Human Resources Manager

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our Barwick OSB Division is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Manager.

Reporting to the Mill General Manager, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for the full life cycle of employee relations including talent acquisition, HRIS, performance management, and maintaining an effective people management system that supports a diverse and inclusive environment.

What You Will Do: 

• Manage full cycle recruitment of all roles.
• Coordinate disputes and complaints, with support from Corporate HR.
• Support the application, preparation, negotiation, and interpretation of the Collective Agreement.
• Assist with site investigations, including discipline, and bullying, violence and harassment.
• Ensure consistency on application of discipline, and prepare employee performance letters.
• Support leadership in implementing our ability management program.
• Oversee the attendance management program for all departments.
• Develop training, resources, and policies to address business requirements.
• Ensure we manage consistently within our West Fraser process.
• Provide sound and ethical business and human resources advice to management and employees.
• Support administration of the various benefits, insurance, and disability programs, as well as the management of pension funds, and the employee assistance program, in accordance with corporate HR policies.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Post-secondary education with an emphasis in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Capable of handling highly confidential information.
• Embraces West Fraser values, culture, and operating philosophy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in various areas of HR, including safety, benefits, compensation, human rights, recruitment, performance management, labour law, unionized work environments, and training and development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable in managing administrative files and understands that spending time with people in the mill is an important asset of the successful completion of your work.

 What will make you stand out:

• A professional HR designation and 3-5 years of HR experience, primarily in a Generalist or Manager role in a unionized industrial environment.

Compensation Package:

• The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience and education
• Annual bonus opportunity 
• Outstanding benefits package from day one including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Location Summary: 

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, the Barwick Mill is located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border.  We are 45 Kilometers west of Fort Frances, Ontario and situated half-way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario.  The lifestyle of the Rainy River District embraces outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country.  Our communities are family friendly, safe, and prioritize a genuine work / life balance.

About Us:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:  

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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