HR Advisor, Indigenous Workforce Development

1050 Suncor Energy Services Inc.; Fort McMurray, Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (health, dental, and/

Generous time-off

Talent development programs

Relocation assistance

Pension & savings plans

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. is seeking an HR Advisor, Indigenous Workforce Development to advance inclusion and diversity strategies in Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will collaborate with Indigenous communities, develop goals for SET, and track data to inform executive decisions.

The role requires navigating complex stakeholder environments, with strong project management and data analysis skills to drive progress and measure impact across programs and engagements.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of HR experience in a complex, professional environment.
• Strong understanding of, and/or lived experience with, Indigenous cultures, protocols, and worldviews, with the ability to support effective relationship building and solution delivery.
• Demonstrated project and program management experience.
• Ability to analyze people data and develop reports that demonstrate progress, identify areas for improvement, and support decision-making.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Advance the design and implementation of Indigenous workforce development initiatives in support of Suncor’s Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and Journey of Reconciliation.
• Build and manage relationships with select Indigenous communities and develop collaborative goals in support of skills, employment, and training (SET).
• Track and report data, outcomes, and progress to internal governance bodies, Council, and senior executives.
• Support Indigenous programs by identifying where new solutions are needed and supporting and/or leading their implementation.
• Identify and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support effective program delivery.
• Provide input to inform the Journey of Reconciliation, HR programs, and employee inclusion networks.
• Support other inclusion and diversity priorities as identified.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Data analysis (people)

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED! We’re hiring an HR Advisor, Indigenous Workforce Development to help advance Suncor’s Inclusion & Diversity Strategy. You’ll partner with Indigenous communities and stakeholders to strengthen employment and recruitment initiatives, leverage data to drive progress, and help build inclusive HR solutions that reflect Indigenous cultures, protocols, and worldviews.

What we offer:

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well‑being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time‑off to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
• Relocation assistance: roundtrip airfare or mileage coverage, temporary accommodations, rental search assistance, and additional resources provided pending role and location
• We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok!

Minimum Requirements:

• Five to Seven years of related human resources experience in a complex, professional environment
• Strong understanding of, and/or lived experience with, Indigenous cultures, protocols, and worldviews, with the ability to support effective relationship building and solution delivery
• Demonstrated project and program management experience
• Ability to analyze people data and develop reports that demonstrate progress, identify areas for improvement, and support decision‑making
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think beyond current programs and stay informed of industry trends

Responsibilities:

• Advance the design and implementation of Indigenous workforce development initiatives in support of Suncor’s Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and Journey of Reconciliation
• Build and manage relationships with select Indigenous communities and develop collaborative goals in support of skills, employment, and training (SET)
• Track and report data, outcomes, and progress to internal governance bodies, Council, and senior executives
• Support Indigenous programs by identifying where new solutions are needed and supporting and/or leading their implementation
• Identify and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support effective program delivery
• Provide input to inform the Journey of Reconciliation, HR programs, and employee inclusion networks
• Support other inclusion and diversity priorities as identified

Location and other Key details:

This is an office‑based role. You will work out of our Stoney Creek Village office in Fort McMurray, Alberta, located at 108 Riverstone Ridge. Hours of work are a regular 40‑hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs. This position requires travel to various Indigenous Communities for meetings and events on a regular basis, including weekends. Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results‑oriented and high‑performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada’s leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value‑added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders. Top Employer: Suncor Energy Inc.