We are Chandos
We exist to build a better world.
Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage.
We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.
Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.
We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.
Chandos is growing across Canada, and we’re looking for a HR Advisor - Field Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering, this role provides hands‑on, operational HR support for the hourly craft workforce, with a strong focus on workforce planning, labour deployment, and employee experience in support of construction operations and project delivery. This role plays a key part in enabling people practices that align with operational priorities, safety requirements, and project timelines.
Working closely with Construction Leadership and Superintendents, the HR Advisor supports rolling manpower forecasts, workforce movements, performance management, recruitment, and employee lifecycle activities across active and upcoming projects. As a trusted and visible HR presence in the field, this role ensures consistent people practices, clear communication, and a supported and engaged craft workforce that contributes to Chandos’ performance and growth.
Partner with Superintendents and Construction Leadership to support workforce planning, rolling manpower forecasts, and labour deployment for active and upcoming projects.
Serve as the primary, trusted HR point of contact for craft workers and site leaders, providing guidance on employee experience, workforce matters, and HR policies within a field environment.
Coordinate and track workforce movements, project assignments, and availability, applying judgement to balance operational priorities while ensuring timely, accurate communication to field teams and internal stakeholders.
Support performance management by partnering with Superintendents and Construction Leadership to address performance concerns, reinforce accountability, and support employee development through consistent practices and documentation.
Lead and support onboarding, recruitment coordination, and offboarding for field roles, ensuring smooth, compliant transitions throughout the employee lifecycle.
Strengthen skilled trades talent pipelines by representing Chandos at career fairs and working with community and workforce development partners.
Maintain a visible HR presence on project sites, building strong relationships and ensuring field employees feel informed, supported, and connected to the organization.
Contribute to field engagement and culture‑building initiatives through support of employee events, town halls, and community and social programs.
2–4 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, workforce operations, or people‑focused roles supporting operational, field‑based, or project‑driven environments. Experience supporting construction, skilled trades, or craft workforces is a strong asset.
Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and applicable employment legislation, with the ability to apply them practically and consistently in a fast‑paced, operational setting.
Experience supporting full‑cycle or field‑based recruitment (screening, interview coordination, onboarding, and workforce mobilization) is considered an asset, particularly in construction, trades, or project‑based environments.
Demonstrated ability to partner directly with frontline leaders and field employees, including supporting performance management, employee lifecycle activities, and workforce-related decision‑making.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands, adapt to frequent changes, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Clear, confident, and professional communication skills, with the credibility to engage effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort working with HR systems, workforce data, and reporting tools.
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgement, and attention to detail.
Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.
We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.
Vacancy Status
We are actively recruiting for this position
AI Disclosure
Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.
Established in 1980, Chandos Construction is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative national technical builders. We have over 700 field and office staff across our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Kelowna, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, and Chalk River. Chandos is 100 per cent employee owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners.
Over 80 per cent of our work is delivered using collaborative methods. In addition to our strength in construction management, we are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery, Lean construction, Virtual Design and Construction, and Sustainability.
At all times we seek to maximize shared value for our employees, clients, industry partners, and community members in a sustainable manner. Because we believe that when we do this, we can build a better world for everyone.
