HR Specialist - Western Canada District

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a proactive and driven HR Specialist to support our Western Canada District operations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about aligning HR strategies with business goals in a fast-paced, project-based environment. You’ll serve as a key partner to project teams, helping to shape workforce planning, employee engagement, and compliance across iconic infrastructure and energy projects.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative.  We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Western Canada District is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia.  We build heavy civil projects including earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. Our current projects are spread across the entire West Coast of Canada including local and rotation projects within British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and the NWT. The position is based in our Burnaby District office but frequent travel to sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to implement HR strategies that support operational goals
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and compliance across multiple project sites
• Support onboarding and workforce planning initiatives
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to recommend improvements in processes and programs
• Serve as a change agent, promoting organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
• Assist in conflict resolution, performance management, and employee relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of Canadian labor laws and HR compliance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to travel and relocate based on project needs
• Experience with HRIS systems and data analysis tools is a plus