HR Generalist

Career Opportunity

HR GENERALIST

**Why you’ll love Canada Cartage**

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

**Position Summary**

The HR Generalist serves as the first point of contact for employee relations and labour relations issues, implementing HR programs, policies and procedures, training and development and providing monthly/quarterly support for HR reporting and metrics.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, days

Location: 1488 Coast Meridian Road, Port Coquitlam
- Primary location of responsibility will be Port Coquitlam, with secondary locations in Delta and Burnaby. Weekly travel between locations is expected. Applicants will need their own transportation.

**What you will do**

**Employee Relations**:

- Coach and advise Managers on complex and diverse employee and labour relations issues (i.e. performance management, attendance management, disability management, workplace investigations, employee exits), including compiling and preparing evidence to support appropriate recommendations.
- Field, investigate and resolve employee issues, concerns and complaints.
- Support management with annual performance review process.
- Manage Employee Leaves of Absence
- Handle other employee relations’ issues as assigned.

**Labour**
**Relations**:

- Provide overall labour relations support to all staff inquiries regarding policies and procedures;
- Provides advice and guidance to Unionized Client Groups on disciplinary matters
- Performs thorough and effective grievance and complaint investigations to effectively resolve employee issues, including attending meetings, tracking progress and drafting responses; provides support for the negotiation process;
- Provides assistance to management and all client groups with grievance and arbitration process;
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**General Human Resources Responsibilities**:

- Participates in the development and implementation of organizational programs and initiatives.
- Build effective relationships with internal clients to understand their business goals to proactively identify and implement solutions in line with their strategy.
- Provide support as needed to the National Disability Specialist on WCB Case Management
- Responsible for onboarding and orientation of new employees and off-boarding as needed.
- Manage various HR projects related to the HR strategy as assigned
- Facilitate Human Resources training programs including Progressive Discipline, Coaching for Performance, Supervisory Leadership, etc.
- Manages day to day transaction approvals related to HR workflow in HRIS
- Continually strives to improve work processes, methods, environment, customer service, and personal and team performance.
- Perform other administrative duties as required

**What You’ll Bring**
- Completion of Post-Secondary Education in a related discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an HR Generalist preferably in a unionized environment

**Experience & Skillset**
- Experience working in a Federally Regulated Sector; Transportation or Logistics an asset
- Familiarity with the Canada Labour Code (CLC), Human Rights, Accommodation, etc.
- Familiarity with WCB Process & Case Management
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to influence decisions is required
- Ability to work with senior leadership to implement effective change management processes
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality; ethical
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization
- Ability to work in a fast paced, results oriented work environment

**Why people love working for Canada Cartage**
- We offer hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
- Extended health and dental, retirement plans
- Paid personal days and sick days
- Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
- Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
- Perks - discounted hotels, car rental