Project Human Resource Specialist

Kiewit Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Employee assistance program

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Energy Canada is seeking a Site Human Resources Specialist to deliver HR support directly on the jobsite across Western Canada. You’ll be the first point of contact for employees and supervisors, guiding onboarding, payroll, benefits, and policies in a field setting.

You’ll partner with the centralized HR team and HR Business Partners to drive full-cycle HR processes, training, and development, while ensuring compliance and fostering a safe, productive work environment on projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on HR experience in field‑based or high‑volume environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Sharp communicator and influencer - quick to build trust and rapport.
• Analytical thinker capable of turning data into action.
• Flexible for nights, weekends, and multiple locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of HR onsite for employees and supervisors on the project.
• Lead onboarding and full-cycle HR processes: hiring, staffing, transfers, performance reviews, offboarding.
• Monitor engagement, retention, and workforce productivity and address trends.
• Educate project leaders on HR programs, wage reviews, talent planning, and recognition.

Skills

Communication

Influence

Analytical thinking

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Energy Canada District

Department:Human Resources

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

At Kiewit, we don’t just build infrastructure, we build people, communities, and careers. Since 1884, our employee-owned culture has set a standard in North America for innovation and impact across sectors like transportation, water, power, oil & gas, mining, and more.

As a Site HR Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our people where it matters most, on the project. You’ll gain firsthand experience in the field, build strong partnerships with leaders and employees, and have access to career growth opportunities within one of North America’s top construction companies.

Now we’re looking for a Site Human Resources Specialist to bring HR expertise directly to the jobsite. This isn’t HR behind a desk; it’s HR in the field, where you’ll be the first point of contact for employees, supervisors, and project leaders. You’ll handle the day-to-day HR needs of the project while partnering with our centralized HR team (1HR) and HR Business Partners for specialized support.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

For this role we will hire out of Edmonton with an initial assignment likely to be in the Edmonton area.

We have multiple projects in Western Canada and beyond you may be assigned to after your first assignment. The ability to travel and relocate as-needed is key for this role. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of HR onsite
  • Serve as the go-to HR contact for employees and supervisors on the project.
  • Provide guidance on onboarding, payroll, benefits, and policies — ensuring clear, consistent communication.
  • Partner with Employee Relations or Labor Relations to address site-specific concerns.
  • Support leadership during critical situations (e.g., investigations, injuries, emergencies)
• Drive HR program execution in the field
  • Lead onboarding to create a positive, consistent start for new hires.
  • Support full-cycle HR processes: hiring, staffing schedules, transfers, promotions, performance reviews, and offboarding.
  • Monitor engagement, retention, and workforce productivity — and escape trends that need attention.
  • Deliver training and promote development opportunities for project employees.
• Connect the field with the bigger picture
  • Act as the liaison with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence to ensure smooth delivery of services.
  • Educate project leaders on HR programs and cycles — wage reviews, bonuses, talent planning, succession, and recognition programs.
  • Provide site-level feedback to HR leadership to improve programs and services.
  • Join 1HR calls, field HR training sessions, and other HR team touchpoints to stay connected and aligned
• Ensure compliance and protect our people
  • Uphold compliance with HR policies, labor relations processes, and site-specific requirements.
  • Utilize HR data, dashboards, and reports to guide decisions and improve outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.

Promote wellness and safety by connecting employees to EAP, benefits resources, and company well-being initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on HR experience, ideally in field‑based or high‑volume environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Sharp communicator and influencer - quick to build trust and rapport.
• Analytical thinker - capable of turning data into action.
• Resilient and resourceful - ready for fast‑paced, evolving, on‑site business needs.
• Familiar with HRIS tools, Microsoft Office suite, and handling confidential information.
• Flexibility for varying schedules - nights, weekends, multiple locations as needed.
• A servant-leader mentality: adaptable, reliable, safe, and always a step ahead. #LI-GH

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on‑the‑job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top‑tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.