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Senior Human Resources Advisor
@ Acden
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Acden Holdings is hiring a Senior Human Resources Advisor for a permanent, full-time, on-site role in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role partners with business leaders on talent, performance and succession planning, develops HR policies and supports recruitment and workforce planning. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8-hour days, with a competitive salary and group benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Advise business leaders and guide HR advisors on talent and succession planning
- Develop, implement and improve HR policies and programs
- Coordinate employee changes with Finance, Payroll, IT and HSEQ
- Support full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning and HR reporting
- Coordinate the HR business plan and provide HR leadership coverage
Requirements summary:
- 2-year HR diploma and 4 years HR advisor or business partner experience
- 8 years of experience in an HR department
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Experience with M365 ecosystem
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean driving abstract
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Acden
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Join Acden Holdings and be a part of a legacy of excellence and strategic innovation.
Acden Holdings oversees critical functions such as business development (BD), maintenance, health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), human resources (HR), bids and contracts, information technology (IT), and finance with a sense of responsibility. Our team is responsible for strategic growth, maintaining facilities, upholding health, safety, environment, and quality standards, and managing human resources to support company goals and employee well-being through innovation, growth, and a commitment to serving our clients and community.
Position Title: Senior Human Resources Advisor
Role Type: Permanent, Local, In-Office Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO, No Remote or WFH Options)
Location: 220 Taiganova Crescent, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hour days.
Posting Closes: This posting closes on Thursday October 22, 2026 at 2:00pm MT, or until a suitable candidate is found.
What’s in it for me?
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary.
Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.
RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate participation in Acden's RRSP matching program.
Employee and Family Assistance Program: Have access to services for support when needed the most.
Training and Development: Access our training fund program to enhance your skills.
Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.
Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.
Work/Life Balance: Our schedule and flexibility for what matters most, allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.
What I will be doing?
Partner with business leaders and guide HR Advisors and Generalists on employee, leadership, performance, talent, career, and succession planning.
Provide practical HR advice to management and employees while supporting clear, ethical, and transparent working relationships.
Develop, implement, monitor, and improve HR policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines in line with relevant legislation and best practices.
Lead and support HR initiatives, corporate program reviews, research, and special projects that respond to business needs.
Coordinate employee changes and collaborate with Finance, Payroll, Business Development, IT, Contracts, and HSEQ.
Support the full recruitment cycle, workforce planning, company-wide HR reporting, and RFP completion.
Coordinate the HR business plan, oversee departmental processes with the HR Manager, and provide HR leadership coverage when required.
Complete various other tasks that support a full-service HR Department.
What does Acden need from me?
2-year Diploma in Human Resources, and 4 years of dedicated HR Advisor/Business Partner experience. Equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered.
8 years of experience in a Human Resources department.
High level of professionalism and strong written and verbal communication skills is required.
Experience with M365 ecosystem is required.
Valid Class Five (5) Driver's Licence and abstract that demonstrates pattern of safe driving behaviour is required.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.
High attention to detail; Candidates will be required to complete an intensive skills assessment—designed to rigorously evaluate advanced Excel proficiency, high-level logical reasoning, and exceptional attention to detail—with a 90% cumulative score needed to pass.
What are the "nice to haves"?
Experience with M365 Power Platform.
Bachelor's Degree with major in Human Resources.
Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.
We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
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