Human Resources Business Partner

Civeo North America; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional Development

Job summary

A global workforce accommodation specialist is seeking an HR Business Partner based in Edmonton. This role involves strategic collaboration with management focusing on labour relations, grievance management, and workplace compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR experience, strong relationship-building skills, and knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment laws. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience with an emphasis on labour relations.
• Ability to manage grievances and participate in collective bargaining.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR expertise aligned with organizational culture and strategy.
• Manage workplace investigations and employee relations matters.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Labour relations

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

This range is provided by Civeo North America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$78,000.00/yr - CA$85,000.00/yr

At Civeo, our employees are the cornerstone of our success. As a global workforce accommodation specialist, we help individuals maintain healthy, productive, and connected lives while working away from home.

Guided by our core values of safety, respect, care, excellence, integrity and collaboration we are dedicated to providing outstanding service to our guests and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and communities.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Labour Relations and Human Resources, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic partner to management with a primary focus on labour relations. The role includes union engagement, grievance management, collective bargaining support, and workplace investigations, while providing guidance on HR policies and practices. The HRBP ensures compliance with employment legislation and collective agreements and collaborates with leaders to implement people strategies aligned with business objectives and corporate HR goals. Occasional travel to various sites is required.

The ideal candidate brings extensive labour relations experience, strong relationship‑building and problem‑solving skills, and works closely with leaders and the HR team to deliver effective HR solutions that support organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client group leadership to deliver HR expertise aligned with organizational culture and strategy, including employee relations, performance management, disability management, disciplinary actions, terminations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with leaders and union representatives to resolve workplace issues, manage grievances (up to arbitration), and participate in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Interpret and apply collective agreements, ensuring compliance in all HR, Human Rights and labour relations activities.
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation and ensure timely communication of new policies and procedures.
• Manage layoff and recall processes on behalf of client groups in compliance with collective agreements.
• Manage workplace investigations and related employee relations matters, ensuring objective findings and compliance with policies and legislation.
• Support proactive employee and labour relations by identifying issues, risks, and opportunities to meet business needs.
• Assist with learning and development, performance management, engagement initiatives, and HR projects aligned with business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in the HRIS; collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, and Health & Abilities teams to ensure seamless processes.
• Travel to various company locations, including remote sites, as required.
• Oversee full‑cycle recruitment and onboarding for client groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on labour relations, grievance handling (including arbitration), workplace investigations, and collective agreement interpretation.
• Proven ability to partner with leaders and union representatives to resolve workplace issues, manage grievances, and participate in collective bargaining.
• Experience managing HR functions across Canadian provinces and U.S. states, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and collective agreements.
• Expertise in layoff/recall processes and advising on disciplinary actions, terminations, and conflict resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment laws, HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• HR certification (e.g., CPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP) preferred.
• Ability to travel to company locations in Canada and the U.S., including remote sites, as required; Class 5 Operator’s Licence with a satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is considered an asset.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and/or facilitating training programs is considered an asset.

What we offer

• Location: Civeo’s corporate office is located northeast of Edmonton International Airport
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package, which includes dental, vision, life insurance, and extended health coverage
• Health or Personal Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP/DPSP Match Program
• Professional Development

We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home.

If you want to join a forward‑thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

To apply, please submit your resume online to https://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources