Project Human Resources Coordinator

ROLE:
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) is seeking a Project Human Resources Coordinator to join our field-based HR team. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, Projects, the Coordinator provides critical day-to-day support to project teams across a wide range of HR functions. This includes onboarding, employee relations, records management, and administrative coordination of HR programs and processes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our HR practices are aligned with project needs, internal policies, and our core values: Never Harm, Trust, Integrity, and Assured Delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the onboarding process at the project site, including document collection, orientation coordination, and employee file setup.
Assist with day-to-day HR administrative tasks including contract preparation, data entry, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with privacy requirements.
Provides recruitment support to Project Leaders, in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team, job description development and advertisement, interviews, compensation recommendations, selection of candidates, and onboarding.
Executes site level onboarding, in collaboration with on-site payroll and the Health Safety department.
Provide frontline support to employees and supervisors on general HR inquiries and escalate complex matters appropriately.
Coordinate HR program logistics such as training tracking, and engagement initiatives.
Support the administration of the Drug Alcohol program in partnership with corporate HR.
Maintain confidential HR files and ensure compliance with internal documentation standards.
Liaise with internal departments including Payroll and Health Safety to ensure smooth onboarding and employee transitions.
Support the tracking of employee movement, departures, and other workforce changes across the project.
Provides support to employees for general queries and workplace concerns.
Maintains professionalism and confidentiality, adhering to applicable privacy laws.
Assist with coordination of investigations and documentation as directed by senior HR staff.
Provide union coordination support including meeting logistics and document handling.
Contribute to a positive, respectful work environment by upholding SMJV’s HR values and expectations.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is an asset.
Working towards or holding a CPHR designation is considered an asset.
Experience
1–3 years of experience in a human resources or administrative coordination role.
Experience in the construction, oil gas, or industrial sector preferred.
Prior field or remote work experience is an asset.
Skills and Knowledge
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Clear and effective communication skills—both written and verbal.
Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic project-based work environment.
A collaborative team player who can also work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is field based and often works within remote project locations. Travel and/or living in temporary accommodations is required. Able to work 6 days on, 1 day off shift with12 hour shifts for the duration of project.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Project Human Resources Coordinator reports to the Human Resources Manager, Projects.

Expected Compensation Range of $300.00 – $450.00 per day

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Read more