Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves constructing and operating a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and produce approximately 2.1 million tonnes per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading manpower planning, recruitment, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, system administration, HR policy and harmonization in support of business goals and being part of our success story. As part of a larger HR team, the Human Resource Manager will work closely with the HR team in BC, Canada. This is a two-year limited-term role based in Houston, Texas, with possible future assignments supporting new projects and expansion of WLNG and its subsidiaries in North America.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

  • Work directly with project leaders regarding staffing: determine needs, ensure appropriate staffing levels, prepare plans and recruit the desired headcounts. In partnership with our Recruiter, coordinate recruiting efforts in the hiring and placement of all levels of the organization.
  • Prepare team member-related documents and collaborate with the service provider to ensure new hire documentation is completed promptly.
  • Administer, track, and maintain highly confidential personal information databases that are current and accurate.
  • Assist in developing, communicating, implementing and enforcing company policies and overall HR processes. Facilitate or provide workforce HR policies training (including new-hire orientation). Participate in policy discussions and make recommendations regarding policy changes.
  • Ensure company and legal compliance with employment practices, policies, processes, and applicable laws.
  • Oversee the corrective action and disciplinary process within assigned business units, ensuring consistency of enforcement
  • Maintain, analyze, manage and improve HR measurements on all employees and managers within their area of responsibility. Measurement would include turnover, hiring, attendance, training and safety. Take action to improve measurements continuously.
  • Play a lead role in supporting local leadership on employee engagement, social and employee-related events, activities, and programs that drive engagement throughout the office. Promote a positive working environment.
  • Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews
  • Roll out various corporate initiatives
  • Collaborate with our Global Mobility Specialist and external service providers on mobility requirements for the team
  • Perform daily administrative tasks in support of the HR group.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. 
  • Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of Human Resources Experience.
  • SHRM Designation would be considered an asset. 
  • Working knowledge of labour and employment laws and legislation in the United States.
  • Impeccable level of detail. 
  • Fantastic communication skills. 

Application Guidelines

Please email your resume to [email protected] – with the subject header Human Resources Manager (Houston).

Please note only qualified candidates with work authorization in the United States of America will be contacted.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Woodfibre Management Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer.