Fabrication Human Resources Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - Waiward

Waiward

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

Position:
Regular / Full-Time

Positives Available: 1

Reporting to:
Director, Human Resources

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada's largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta.

Our mission is
_To Be Your Trusted Partner_ which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do.

Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service.

Waiward's historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people.

It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes.

We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve.

With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Fabrication Human Resources Advisor acts as the liaison for all Fabrication employees pertaining to day-to-day operations of the Human Resources functions and duties.

Responsibilities:

Display a commitment to Waiward's incidentfree vision, values, and culture.
Assist in the development and alignment of Human Resources strategies as it pertains to the organization's goals.
Provide guidance and support regarding labour relations, while ensuring adherence to current legislation, collective agreement and Waiward's policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison for Fabrication services to:
Offer assistance for employees or supervisors with any HR related inquiries.
Provide notifications to necessary parties for fabrication hires, terminations, and wage or position related changes.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with various departments on requests or clarification regarding fabrication employees.
Maintain apprentice documentation.
Input weekly Foreman attendance sheets, vacation requests, and expenses, etc.
Fabrication recruitment, selection, and retention:
Post jobs, screen applicants, and conduct interviews as per employee power requirements requested by the Director, Shop Operations.
Lead Fabrication employee onboarding.
Coordinate and maintain Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) documentation.
Track all TFW documentation within our internal database.
Assist with the management of the TFW program and provide support to employees.
Assist with workplace investigations and prepare/deliver any disciplinary actions, terminations or followup administration required.
Updates and distributes operational statistics:
Weekly Seniority Report.
Weekly Recruitment Forecasting and Onboarding Updates
Conducts Exit Interviews to track and determine reasons for employment separation.
May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Degree and/or Diploma in Human Resources is considered an asset.
2 to 5 years working within a Generalist type role.
Experience working within a unionized environment.
Current and up to date knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
Must possess tact, diplomacy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills that are complimented by effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
Highly motivated with the ability to work within a fastpaced environment and maintain a highvolume workload.
Ability to problem solve and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees.
A team player with strong work ethic and can work independently.
Passionate with regards to creating and maintaining a positive employee experience at Waiward.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Working Conditions
The incumbent is required to work in an office environment with moderate noise.

The job may require the incumbent to walk stairs; be outside in inclement weather (slippery surfaces and cold); carrying objects, driving and being exposed to normal office routines.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal for extended periods of time; and extensive reading.

The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Direct Reports
None

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