Human Resources Coordinator (Site Based)

Human Resources Coordinator (Site based)

On-site – Major projects – Contract

Ignace, Ontario, Canada
Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Description
Reporting to the Sr. HR Business Partner with dotted-line reporting to the Project Management Team, the site-based Human Resources Coordinator provides hands-on, front-line human resources support at the Waasigan Project. The Human Resources Coordinator supports the full employee lifecycle at the project site, including craft recruitment, onboarding, day-to-day employee relations. Acting as the primary on-site HR contact, this role serves as a bridge between site leadership and the central HR team, ensuring the consistent application of HR policies, employment legislation, and Valard’s standards. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, field-based construction environment.

Indigenous Employment Engagement

• Attend career fairs, present employment opportunities to Indigenous communities.
• Source local Indigenous candidates though employee contacts and Indigenous community contacts.
• Maintain a tracker with local Indigenous applicants.

Recruitment, Onboarding, Mobilization & Employee Lifecycle

• Prepare and send union dispatch requests
• Coordinate site-level onboarding for craft, hourly, and salaried personnel, ensuring a positive experience
• Coordinate offers, orientation training, and travel requests for new hires
• Assist candidates with onboarding and training inquiries
• Collect, verify, and process new-hire documentation, and required forms in accordance with legislation and Valard policy.
• Coordinate demobilization and offboarding for departing personnel.

HR Records & Administration

• Ensure data integrity and timely entry of changes.
• Prepare routine HR correspondence, letters, and documentation as directed.

Timekeeping & Payroll Support

• Identify and resolve timekeeping discrepancies in coordination with supervisors and the payroll team.
• Respond to pay-related questions and escalating complex issues.

Employee Relations & Site Support

• Provide responsive, front-line support to employees and supervisors on HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Escalate employee relations matters, concerns, and complaints to the Sr. HR Business Partner in a timely and confidential manner.
• Support workplace investigations and corrective-action processes through documentation and administrative assistance as directed.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture at the site.

Compliance, Safety & Reporting

• Support compliance with federal, provincial, and local employment legislation, company policy, and any project-specific or collective agreement requirements.
• Prepare and distribute routine HR reports
• Coordinate with the Sr. HR Business Partner and head office HR team to ensure consistent application of HR programs and standards.
• Support alignment with Quanta Services Parent Company compliance policies and programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements
Knowledge

• Working knowledge of core HR functions  including onboarding, record administration, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and standards
• General understanding of construction, electrical, or utility site operations and the field-based work environment.
• Knowledge of collective agreement provisions and unionized site requirements.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced site environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer-service orientation toward employees and supervisors.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Sound problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Personal Attributes
The HR Coordinator must maintain strict confidentiality in performing their duties and must also demonstrate:

• Honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness in all professional interactions.
• A respectful approach that includes cultural awareness.
• Sound work ethic, personal accountability, and results-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility and resilience in adapting to changing site conditions and priorities.
• Ability to remain calm and objective in high-pressure or sensitive situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Formal Education:

College diploma

Type of Education (or Major) Preferred or Required:
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant HR or administrative experience will also be considered.

Required

Designation(s):
Working toward a CHRP designation is an asset.

Preferred

Minimum Experience:
3-5 years

Other: An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered. Prior HR, administrative, or coordination experience is required, and experience in the construction, electrical, or utilities industry is a strong asset. Willingness and ability to work on-site in a camp, field or construction environment, including wearing required PPE, is essential. Some travel between sites may be required.

Benefits
$34.09 – $43.42 per hour
5/2 on-site schedule
1- year contract

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance service to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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*Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

*Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

*Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

Job Posting End Date: August 3, 2026