Human Resources Coordinator

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Role Details

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, with office attendance in Edmonton and occasional visits to project sites.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Travel: Occasional travel to project sites or other offices as required.

The Opportunity

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Human Resources Coordinator to support the day-to-day HR operations of our Major Projects team. In this role, you'll coordinate employee onboarding, workforce mobilization, site access requirements, employee records, and HR reporting while working closely with HR Business Partners, project leadership, and operational teams.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and supporting employees throughout their employment journey. You'll gain valuable exposure to project-based HR operations, workforce planning, and labour relations while developing practical experience in a dynamic construction environment.

Key Elements of the Role

• Support hiring through union halls, prepare manpower requests, communicate with union representatives and site teams, and coordinate employee arrivals and workforce movements.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientations, training, certifications, drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and project-specific access requirements to ensure employees are ready for site deployment.
• Create and update employee files, onboarding documentation, and employment records while processing approved hires, transfers, wage changes, classifications, and terminations in HR systems.
• Coordinate employee transactions with Payroll, Benefits, IT, Fleet, Safety, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely workforce updates.
• Maintain employee information in systems such as BIS Safety, Procore, and Apparel Solutions, track outstanding requirements, and escalate compliance concerns to the appropriate HR or site leadership team.
• Maintain accurate onboarding, workforce, compliance, and program participation reports, monitor data quality, and identify opportunities to improve administrative processes.
• Respond to routine HR inquiries, assist employees and managers with onboarding and administrative processes, and refer complex employee relations, payroll, or policy matters to the appropriate HR resource.
• Assist with employee orientations, HR programs, and process improvement activities while maintaining confidentiality and supporting a positive employee experience.

What You’ll Bring

• A diploma or certificate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in human resources, recruitment, workforce coordination, or project administration.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, HR information systems (HRIS), and workforce management platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and professionalism when handling confidential employee information and sensitive workplace matters.
• Ability to meet applicable screening and project-specific testing requirements for site access.
• Experience in construction or project-based environments, along with maintaining compliance records and entering employee data across multiple systems, is considered an asset.

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.

This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

Base Pay Range

$75,000—$85,000 CAD

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.