1 Resource Management jobs in Grimshaw

Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realised every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany, and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.1 million tonnes of pulp and 960 million board feet of lumber, 210 thousand cubic meters of cross-laminated timber, 45 thousand cubic meters of glulam, 17 million pallets and 230 thousand tonnes of biofuels.

What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, Peace River, the Director, Human Resources will provide strategic HR leadership at our Peace River, Alberta facility. Through a team of HR professionals, this position plays a critical role in fostering a positive workplace culture, driving HR initiatives, and ensuring compliance within a non unionised environment. The Director, HR will act as a key partner to the leadership team, providing guidance on employee relations, labour relations, and HR best practices, while overseeing key people programs such as onboarding, succession planning, workforce planning, and performance management.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Planning (20%)

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the overall business goals and priorities.
• Work with the senior leadership team to anticipate and address staffing needs, organizational development, and succession planning.
• Oversee the HR budget, ensuring effective use of resources to support HR initiatives.

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution (30%)

• Foster a positive working environment by partnering with business and departmental business leaders in addressing employee concerns, complaints, and conflicts effectively and professionally.
• Promote and support the implementation of workplace health and safety programs, in line with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations.

Compensation & Benefits Management (20%)

• Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness in the Alberta market and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and recommend compensation adjustments to attract and retain talent.
• Develop and manage performance management systems to evaluate and recognize employee contributions.

Training & Development (20%)

• Assess training needs and create programs for skill development and career growth.
• Ensure that employees are continually improving their capabilities to contribute to the growth of the organization.
• Support leadership development and mentoring programs for supervisory and management teams.

Compliance & Risk Management (10%)

• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, provincial, and local labour laws and regulations.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of company policies and procedures to mitigate risk, ensuring adherence to the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Workers’ Compensation Board - Alberta (WCB) guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 7 years in a management role, preferably in the forestry or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, Alberta labour laws, compensation strategies, and employee relations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• CHRP or CHRL is preferred.
• Some travel is required.

Salary & Benefits

• The salary for this position is $160,000-$180,000 . Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• A comprehensive benefit plan, that includes life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, as well as short and long term disability.
• A Defined benefit pension plan.
• 4 weeks paid vacation plus 10 personal days.

The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team.

We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: