Human Resources Manager

Why you’ll love Canada Cartage

We’re a legendary Canadian company, helping businesses thrive with our top-notch fleet solutions, freight services, and more. With a vast network across the country, we simplify complex logistics with cutting-edge tech and innovation.

Our team of smart, driven leaders partners with top Canadian brands to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Rooted in family values and an entrepreneurial spirit, we welcome new ideas, foster growth, and champion high performance. Founded in 1914, Canada Cartage leads the industry with innovative fleet solutions.

Your impact

As an HR Manager, you are a true generalist who likes exposure to all areas of HR. You have a passion for developing learning and development programs with a focus on improving organization performance. You’ll craft policies and programs, guiding the team to boost employee engagement, productivity, and company goals. Your role includes shaping HR strategies, managing talent, handling labour relations, grievances, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. You will establish relationships, trust, and credibility with senior management to align HR initiatives with company objectives, foster a positive workplace culture, and drive the success of our organization in the dynamic trucking industry.

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours

Your daily adventures

• Develop and implement comprehensive employee relations strategies to address and resolve workplace conflicts effectively.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and labor laws while managing compliance and risk.
• Organizational Culture and Change Management: Foster a positive organizational culture and lead change management efforts to support company transformations and employee adaptation.
• Ensure proper handling of employee grievances and disciplinary actions, following company procedures and legal guidelines.

What you will bring

• Strong all-around HR experience
• A passion for some project work and making a difference
• Strong leadership skills, and the ability to work well with a decentralized HR team
• Learning and development knowledge and experience
• Comfortable with making presentations or conducting training
• Labour relations including participation in collective bargaining negotiations
• Employee Relations
• Experience with HRIS systems
• Employment Law
• Onboarding/Offboarding
• Organizational Change Management
• Performance Management Programs
• Salary Program Administration

We would like candidates to have

• 5-7 years HR experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• CPHR, CHRP, CHRL or equivalent certification required

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company-wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few.
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
• We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

Our commitment to you

We value your unique perspective and individuality. At Canada Cartage, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you truly belong and your contributions shine. Collaborate with a vibrant team that appreciates your strengths and is eager to learn from your experiences.

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience to the role. If you’re not sure you qualify, think about applying anyway.

We’re dedicated to meeting the goals of the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and ensuring timely support for persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation during your application or employment, just let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.