Posted 2 months ago
HR Business Partner
@ Wajax
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Wajax is hiring a full-time HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives. The role covers the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, performance, labour relations, learning and development, and change initiatives. Candidates need 7+ years of similar experience and a Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
Responsibilities:
- Advise business leaders on people strategy and organizational issues
- Lead talent acquisition, performance and change initiatives
- Guide leaders on labour relations and collective agreements
- Facilitate training and organizational development programs
- Manage disability claims and return-to-work programs
Requirements summary:
- 7+ years in a similar HR partner role
- Labour relations experience required
- Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
- CHRP designation preferred
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CHRP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Human Resources |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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Wajax
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Full company description
Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas. \\ Together We Get More Done.™ -- Fondée en 1858, Wajax (WJX à la Bourse de Toronto) est l’un des fournisseurs de produits et de services industriels les plus anciens et les plus diversifiés au Canada. La Corporation tire parti d’un système de distribution intégré pour vendre et fournir des pièces et des services à de nombreux clients de différents secteurs de l’économie canadienne : construction, foresterie, exploitation minière, industrie, commerce, sables bitumineux, transport, traitement des métaux, gouvernements et services publics ainsi que pétrole et gaz. \\ Ensemble, nous en faisons plus.
- LinkedIn followers
- 45,936
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,912
- Reported office locations
- 10 Diesel Dr, Etobicoke, Ontario M8W 2T8, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Oil and Gas
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Wajax
- Specialties
- Mining
- Oil Sands
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Forestry
- Marine
- Power Generation
- Industrial Parts & Service
- Material Handling
- Cranes & Utilities
- Agriculture
- Food & Beverage
- On & Off Highway Power
- Warehouse Racking & Solutions
- and Engineering Repair Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Etobicoke, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | MiningOil SandsOil & GasConstructionForestryMarinePower GenerationIndustrial Parts & Service Material HandlingCranes & Utilities |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 187 |
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The Opportunity
Serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance and support growth. The HRBP delivers consultative and operational HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, learning and development, employee and labour relations, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, succession planning, and retention. This role partners closely with leaders to build leadership capability, foster a positive workplace culture, and support business transformation initiatives.
The Role
- Lead and participate in team(s) to develop, implement and drive human resource initiatives and programs to effectively deliver the company’s HR strategy and services
- Lead implementation planning and execution for talent acquisition, performance management, capability development and talent management initiatives
- Partner with leaders & talent acquisition to fulfill current and future hiring needs through the effective management of the recruiting & onboarding process to ensure we attract and select critical talent
- Lead planning of change initiatives within the region/division and ensure appropriate strategies and action plans are in place to achieve required changes; facilitate effective planning and execution in partnership with leaders
- Diagnose organizational issues/needs & make recommendations to support culture & structural changes
- Provide guidance and direction on all aspects of employee/labour relations including coaching & advising leaders on the interpretation & implementation of applicable legislation, collective agreements & company policies, and supporting managers in determining the appropriate resolution to issues
- Recommend & build appropriate communication strategies, plans & guidelines to support change efforts, build employee engagement and help achieve overall business objectives
- Facilitate organizational development programs for managers & employees by delivering or facilitating access to training on supervisory practices , interpersonal communication skills, team building and other subjects as appropriate
- Work with leaders to ensure that people implications of business decisions are understood and considered
- Ensure the effective management of disability claims and work with managers to facilitate return to work programs
- Use metrics and analytics regularly to help support business strategies, identify talent trends / human resources issues and uses to make recommendations
The Candidate
Education: Bachelor Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
Work Experience: 7+ years of similar role with experience partnering with senior leaders and frontline management with a proven track record of delivering results and successfully managing change: labour relations experience required
Knowledge: CHRP designation preferred, Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer skills
The Company
Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.
Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”
Highlights include:
- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
- Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.
By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.
As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.
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