Human Resources Coordinator

Forbes Bros Group of Companies; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in Edmonton, AB, is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator to support major projects. You will coordinate onboarding, workforce mobilization, site access, and HR reporting while partnering with HR business partners, project leadership, and operations teams.

The role emphasizes organization, people skills, and hands-on HR operations in a dynamic construction environment with hybrid work in Edmonton and occasional travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented HR professional with experience supporting multi-project operations.
• Strong onboarding, workforce mobilization, and records management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with union halls, site teams, and HR partners.

Responsibilities

• Support hiring through union halls and manpower requests.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientations, training, and background checks.
• Maintain employee files and HR records in systems.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, IT, Safety and other teams.
• Track compliance and escalate concerns to HR or site leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

HR coordination

Onboarding

Union liaison

Communication

Tools

BIS Safety

Procore

Apparel Solutions

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, with office attendance in Edmonton and occasional visits to project sites.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Travel: Occasional travel to project sites or other offices as required.

The Opportunity

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Human Resources Coordinator to support the day-to-day HR operations of our Major Projects team. In this role, you'll coordinate employee onboarding, workforce mobilization, site access requirements, employee records, and HR reporting while working closely with HR Business Partners, project leadership, and operational teams.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and supporting employees throughout their employment journey. You'll gain valuable exposure to project-based HR operations, workforce planning, and labour relations while developing practical experience in a dynamic construction environment.

Key Elements of the Role

• Support hiring through union halls, prepare manpower requests, communicate with union representatives and site teams, and coordinate employee arrivals and workforce movements.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientations, training, certifications, drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and project-specific access requirements to ensure employees are ready for site deployment.
• Create and update employee files, onboarding documentation, and employment records while processing approved hires, transfers, wage changes, classifications, and terminations in HR systems.
• Coordinate employee transactions with Payroll, Benefits, IT, Fleet, Safety, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely workforce updates.
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• Maintain employee information in systems such as BIS Safety, Procore, and Apparel Solutions, track outstanding requirements, and escalates compliance concerns to the appropriate HR or site leadership team.