HR Advisor - Field

Company Description

We are Chandos

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

Job Description

Chandos is growing across Canada, and we’re looking for a HR Advisor - Field. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering, this role provides hands‑on, operational HR support for the hourly craft workforce, with a strong focus on workforce planning, labour deployment, and employee experience in support of construction operations and project delivery. This role plays a key part in enabling people practices that align with operational priorities, safety requirements, and project timelines.

Working closely with Construction Leadership and Superintendents, the HR Advisor supports rolling manpower forecasts, workforce movements, performance management, recruitment, and employee lifecycle activities across active and upcoming projects. As a trusted and visible HR presence in the field, this role ensures consistent people practices, clear communication, and a supported and engaged craft workforce that contributes to Chandos’ performance and growth.

• Provide hands‑on, operational HR advisory support across the hourly craft workforce employee lifecycle, ensuring people practices directly enable safe, efficient project execution and operational continuity.

• Partner with Superintendents and Construction Leadership to support workforce planning, rolling manpower forecasts, and labour deployment for active and upcoming projects.

• Serve as the primary, trusted HR point of contact for craft workers and site leaders, providing guidance on employee experience, workforce matters, and HR policies within a field environment.

• Coordinate and track workforce movements, project assignments, and availability, applying judgement to balance operational priorities while ensuring timely, accurate communication to field teams and internal stakeholders.

• Support performance management by partnering with Superintendents and Construction Leadership to address performance concerns, reinforce accountability, and support employee development through consistent practices and documentation.

• Lead and support onboarding, recruitment coordination, and offboarding for field roles, ensuring smooth, compliant transitions throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Strengthen skilled trades talent pipelines by representing Chandos at career fairs and working with community and workforce development partners.

• Maintain a visible HR presence on project sites, building strong relationships and ensuring field employees feel informed, supported, and connected to the organization.

• Contribute to field engagement and culture‑building initiatives through support of employee events, town halls, and community and social programs.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, workforce operations, or people‑focused roles supporting operational, field‑based, or project‑driven environments. Experience supporting construction, skilled trades, or craft workforces is a strong asset.

• Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and applicable employment legislation, with the ability to apply them practically and consistently in a fast‑paced, operational setting.

• Experience supporting workforce scheduling, manpower planning, or labour coordination in environments with shifting priorities, tight timelines, and changing workforce demands.

• Experience supporting full‑cycle or field‑based recruitment (screening, interview coordination, onboarding, and workforce mobilization) is considered an asset, particularly in construction, trades, or project‑based environments.

• Demonstrated ability to partner directly with frontline leaders and field employees, including supporting performance management, employee lifecycle activities, and workforce-related decision‑making.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands, adapt to frequent changes, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

• Clear, confident, and professional communication skills, with the credibility to engage effectively

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort working with HR systems, workforce data, and reporting tools.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgement, and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position

AI Disclosure

Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). However, some of our external staffing partners may utilize AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.

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