HR Business Partner Advisor - Edmonton

Imperial Oil; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Safety & ethics focus

Extensive benefits package

Vacation and holidays

Flexible work programs

Mentoring programs

Employee Resource Groups

Early career foundation

Job summary

Imperial invites recent graduates to join the HR Rotational Development Program in Canada. You will rotate through Business HR, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Programs Design and Talent Development to gain hands-on experience.

We seek MBA or Master’s in HR graduates with strong communication, leadership potential and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Edmonton or Sarnia work locations and full-time placement are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication across all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated drive to create a positive work environment and leverage a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through HR roles such as Business HR, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Programs Design and Talent Development.
• Support design of HR programs and guidelines aligned to corporate goals.
• Engage with leaders to apply data insights to improve workforce solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's MBA or Master’s in HR

Unofficial transcripts required

Job description

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Corporate Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada. We are accepting applications for recent and upcoming university graduates for full‑time HR opportunities.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

At Imperial, we view our Human Resource (HR) professionals as critical. Our energized national HR team strives to create a competitive advantage through people by aligning the HR workforce to meet current needs, and developing individuals so they have the capabilities required to meet future needs in a complex and changing business environment. You will be part of the HR Rotational Development Program.

What You Will Do

You will gain hands‑on experience and exposure rotating through various HR roles which may include:

• Business HR – Drive talent solutions based on data insights and execute processes to improve business performance
• Labor Relations – Execute labor strategies and manage day‑to‑day labor relations activities
• Employee Relations – Investigate allegations of misconduct, potential policy violations, etc.
• Talent Acquisition – Develop branding and sourcing strategies to attract the highest‑quality talent to raise the collective capability of the organization
• Programs Design – Design programs, plans and guidelines to meet business needs in line with corporate intent
• Talent Development – Leverage analytics to ensure optimal resource development and deployment for near‑term and longer term organizational and staffing needs

About You

We seek students with who are passionate about what they do and eager to join us in providing solutions to society’s energy needs. Students with strong academic performance in core programs, leadership, and communication skills who have recently graduated, or have an upcoming graduation date, seeking full‑time placement with a MBA or Masters in Human Resources are encouraged to apply.

Skills And Qualifications

• Upcoming or recent graduate with a Bachelor's, MBA, or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related disciplines
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interface across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities
• Have a strong drive to create a positive work environment, leveraging a highly diverse workforce
• Ability to operate with autonomy and discretion in a complex and rapidly changing work environment
• Preferred: Previous internship or other experience in business or Human Resources

We are looking for candidates who align with our core values:

• Integrity: Be honest and ethical | Do what is right
• Excellence: Hold ourselves to high standards | Be thoughtful, thorough, and disciplined
• Care: Be respectful and inclusive | Look after each other | Contribute to the well‑being of our communities and the environment
• Courage: Take initiative and make a difference | Think boldly and act with conviction | Take personal ownership
• Resilience: Be determined and persevere | Be purposeful and steadfast in our principles

Start date:

2027

Work Location:

Edmonton, AB or Sarnia, ON

Your Benefits

• A company committed to career growth – we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement – these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program – includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Competitive vacation package – provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro‑rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
• Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part‑time and job‑sharing arrangements.
• Successful networking and mentoring programs – enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Opportunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).
• Early Career Foundation – provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.
• The expected annual salary range for this position is $78,900 – $92,500. Individual pay will be determined based on various factors, which may include skills, abilities, qualifications, work experience and education

Other Considerations

• We thank all those who apply however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre‑employment background screening will be required
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted

Application Deadline:

October 4, 2026

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at [e-mail].

Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full‑time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post‑graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.