HR Specialist - Western

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.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Western Canada District is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. We build heavy civil projects including earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. Our current projects are spread across the entire West Coast of Canada including local and rotation projects within British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and the NWT. The position is based in our Burnaby District office but frequent travel to sites is required.

Responsibilities

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

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.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.