Job Description

Description

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:

• Provides advice and guidance regarding the administration, interpretation and application of multiple collective agreements;
• 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;

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
• CPHR Candidates or designation considered an asset

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 rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

We are a top employer!

Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada\'s Best Employers 2022. This is the sixth straight year that Canada Cartage has been included on this list.

The Canada\'s Best Employers 2022 title, along with our 6th year of being recognized by Trucking HR as one of Canada\'s \xe2\x80\x9cTop Fleet Employers\xe2\x80\x9d serves to reinforce Canada Cartage\'s reputation as an employer of high quality.

We\'re growing! We have also been ranked in the top 10 of Today\'s Trucking top 100 ranking of Canada\'s largest for-hire truck fleets for 2022.

Celebrating 100 years:

Why do we have one of the lowest driver turn-over rates in Canada? A team environment, short-haul regular routes and great benefits. Come work with us:

Our Values

Integrity: We conduct our business with honour, honest and ethics with our people, the environment and legal matters. We believe I being transparent and trustworthy, respecting the traditional \xe2\x80\x9chandshake\xe2\x80\x9d value system and earning our way in.

Humanity: We are a family minded organization, caring for people and treating them with dignity, decency and respect, be it employees, customers, suppliers or our partners. Open door policy and dealings is our way.

Accountability: Accountability and accessibility to our staff, customers and our customers\' customers is of utmost importance to us. We enable a high level of two way communication, providing access to people who wil deal with issues ad have the willingness to resolve things. We will be relied on and held accountable for our results and our long term commitments.

Collaboration: We understand that results are the product of a team effort. As part of our process, we ensure collaboration with all our staff at all levels in all roles across departmental lines. With our customers, we use a collaborative style approach, sharing ownership to ensure a successful operation.

Dedication: Our organization is employee and customer-driven. We encourage an environment of conscientious effort and earnestness, hiring problem solvers who are responsive and have a "can-do" attitude to get the job done.

Leadership: Personal leadership to us means being competent, taking ownership, demonstrating initiative, and having a voice. Corporate leadership to us means being leaders in the market, continuous improvement and innovation, and empowering those around you.

Come work with an industry leader!

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.

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