Human Resources Generalist

Join us in Advancing the Environmental Global Impact within the Rail Industry

For nearly 40 years, ZTR has designed, developed and released products that have a positive environmental impact within the Locomotive Industry. Planning for an environmentally sustainable future means taking action today in preparation for tomorrow. Everyone has a role to play and we take ours seriously.

We are looking for a flexible, compassionate and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast-paced working environment, and who is looking for long-term, meaningful employment in a career that makes a real difference!

What You’ll be Doing:

As the  entry level HR Generalist, you will be joining our small but dynamic HR team! In this role you will gain diverse experience in all areas of HR from employee engagement, recruitment and new hire onboarding, group benefit and payroll administration, HRIS management and much more!

As the HR Generalist, you will:

• Champion and promote the organization’s mission, vision, values, goals and strategic initiatives


• Manage the life-cycle recruitment process: creating and promoting job postings, scheduling and conducting interviews and reference checks, and presenting employment offers.


• Coordinate and facilitate learning and development opportunities in-house or with external vendors 


• Facilitate employee onboarding


• Administer Employee Engagement Surveys & the annual Employee Service Award Program 


• Participate in all Company Committees; Social, Community Giving, Health and Safety Committees


• Collect and analyze human resources data


• Assist with payroll and benefits administration


• Administer the HRIS (BambooHR) including onboarding, training, performance management, etc.


• Ensure compliance with employment related laws/practices

Who you are:

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources 


• Post-Secondary Education in Human Resources Management or related discipline


• CHRP/CHRL Designation preferred or in progress


• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Ability to manage multiple HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment


• Easily builds trust and confidence with people in an authentic and genuine fashion

Please apply even if you don’t qualify for all responsibilities or skills, we still want to hear from you!

This role is open as we're looking to expand our team!

The expected annual base salary range for this position is between $50,000 - $65,000 CDN.

The annual base salary is determined through comprehensive market research and considers factors including qualifications, skills, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and alignment with local and industry market data.  Our job titles may span more than one career level. E mployees may also be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including Employer RRSP matching. Salary ranges listed in job postings are subject to change. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory reference and background checks, as well as proof of eligibility to work in Canada. 

Why Choose ZTR?

ZTR offers a positive working environment and a group of friendly and talented industry leaders passionate about driving environmental and financial benefits for our clients. We encourage and support employees to find long-term success and explore opportunities that play into their strengths and passions. We value lateral moves as much as vertical promotions; we believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you continue on a journey to build a rewarding career at ZTR.

We are looking for flexible, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and who are looking for long-term, meaningful employment in a career that makes a real difference.

At ZTR, we continuously promote a healthy balance between work, fun and family. This is a place where employees make a difference in our company and within our customers’ organizations. You will have the ability to direct your career path at ZTR as we are rapidly growing with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

ZTR Control Systems provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We will address information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants in confidence.

At ZTR, we're proud to share that we do not use AI tools when screening and evaluating candidates throughout our recruitment processes. All hiring decisions are carefully made by our recruiting team. We thank all who apply to our roles. Please be advised that due to a large volume of applications, we will only contact candidates that we decide to proceed with via email or phone.