Human Resources Specialist - Kiewit Energy Canada

Position Overview

At Kiewit, we do not just build infrastructure. We build people, communities, and careers. Since 1884, our employee-owned culture has supported innovation and lasting impact across transportation, water, power, oil and gas, mining, and other industries.

As a Human Resources Specialist, you will provide essential HR and administrative support directly on the project site. You will serve as a key point of contact for employees, supervisors, and project leaders while helping project teams remain organized, informed, and prepared.

The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, highly organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced project environment. Strong judgment, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information are essential.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.  We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments.  We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada.  Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.  

Location

This position will be assigned to a location in Edmonton or Calgary based on business needs. The ability to travel, work a rotational schedule, relocate, and go where the work is required is essential.

Project locations and working conditions may change based on available work, project requirements, development opportunities, individual skills, and career goals.

We have multiple projects in Western Canada and beyond you may be assigned to after your first assignment. The ability to travel and relocate as-needed is key for this role. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as an onsite HR contact for employees, supervisors, and project leaders.
• Partner with Employee Relations or Labor Relations to address site-specific
• Support employee training and promote professional-development opportunities.
• Participate in HR calls, field HR training, and other team touchpoints to remain connected and aligned.
• Use HR data, dashboards, and reports to support decisions and improve project outcomes.
• Help ensure compliance with HR policies, labor-relations processes, and site-specific requirements. 

• Provide administrative support to project leadership and departments such as safety, field engineering, and human resources.
• Coordinate travel, itineraries, and logistical details for project employees, off-site events, and business activities.
• Compile and prepare documents and presentation materials for meetings.
• Support cross-department working groups by maintaining agendas, tracking key deliverables, and helping team members remain accountable.
• Support daily office operations and help ensure project teams have the information, materials, and resources they require.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in high-volume environments is an asset.
• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, active-listening skills, and business presence.
• Proactive, flexible, resourceful, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a changing project environment.
• Ability to establish trust and productive working relationships with employees, supervisors, project leaders, and HR partners.
• Willingness to work varying schedules, including overtime, weekends, or rotational assignments when required.
• A service-oriented approach aligned with Kiewit’s values of adaptability, reliability, teamwork, and safety.