Requisition ID: 177634
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Western Canada District
Department: Human Resources
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

Kiewit is seeking a proactive and driven HR Specialist to support our Western Canada District operations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about aligning HR strategies with business goals in a fast-paced, project-based environment. You’ll serve as a key partner to project teams, helping to shape workforce planning, employee engagement, and compliance across iconic infrastructure and energy projects.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to travel and relocate based on project needs
• Experience with HRIS systems and data analysis tools is a plus

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Compensation: 74,000 - 90,000

• Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location and may be higher or lower than this range.
• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
• We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

• Partner with project leadership to implement HR strategies that support operational goals
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and compliance across multiple project sites
• Support onboarding and workforce planning initiatives
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to recommend improvements in processes and programs
• Serve as a change agent, promoting organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
• Assist in conflict resolution, performance management, and employee relations