People & Culture Advisor

North Nova Seafoods; Seabrook; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotia Harvest is seeking a People & Culture Advisor to serve as the on-site HR presence at our Seabrook facility in Seabrook, NS. This role reports to the Manager, People & Culture and requires travel within Nova Scotia.

You will coach leaders, support recruitment and onboarding, maintain HR records in BambooHR, and ensure HR processes are followed across operations. A manufacturing/processing background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination.
• Minimum two years of HR experience in a workplace setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience in manufacturing/operational environments is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on day-to-day HR matters.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, attendance, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Coach supervisors through difficult conversations and people-related decisions.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and employee records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding, and benefits administration.
• Maintain employee information within BambooHR and assist with HR reporting.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and training requirements.
• Partner with leaders across the business to support a respectful, positive, and productive workplace culture.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Discretion

Organizational skills

Employment law knowledge

Education

Post-secondary HR education

Job description

People & Culture Advisor
Location: Seabrook, NS (with travel within Nova Scotia)
Reports To: Manager, People & Culture
Status: Full-Time, Permanent | In-Office

Join Our Team

Scotia Harvest is seeking a People & Culture Advisor to serve as the on-site HR presence at our Seabrook facility. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with employees and leaders, building relationships, solving problems, and helping create a positive workplace culture in a fast-paced operational environment.

As a key member of the People & Culture team, you’ll provide hands‑on support to employees and managers, coach leaders through people‑related challenges, support recruitment and onboarding activities, and help ensure HR processes are carried out consistently and effectively. You’ll work closely with operations leaders while partnering with the broader People & Culture team across the Mersey Group.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on day‑to‑day HR matters.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, attendance, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Coach and support supervisors through difficult conversations and people‑related decisions.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and employee records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, off‑boarding, and benefits administration.
• Maintain employee information within BambooHR and assist with HR reporting.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and training requirements.
• Partner with leaders across the business to support a respectful, positive, and productive workplace culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum two years of HR experience, or a combination of related education and experience.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing, processing, or operational environment is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Working Environment

This role is primarily based at our Seabrook facility and requires regular interaction with employees in office, production, and operational settings. Travel (approximately 20%) to other Nova Scotia locations is required. Exposure to seafood processing environments, varying temperatures, noise, and PPE requirements should be expected.

Why Join Us?

At Scotia Harvest, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience while working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking for a hands‑on HR role where you can build relationships and help people succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Scotia Harvest is part of the Mersey Group, a Nova Scotia‑based family of seafood companies that includes Mersey Seafoods, Fisherman’s Market International, Mersey Marine, Comeau’s Sea Foods, Innovative Fishery Products and Scotia Harvest. Together, our companies employ hundreds of people across the province and are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and supporting the communities where we live and work.