Director of Human Resources

Venor; City of Moncton, Fredericton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Job summary

FundyPros Specialty Construction is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the people infrastructure behind one of Atlantic Canada’s most respected contractors. This in‑office role is based in New Brunswick with travel allowances for NB and beyond.

You will partner with the COO and senior leaders to shape the HR strategy, build recruitment and workforce planning programs, and design leadership development and succession plans across divisions.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field.
• CPHR designation is an asset; MBA is considered an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years leading people.
• Experience in construction, trades, or industrial environments is a strong asset.
• Practical problem-solver with ability to influence and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and senior leadership on all people‑related matters.
• Own the HR strategy aligned with the business objectives and growth trajectory.
• Translate operational realities into actionable people programs across divisions.
• Champion a culture of clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, policies, and employment compliance in NB and beyond.
• Develop recruitment programs and a proactive workforce planning function.
• Design leadership development and succession plans for key roles.

Skills

Strategic HR

Leadership

Recruitment

People development

Change management

Education

Post-secondary education in HR

CPHR designation asset

MBA asset

Job description

Are you a high‑impact HR leader who believes that a great people strategy is a competitive advantage? FundyPros Specialty Construction is looking for a Director of Human Resources to help build the people infrastructure behind one of Atlantic Canada’s most respected specialty contractors.

What You’ll Do

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and senior leadership on all people‑related matters.
• Own the HR strategy aligned with FundyPros’ business objectives and growth trajectory.
• Understand operational realities across divisions and translate them into actionable people programs.
• Champion a culture of clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Build and lead world‑class recruitment programs and partner with division leaders to ensure the talent pipeline is current.
• Develop a proactive workforce planning function that anticipates talent needs across divisions.
• Establish a consistent source‑select‑onboard rhythm that keeps pace with the business.

Leadership Development & Succession

• Design and implement development programs targeted at all levels of the business.
• Build meaningful succession plans for key roles across the organization.
• Partner with managers to identify high‑potential employees and create clear development pathways.

Performance Management & Standards

• In collaboration with divisional leaders, establish clear performance expectations, review processes, and accountability structures across the organization.
• Ensure training and development programs are connected to measurable business outcomes—not just compliance checkboxes.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all core HR operations including compensation, benefits, policies, and employment compliance in New Brunswick and beyond.
• Develop and maintain HR systems and processes that are practical, scalable, and easy to use.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across all divisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CPHR designation is an asset. MBA is considered an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years leading people.
• Experience in construction, trades, or industrial environments is a strong asset, but comparable experience will be considered.
• A practical problem‑solver who is comfortable challenging the status quo and implementing new ideas that support business growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Proven success building recruitment programs and developing talent pipelines in competitive labour markets.
• High task orientation with the ability to move quickly, make decisions, and get things done without unnecessary complexity.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.

Location

This is a full‑time, in‑office position based in Moncton, NB or Fredericton, NB. A mileage allowance is provided for business travel.

At Venor and FundyPros Specialty Construction, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.