Workforce Advisor - Heartland

Jardeg (Heartland's trusted recruitment partner)  is seeking a Workforce Advisor to be based out of either Calgary or Edmonton, AB,

Reporting directly to the Workforce Manager, the Workforce Advisor is responsible for manpower planning, acquisition, retention, and mobility of workers between projects, and ensures projects are staffed properly. The incumbent is the first point of contact for employees with issues and inquires on-site or with pay, or who require access to information, and facilitates the labour relations (LR) activities throughout the hire-to-retire lifecycle of craft workers and field supervisors. 

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating project manpower needs for craft and field supervision.
• Assist employees and site supervision on a variety of LR issues including first-day orientation, benefits, pension, progressive discipline, and terminations. 
• Assist with the execution and implementation of LR initiatives.
• Assist with training, manpower requirements, and safety certifications. 
• Research and coach regarding employment standards and legislative requirements.
• Create collaborative and strategic partnerships with client.
• Coordinate and administer workforce planning reports.
• Address employee and workforce issues as they arise. 
• Travel up to 25% will be required. 

Key Success Factors and Capabilities

Leadership

• Strive to understand the business needs of the project.
• Collaborate with the project team and the unions.
• Maintain communication between the company and the employees.
• Communicate the overall company strategies.

Communication

• Communicate ideas, plans, and priorities to others.
• Listen and work to understand issues and other people’s thinking.
• Establish credibility with an intellectually demanding audience.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• 3+ years of HR/LR construction experience.
• Highly motivated, self-directing, and results-oriented.
• Ability to manage change and think critically.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills supplemented with strong computer skills (proficiency with MS Office Suite).
• Strong presentation skills are important.
• Labour Relations or Human Resources degree or certificate is an asset. 
• Ability to travel within the province regularly.

Jardeg has quietly existed as the construction industry's best-kept secret for over 15 years. We provide several professional services, including recruitment, finance, and administration, for a select, elite group of companies who are proud suppliers of construction, maintenance, and turnaround services for Graham's sophisticated portfolio of large, complex projects.