In this position, you’ll be a trusted advisor to leaders and a champion for employees—empowering teams, driving people-focused strategies, and supporting meaningful organizational success. You’ll play a central role in translating HR strategy into action, solving complex challenges, and helping shape a culture where people thrive.Job Description:
Collaborate with leaders on strategic workforce planning, succession, and talent development to build strong, future-ready teams.
Partner with our Global Centers of Excellence to bring HR programs to life—ensuring they’re not just implemented, but impactful.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, leadership coaching, and organizational effectiveness.
Navigate complex workplace matters, including investigations, progressive discipline, and terminations, with professionalism and empathy.
Act as a key liaison with Union Business Representatives, supporting a collaborative and respectful work environment.
Design and support career development plans, identify training needs, and help foster a culture of continuous learning.
Lead the execution of core HR programs like compensation planning, performance management, and talent reviews.
Be a change champion, helping teams adapt and thrive through transformation.
Communicate HR initiatives clearly and consistently, ensuring employees feel informed, supported, and engaged.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field.
5+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a unionized, industrial environment.
Experience with HRIS systems (Workday is an asset).
CPHR designation or progress toward completion is preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proven ability to influence, coach, and drive change across all levels of the organization.
Note:
Relocation assistance may be considered for the successful applicant.
Flexible option plan benefits with varying levels of coverage from day one.
Matching pension contributions to help you save for the future.
Matching share purchase program.
Employee Share Purchase Plan and RRSP options.
Paid vacation with an increasing allowance based on years of seniority.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
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What We Do
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty. With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime. Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
