Date Posted: August 20, 2025
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Medicine Hat
Duration: Full-time, Permanent

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Human Resources provides strategic leadership and direction for the Human Resources function. This role drives organisational development and restructuring initiatives through a full range of specialized HR services, ensuring all practices align with corporate policies, procedures, and industry best practices. As a key member of the Site Management Team, the Manager partners in achieving business objectives and advancing strategic priorities while cultivating a high-performing, engaged workforce.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or Business Management.
• Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation considered an asset.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive and relevant experience in a human resources generalist role.
• At least 2 years of experience at the mid- to senior-management level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of leading practices in human resources.
• Solid understanding of Alberta employment standards and related legislation.
• Familiarity with Alberta Human Rights legislation.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong business acumen with an understanding of operations, market trends, competition, and strategic tactics.
• Remains composed under pressure, providing stability during crises and actively listening before acting.
• Approaches conflict as an opportunity, facilitating fair resolutions and fostering cooperation with minimal disruption.
• Committed to meeting internal customer expectations by gathering feedback, driving improvements, and building trusted relationships.
• Makes sound, informed decisions based on analysis and experience, while maintaining a broad perspective and considering future implications.
• Adapts effectively to change, makes decisions with incomplete information, and manages uncertainty with confidence.
• Acts with integrity by maintaining confidentiality, admitting mistakes, and consistently building trust.
• Builds strong relationships across all levels, navigating formal and informal networks while leveraging organizational culture.

At Methanex, we believe that having a diverse team and an inclusive workplace creates a better culture, better decisions and a better company. We are committed to a diverse organization that values different perspectives, backgrounds, skills and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identify strategies to enhance HR performance and organizational culture, aligning with the Medicine Hat business plan and Global HR strategies.
• Actively participate in the Site Management Team and collaborate with other site managers to address current and future HR needs.
• Oversee the creation, communication, and consistent implementation of HR policies and programs across the organization, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Set financial objectives, manage the HR department’s budget, and develop site employee cost budgets while controlling expenses.
• Lead talent management processes, including career transitions, job evaluation, total compensation, and succession planning initiatives.
• Develop and implement best practices for recruitment, retention, and employee competency development, including technical and behavioral training.
• Establish key performance indicators, conduct assessments, and provide statistical reporting to measure HR effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and communicate updates on legislative changes in HR practices.
• Actively participate in Global HR operations and local committees, networking with other Methanex sites for mutual benefit.
• Uphold Methanex’s core values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism, while embodying the Responsible Care® ethic in all HR activities.