Human Resource Business Partner

Our People team at Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is growing and we are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our team.   The position is based in Calgary and is reporting directly to the Vice President of our Alberta Business Unit.  As a HR Business Partner at KCB, you will have the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and use your expertise to add value on all People related matters from coaching and performance management to policy development and learning and development initiatives within a global organization.  If you love the idea of being a trusted advisor to the business as well as getting the opportunity to work on a variety of high-priority people initiatives, then this role is for you!

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Serve as a strategic HR Business Partner for the Alberta business unit leaders; provide consultation, coaching and guidance on all HR related matters and initiatives for assigned client groups.
• Collaborate with other HR leaders in the company, engaging in collaborative information sharing, problem solving, and decision-making in the context of a seamless service delivery model.
• Support growth, innovation and change by participating in HR projects and initiatives related to HR strategies and achievement of broader KCB goals and objectives.
• Stay current on best practices and trends related to Canadian (specifically Alberta and Saskatchewan), UK and European HR and employment legislation.
• This role is key in driving KCB culture and values. As you work with leaders and employees, you will build and cultivate positive, trust-based working relationships across your client groups at all levels.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in an HR business partner, advisor or consulting role
• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or a related field
• Ability to think creatively and understand there is not a one size fits all solution
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resiliency to handle the unexpected, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Strong ability to negotiate and influence at all levels of the organization as well as build and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization

We value your:

• Proven ability to excel in a matrixed work environment and manage multiple competing priorities
• A combination of HR experience in the following areas: employee relations, performance management, learning and development, conflict resolution, talent acquisition, total rewards and business consulting
• Supporting managers and staff based within the EU and UK, and overall exposure on HR and labour relation matters within a global based business
• You take ownership of your work and pride on getting things done

About Us:

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Australia, South America, and Europe.

From our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and York (UK), our Alberta Group works on challenging projects in the Water, Power and Transportation, Oil Sands, Mining, and Oil and Gas market sectors.

KCB is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed companies. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks and salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package.

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé quoting the job reference number 172-A23.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.