Human Resources Business Partner
The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic partner to management, providing broad HR support with a primary focus on labour relations and union engagement. The role oversees designated client groups through all stages of the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, project start-ups, and operational expansions.
- Hybrid
- AB
- Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Apply by Sep 30, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
At Civeo, our employees are the cornerstone of our success. As a global workforce accommodation specialist, we help individuals maintain healthy, productive, and connected lives while working away from home. Guided by our core values of safety, respect, care, excellence, integrity and collaboration we are dedicated to providing outstanding service to our guests and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and communities. Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager of Labour Relations and Human Resources, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic partner to management, providing broad HR support with a strong focus on labour relations. The HRBP oversees designated client groups and supports all stages of the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, project start-ups, operational expansions into new jurisdictions, workforce transitions, and project wind-down activities. The role includes workplace investigations, union engagement, grievance management, collective bargaining support, and the implementation of people strategies that support operational and organizational objectives. Occasional travel to various sites is required. The ideal candidate brings extensive labour relations experience, strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills, and the ability to support complex operational environments, including new business mobilizations, workforce transitions, and multi-jurisdictional operations. The HRBP works closely with leaders and the HR team to deliver effective HR solutions that support organizational success. Responsibilities: * Partner with client group leadership to deliver HR expertise aligned with organizational culture and strategy, including employee relations, investigations, performance management, recruitment, disability management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and conflict resolution. * Oversee assigned client groups, providing strategic HR support for project start-ups, operational expansions into new regions/jurisdictions, workforce mobilizations, transitions, and project wind-down activities. * Collaborate with leaders and union representatives to resolve workplace issues, manage grievances (up to arbitration), and participate in collective bargaining negotiations. * Interpret and apply collective agreements and policies, ensuring compliance in all HR, human rights, and labour relations activities. * Manage layoff and recall processes on behalf of client groups in compliance with collective agreements. * Assist with learning and development, performance management, engagement initiatives, and HR projects aligned with business strategy. * Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in the HRIS; collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, and Health & Abilities teams to ensure seamless processes. * Travel to various company locations, including remote sites, as required. * Support recruitment and onboarding activities for client groups. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. * Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on labour relations, grievance handling (including arbitration), workplace investigations, and collective agreement interpretation. * Proven ability to partner with leaders and union representatives to resolve workplace issues, manage grievances, and participate in collective bargaining. * Experience supporting HR and labour relations matters across multiple jurisdictions, including Canada and United States. * Expertise in layoff/recall processes and advising on disciplinary actions, terminations, and conflict resolution. * Experience supporting business growth initiatives, operational start-ups, workforce mobilizations, organizational transitions, and workforce reductions is considered a strong asset. * Demonstrated ability to support multiple client groups across geographically dispersed and remote operational environments. * Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment laws, HR best practices. * Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. * HR certification (e.g., CPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred. * Ability to travel to company locations in Canada and the United States, including remote sites, as required; Class 5 Operator’s License with a satisfactory driving record. * Bilingual proficiency in English and French is considered an asset. * Experience in developing, implementing, and/or facilitating training programs is considered an asset. What we offer: * Location: Civeo’s corporate office is located northeast of Edmonton International Airport * Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule * Comprehensive benefits package, which includes dental, vision, life insurance, and extended health coverage * Health or Personal Spending Account * Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * RRSP/DPSP Match Program * Professional Development * Convenient On-site Parking We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home. If you want to join a forward-thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. To apply, please submit your resume online to https://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/ [https://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/]
What you’ll do
The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic partner to management, providing broad HR support with a primary focus on labour relations and union engagement. The role oversees designated client groups through all stages of the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, project start-ups, and operational expansions.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least 5 years of progressive HR experience with a strong emphasis on labour relations. Expertise in grievance handling, collective agreement interpretation, and supporting multi-jurisdictional operations is essential.
Benefits
• Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Extended health coverage • Health spending account • Personal spending account • Employee and family assistance program • RRSP/DPSP match program • Professional development • On-site parking
Other relevant skills
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- Labour relations
- Grievance management
- Collective bargaining
- Workplace investigations
- Performance management
- Workforce planning
- Conflict resolution
- HRIS
- Disability management
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Employment law
- Negotiation
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Employment Equity
- Employee Relations Investigations
- SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional)
- Good Driving Record
- SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional)
- Talent Recruitment
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Arbitration
- Multilingualism
- Business Administration
- Management
- Collective Bargaining
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Entry
- Disability Management
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Performance Management
- Virtual Teams
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Labor Relations
- Employee Onboarding
- Operations
- Relationship Building
- Business Strategies
- Strategic Partnership
- Workforce Planning
- Advising
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Human Resources
- Management & Leadership
- Legal
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Human Resource Managers
- Human Resources Managers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 30, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week