Job Description

Boundary Electric is looking for an experienced, strategic, and engaging People & Culture Specialist to join our team!!

*This role is ideally based on-site in Grand Forks, BC; however, we are open to considering remote candidates who bring exceptional experience and alignment with our culture.

The People & Culture Specialist will be primarily responsible for driving recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives that support Boundary Electric's rapid growth in both Canada and the United States. Working closely with the Director of People & Culture, this role will focus on sourcing top talent, building strong pipelines, and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience.

While recruitment is the central responsibility, this role also provides support across HR administration, compliance, employee engagement, and U.S. expansion projects. The ideal candidate will bring innovative sourcing strategies, strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards, and exposure to U.S. HR, payroll and benefits practices is considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

o Lead and coordinate full-cycle recruitment across Canada and the U.S., including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.

o Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to meet current and future workforce needs.

o Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract top candidates, particularly in competitive and specialized markets.

o Partner with managers and team leads to forecast staffing needs and deliver recruitment solutions aligned with business growth.

o Strengthen Boundary Electric's employer brand and ensure a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.

HR Administration & Compliance

o Provide guidance on Canadian employment standards across all provinces.

o Support HR setup for the U.S. entity, including payroll and benefits administration.

o Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies.

Employee Support & Engagement

o Assist with engagement initiatives such as recognition programs, milestone celebrations, surveys, and staff events.

o Support training coordination and professional development opportunities.

US Expansion Support

o Assist with payroll, benefits, and compliance implementation for the new U.S. entity.

o Research and recommend competitive benefits and HR practices for U.S. operations.

General People & Culture Support

o Provide support with performance management processes, scheduling, and documentation.

o Maintain HRIS data and prepare HR metrics/reports as needed.

o Step into varied HR projects and priorities to ensure smooth operations across Canadian and U.S. entities.

Other

o Other duties may be assigned as needed.

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, Boundary Electric is committed to maintaining a high standard of quality. A strong commitment to continual improvement is a core company value that every employee is expected to champion.

Boundary Electric is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace that meets or exceeds WorkSafeBC rules and regulations. We rely on all employees to practice and promote a safe work environment to follow the guidelines outlined in our Health and Safety Manual and the rules and regulations legislated by WorkSafeBC. Safety is everyone's responsibility.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong emphasis on recruitment.

Proven success leading hiring initiatives, preferably in specialized or competitive markets.

Strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards across multiple provinces.

U.S. HR/payroll/benefits experience is an asset.

Creative thinker with fresh ideas for sourcing and employer branding.

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, plus Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Adaptability and willingness to step into varied HR and office tasks as priorities shift.

Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating closely with the team.

Able to work full-time.

Part of what makes Boundary Electric a certified

"Great Place to Work"

is our Compensation and Benefits:

Benefits Plan

- We cover 100% of your Extended Health Care and Dental Care

The Employee Assistance Program

-Provides confidential, short term, solution based, counselling for employees and their eligible dependents

The Health & Lifestyle Spending Account

is a flexible spending account designed to improve the lives of our employees by promoting a healthy lifestyle, and can be used towards fitness and wellness expenses

Pension Plan

- After one year, you can join our company pension plan, with employer-matched contributions to help grow your savings
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:

progressive HR: 3 years (preferred) recruitment: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Forks, BC