Posted 16 days ago
Senior HR Generalist
@ The Sutherland Group of Companies
West Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
The Sutherland Group of Companies is hiring a Senior HR Generalist to support the full team member lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding. The role covers workforce planning, employee relations, HR systems, benefits administration, and immigration and compliance programs. The posted salary is $70,000 to $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Pay:
$70,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Support full team member lifecycle, recruitment through offboarding
- Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding coordination
- Advise leaders on policies, performance and employee relations
- Support workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
- Coordinate owner-operator onboarding and immigration programs
Requirements summary:
- 2-3+ years HR, HR administration or recruitment experience
- Experience with leaves, accommodations and offboarding
- Experience maintaining HRIS platforms and records
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technologies
- Post-secondary education in HR or business preferred
- CPHR designation or active pursuit is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPHR |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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The Sutherland Group of Companies
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Full company description
The Sutherland Group of Companies is an integrated network of heavy industry experts creating supply chain solutions, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety. In 1995, Chris, Melanie, and Robert Sutherland founded Sutco, the first of SG’s businesses, in Salmo, British Columbia with two logging trucks, a customer-centric approach, and a vision of building a family-oriented organization. To provide our customers with comprehensive solutions, we’ve expanded into The Sutherland Group of Companies over the years with the help of the Sutherland Family’s entrepreneurial drive. The range of services provided by our team of domain experts includes roadbuilding, blasting, aggregate sales, harvesting, mobile log chipping & grinding, barging, heavy equipment repair, and transportation services. We have a long-term vision to expand our capabilities to serve our stakeholders with a continued focus on innovation, professionalism, transparency, and safety. Above all, we ensure all our practices are in-line with environmental and sustainable standards. We are committed to meeting critical deadlines, running an efficient operation, and meeting our customers’ requirements and goals. The range of services provided by our team of domain experts includes: roadbuilding, blasting, harvesting, portable wood chipping, barging, and transportation services. We have a long-term vision to expand our capabilities to serve our stakeholders with a continued focus on innovation, professionalism, transparency, and safety. We ensure that all of our practices are in line with environmental and sustainable standards. We are committed to meeting critical deadlines, running an efficient operation, and meeting our customers’ requirements and goals.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,149
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27
- Reported office locations
- 101-2370 Bering Rd., West Kelowna, British Columbia V4T 3J6, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Marine Transportation
- Mining
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Industrial
- Supply Chain Management
- Forestry
- Other recorded names
- The Sutherland Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Load Brokering
- General Freight Transport
- Log Hauling
- Heavy Equipment Hauling
- Residual Hauling
- Harvesting
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Barging and Marine Services
- Drilling and Blasting
- Road Building
- Yard Management
- Grinding
- Chipping
- and Equipment Financial and Rentals
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The Sutherland Group of Companies is an integrated network of heavy industry experts creating supply chain solutions, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety. In 1995, Chris, Melanie, and Robert Sutherland founded Sutco, the first of SG’s businesses, in Salmo, British Columbia with two logging trucks, a customer-centric approach, and a vision of building a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | West Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Specialties | Load BrokeringGeneral Freight TransportLog HaulingHeavy Equipment HaulingResidual HaulingHarvestingHeavy Equipment RepairBarging and Marine ServicesDrilling and BlastingRoad Building |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
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The Senior HR Generalist provides comprehensive support across the Team Member lifecycle, partnering closely with leaders and Team Members to deliver effective HR programs, services, and solutions. This role is responsible for workforce planning, recruitment and onboarding, Team Member relations, HR systems administration, employee records management, benefits administration, and offboarding activities. The Senior HR Generalist supports owner-operator programs, immigration and workforce mobility initiatives, including work permits, visas, and regional immigration programs, while assisting with federally regulated compliance requirements such as pay equity, employment equity, and workforce reporting. Working closely with the HR Director, business leaders, and Payroll, this role provides guidance and support on employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary processes, policy administration, and organizational initiatives. Acting as a trusted HR resource, the Senior HR Generalist delivers practical advice, promotes compliance, supports operational excellence, and helps drive workforce growth and business success.
Why Join the Sutherland Group?
- Diverse career opportunities across transportation, logistics, industrial services, and construction
- Competitive pay, comprehensive rewards, and benefits
- Opportunities to build a long-term career, not just a job
- A collaborative culture built on safety, respect, and transparency
- Meaningful work that supports the success of multiple businesses and teams
- Local roots and proud supporters of the communities where we live and work
Compensation
$70,000 - $80,000 per year/hour
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the requirements of the role.
Responsibilities
Support the full Team Member lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee changes, leaves of absence, accommodations, benefits administration, offboarding.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, staffing needs, and organizational growth initiatives.
Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and Team Members by providing guidance on policies, procedures, performance management, and employee relations matters.
Support HR Director with workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, policy development, and compliance with employment legislation and HR best practices.
Coordinate owner-operator onboarding, workforce mobility initiatives, and immigration programs, including work permits, visas, and permanent residency processes.
Administer and maintain HR systems, employee records, recruitment platforms, reporting, and workforce data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance HR operations, reporting, recruitment effectiveness, and the overall Team Member experience.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to support business and departmental objectives.
Qualifications
2-3+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR Administration, Recruitment, or related HR function.
Experience supporting Team Member lifecycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, Team Member changes, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
Experience maintaining HRIS platforms, Team Member records, and HR documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and other HR technologies.
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields is preferred.
CPHR designation, or active pursuit of a CPHR designation, with knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices is an asset.
Benefits & Total Rewards
- Extended health, dental and vision
- Life and travel insurance coverages
- Comprehensive wellness and paramedical support
- Employee assistance program
- Generous pension matching
- Referral bonus opportunities
About Sutherland Group
The Sutherland Group is a family of companies operating across transportation, construction, forestry, environmental, mining, marine, and industrial services. For 30 years, we have invested in our people, supported career growth, and delivered exceptional work for our customers and communities.
Join the Team
Ready to build your career with a team that lives its values every day? We seek people who are Curious & Adaptable, Trustworthy, Humbly Confident, Better Together, Safety Driven and ready to Make It Happen. We'd love to hear from you.
Different perspectives build better teams. The Sutherland Group of Companies is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from any protected basis such as persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America and any other basis under applicable law.
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