Director of Human Resources & Culture
SiteTalent | BC Interior, Canada (On-site)
SiteTalent is partnering with a fast-growing, founder-led industrial construction company in the BC Interior to find a Director of Human Resources & Culture. What started with two founders and a single piece of equipment has grown into a team of 150+ people across multiple sites in BC, with strong relationships throughout the province. This is a company that listens to its people, moves quickly, and builds structure to support growth - not bureaucracy for its own sake.
Summary
The Director of Human Resources is the organization's senior people leader, responsible for HR strategy, labour relations, employee relations, organizational development, and culture across a multi-site workforce that includes both unionized and non-union employees. As a key member of the leadership team, you will partner with the owners and operational leaders to build an engaged, high-performing, and compliant workforce that supports long-term growth.
This is not an administrative HR role. It is a hands-on leadership position for someone who is as comfortable on a job site in boots as they are in the boardroom. You'll lead a small HR team, own the people strategy, and be the trusted advisor on everything from collective bargaining to culture.
The company wants a leader with common sense, high emotional intelligence, and the confidence to be nurturing but firm. They're not looking for someone who leads with the policy book. They want a self-starter who brings solutions, connects with field crews, and thrives when things are busy and constantly changing.
What You'll Do
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the HR strategic plan in alignment with business priorities and growth objectives.
- Lead organizational design and workforce planning to ensure the company is structured to support growth and operational demands.
- Build succession plans for critical leadership and operational roles.
- Set HR priorities, KPIs, and metrics to measure organizational effectiveness.
- Lead culture-building initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and company values.
- Drive people initiatives related to growth, change management, and organizational transformation.
Labour Relations
- Provide strategic oversight of all labour relations matters across unionized operations.
- Lead collective bargaining preparation, negotiations, and implementation.
- Interpret and administer collective agreements consistently across the organization.
- Oversee grievances, arbitrations, and complex labour relations matters.
- Build collaborative relationships with union and non-union leadership to address issues proactively.
Employee Relations
- Lead the resolution of sensitive workplace issues, investigations, complaints, and conflict.
- Advise leaders on progressive discipline, attendance management, accommodation, performance concerns, and terminations.
- Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant application of policies and procedures.
- Promote a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace - in the office and in the field.
Talent Management & Organizational Development
- Lead strategies for talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, career development, and workforce sustainability.
- Develop leadership development and management effectiveness programs that build future leadership capacity.
- Oversee performance management frameworks aligned with business objectives.
Compensation, Benefits & HR Programs
- Lead compensation and benefits programs, monitoring market trends to support attraction and retention.
- Oversee job evaluation and classification frameworks where applicable.
- Lead annual HR program reviews and recommend improvements using workforce analytics.
Compliance, Governance & Risk
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, labour, human rights, and privacy legislation and collective agreements.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Partner with legal counsel and external advisors on employment and labour matters.
- Coordinate with the Director of HSE and Risk Compliance on return-to-work plans and WorkSafeBC requirements.
Leadership & Executive Support
- Serve as trusted advisor to the owners and executive team on all people-related matters.
- Coach managers and leaders on workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and engagement.
- Present strategic recommendations, reports, and workforce analytics to executive leadership.
- Develop and manage the HR budget and resource plans.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team: HR Manager, People & Culture Lead, and HR Coordinator.
What You Bring
Experience & Credentials
- 8-10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant labour relations experience in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading collective bargaining and grievance processes.
- Strong knowledge of BC employment standards, labour legislation, human rights, privacy requirements, and HR best practices.
- Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
- CPHR designation preferred.
- Construction or industrial experience is a strong asset - but not required for an adaptable leader.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong people skills and high emotional intelligence - you read the room and build trust quickly.
- Nurturing but firm - you handle workplace drama calmly and fairly.
- A self-starter who drives things forward and brings solutions without waiting to be told.
- Common sense and flexibility over rigid adherence to the policy book.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in sensitive employee conversations.
- Comfortable in boots on job sites and able to connect with field workers.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment - you manage chaos well.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational change.
What We Can Offer You
- Base salary of $150,000 - $175,000, based on experience.
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits.
- Group RRSP with employer matching.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Direct access to the owners and a genuine seat at the leadership table.
- The opportunity to build HR and shape the culture of a growing company - plus the BC Interior lifestyle.
How to Apply: Through this posting or email your resume to chris@sitetalent.ca
About SiteTalent: We are a specialized growth and talent partner for the industrial sector. From talent strategy to help attract and retain the best talent for your growing organization, through a full suite of employer branding, candidate experience, and talent acquisition services, we help shape the companies that shape our world.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who are fully qualified for this role. If we do not contact you, please feel free to apply to other roles now or in the future.
