Manager, Human Resources

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an HR Manager for Alberta, based out of our lumber remanufacturing facility in Acheson, AB.

This is a full-time, in-person position based at our remanufacturing facility in Acheson, Alberta. Regular presence on site is expected to support employee engagement, leader coaching, investigations, recruitment, and day-to-day operational partnership.

As our HR Manager, you are a key member of the senior leadership team and are responsible for leading all human resources activities across the operation. You will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership while partnering with leaders to support a safe, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

About Canfor Spruceland

Canfor Spruceland is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality SPF wood products. Since opening in Acheson, Alberta, in 1982, the facility has grown from a small operation with a single chop saw and truckload of lumber into a modern remanufacturing facility with five production lines and approximately 150 employees working across two shifts.

Today, Spruceland produces more than 150 million board feet of lumber annually, specializing in decking and fencing products supplied to treaters and distributors across Canada. Our success is built on a commitment to quality, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement. Chances are, if you've built a deck or fence in the last year, the lumber may have originated from Spruceland.

We are committed to being the supplier, customer, and employer of choice by providing quality products, exceptional service, and a workplace where employees can grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, discipline, and terminations.
• Ensure a consistent, fair, and legally compliant approach to HR practices, supported by thorough documentation.
• Provide coaching, development, and leadership support to supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Support leaders by providing practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, feedback, and documentation.
• Partner with leadership to build and maintain a positive, respectful, and high-performing work environment.
• Build strong relationships through regular site presence and day-to-day interaction with employees and leaders.

Culture, Engagement & Organizational Development

• Champion workplace culture, employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Develop and implement employee engagement action plans based on employee feedback and organizational needs.
• Lead organizational development initiatives that support employee growth and business objectives.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Contribute to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and able to perform at their best.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to support workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead and support the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of hourly and salaried employees.
• Support talent development and succession planning activities to strengthen organizational capability.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify current and future workforce needs

Disability Management, Attendance & Accommodation

• Manage and coordinate disability management programs, including WCB/WSBC claims and case management.
• Lead return-to-work and accommodation planning in collaboration with employees, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure attendance management processes are administered consistently and effectively.
• Coordinate disability-related processes and ensure timelines, documentation, and legislative requirements are met

Performance Management & Compensation

• Accountable for the annual performance review and talent management processes.
• Coach leaders on performance management practices, employee development, and accountability.
• Administer hourly and salaried compensation programs and employee benefit plans.
• Support organizational compensation initiatives and related HR programs.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Participate as a strategic site initiatives, projects, organizational changes, and people-related programs.
• Contribute to the development and execution of HR strategies that support operational and business objectives.
• Provide HR guidance and recommendations that balance employee needs, organizational goals, and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.

For this role, come equipped with:

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• CPHR designation, or actively working towards completion, is considered an asset.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, forestry, or related environment.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, investigations, performance management, disability management, recruitment, and leadership coaching.
• Flexibility working within both industrial and professional environments.
• High sense of urgency and an acute ability to effectively prioritize competing demands.
• Demonstrated competency in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and build credibility with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong team-oriented working style.
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.

There has never been a better time to join the Canfor team and become part of the sustainable and modern forest industry. We have a wide range of rewarding careers in some of the best communities in North America, with plenty of room for advancement. Our mills are modern, high-tech and safe; and our marketing and sales activities are world-class. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and are committed to the professional development of our employees.

Canfor is a global forest products company, with operations in Canada, the US and Europe and we are committed to creating a safe and productive environment for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration.

Please note that if a wage scale is mentioned in our job posting, it was not provided by Canfor. Our compensation is highly competitive, equitable and reflective of our organizational values. We encourage you to apply for this position to learn more about the attractive Total Rewards package we offer at Canfor.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.