Human Resources Generalist

GFL Environmental Inc.

. Provide dedicated HR support across regional operations .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeCalgary • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR support within unionized environments, focusing on collective agreement administration, grievance handling, and compliance with Canadian labour laws. Proficient in analyzing workforce data to inform strategic HR decisions and enhance operational effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Of Progressive HR ExperienceStrong Knowledge Of Canadian Labour LawsExperience Navigating Collective AgreementsProficient With HRIS PlatformsCPHR Designation Or Working Toward Designation

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Hard Skills

Grievance HandlingWorkplace InvestigationsPerformance DocumentationAttendance ManagementPolicy InterpretationData AnalysisReport PreparationConflict ResolutionWorkforce PlanningEmployee Engagement

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsWorkdayMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

CPHR Designation

Industry Keywords

Employment StandardsHuman Rights LegislationCollective AgreementsUnion Contract NegotiationsMergers And AcquisitionsSafety ComplianceTurnover AnalysisAbsenteeism DataField OperationsIndustrial Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide dedicated HR support across regional operations
Serve as a primary point of contact for operational leaders, supervisors, and front-line teams
Advise operational leaders on collective agreement administration, grievance handling, progressive discipline, and workplace conflict resolution
Conduct workplace investigations into employee complaints, policy breaches, and safety/compliance concerns
Prepare investigation reports and action plans
Support grievance responses, arbitrations, and union contract negotiations
Ensure compliance with provincial Employment Standards, Human Rights legislation, internal standards, and collective agreements
Coach site managers and supervisors on frontline leadership, policy interpretation, attendance management, performance documentation, and employee exits
Support regional workforce planning and address staffing requirements with operational leaders and talent acquisition teams
Assist with regional integration activities during mergers and acquisitions
Analyze turnover, absenteeism, overtime, and safety incident data to identify risks and recommend solutions
Partner with Shared Services HR teams on compensation cycles, performance reviews, and training programs
Participate in regional or national HR projects and support field-level change management
Lead employee engagement and local outreach initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, or a related discipline
5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with direct exposure to unionized operating environments
CPHR designation or working toward designation is an asset
Strong, working knowledge of Canadian labour laws, provincial Employment Standards, and Human Rights codes
Proficient with HRIS platforms, with Workday preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications
Valid driver's licence
Ability to travel to regional operating sites as needed, up to 30%
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site industrial or field operations environment
Experience navigating collective agreements and managing grievance procedures
Experience preparing defensible investigation reports, labour briefing notes, policy guidelines, and leadership communications
Comfort reviewing operational workforce data to identify patterns and inform decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance
Paid time-off
RRSP matching
Profit sharing
Competitive wages
Growth opportunities
Continuous learning opportunities