to apply.

www.bouchier.ca

Attention: Human Resources Recruiter

Position Title: Human Resources Advisor

Please follow us on Facebook at: https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.