We are Hiring: People & Culture Coordinator
Our company:
For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process — from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.
As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.
At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.
Role and objectives:
The People and Culture Coordinator provides assistance to the Director, People and Culture at Kalesnikoff. This role is responsible for the administration of all health and benefit plans and assists employees with insurance and health care claims and benefit packages. Provides support to the Director as requested, which can include, data entry, file maintenance, recruitment activities, corporate wellness programs, job descriptions, employee recognition events, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Administer health and benefit plans including enrolments, changes, and terminations
- Answer all employee questions regarding healthcare and wellness plans
- Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions related to benefits and HR administration
- Perform/support all recruitment activities with the Recruitment Manager
- Perform/support all onboarding activities with payroll & hiring Manager
- Recommend new policies and procedures to effect company improvements and organizational efficiencies
- Conduct first day HR orientation for all employees
- Ensure all onboarding tasks are organized, completed and audited annually for effectiveness
- Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the Director of People and Culture
- Administrative duties as required
- Generate internal documents related to onboarding, offboarding, internal procedures and regulations
- Assist with the preparation of the performance review process
- Maintain physical and digital files for employees as required
- Maintain employee anniversary dates, managing gifts/rewards and various recognition events
- Report on HR KPI’s as required
- Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, contracts, and codes of conduct
- Assist in the development of good employment practices
- Liaise with Occupational Health & Safety for medical assessments and ongoing activities as required
- Meet required regulatory requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Post secondary education related to Human Resources and/or relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management preferred
- Minimum 2 – 4 years of experience in an administrative/human resource related role
- Politically and culturally sensitive
- Strong presentation, written, and verbal skills
- Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to confidentiality
- Attention to detail in all areas of work and takes direction well
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
- Professional appearance and manners
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Excellent computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail required
You can expect these great benefits:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
- Team building and social events
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career
- Work-life balance
- A great culture where we truly value our employees
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@kalesnikoff.com. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
About our Kootenay home:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history, and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
Equal opportunity commitment:
Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.
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