Yard Supervisor

Job summary

The Yard Supervisor will oversee human resources programs including payroll, talent management, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with employment laws. They will also collaborate with the Director of HR and Health and Safety teams to support organizational goals and safety initiatives.

Job details

Who is Northstar Access? Northstar Access is the leading provider of safe, temporary access solutions to construction and industrial markets across Canada. We provide end-to-end service (design, engineering, delivery, installation, rental, and sales), and our growing list of products include scaffolding, shoring, swing stages, edge protection, material hoists, and mast climbing work platforms. Northstar’s customers depend on them for high-quality products, exceptional installation services, industry-leading experience, and a dedicated focus on safety. Since 2012, Northstar has expanded from its original location in Southern Ontario, and now operates from 6 branches across Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and Alberta, employing more than 400 experienced professionals. What You’ll Do: Administer and oversee the administration of human resources programs including, but not limited to, payroll, benefits, performance and talent management, productivity, employee relations, recognition, DEI, and training and development. Collaborate with Director, HR to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. Executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Build effective relationships across the organization through effective communication. Confidentially manage disputes and grievance resolution through effective incident investigations. Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations, while addressing various collective agreement requirements. Facilitate the professional development, training, and career development of direct reports. Ensure all employee information in company HRIS system through effective process audits and established audit schedules. Collaborate with Health and Safety to support initiatives, programs, and promote safety at work. Other duties as assigned What We’re Looking For: Post-Secondary Degree, Diploma, or Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resources or Human Resources Management or a related field 3+ Years HR generalist experience 2+ Years experience coaching/ providing leadership Forklift ticket Why Join Northstar? Full-time hours with competitive pay Career growth and promotion potential Training and safety programs Team environment that values your contribution Canadian-owned company with projects across the country This is more than just a yard job — it’s your first step toward a skilled trade or leadership role in one of Canada’s fastest-growing construction support companies. Thank you for your consideration - we look forward to reviewing your application! Northstar Access is an equal opportunity employer. We value and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. All applications are assessed by our HR team. We do not utilize artificial intelligence or automated filtering systems at any stage of our recruitment process. In addition to the base salary, the role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid vacation days, paid sick days, paid flexible diversity day, comprehensive health, dental and vision plan, retirement plan with company contribution, professional development support, company incentives such as a referral program, and team-building and social events.

What you’ll do

The Yard Supervisor will oversee human resources programs including payroll, talent management, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with employment laws. They will also collaborate with the Director of HR and Health and Safety teams to support organizational goals and safety initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Human Resources or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of HR generalist experience and 2 years of leadership or coaching experience are required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days
• Paid sick days
• Paid flexible diversity day
• Health plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Professional development support
• Referral program
• Team-building and social events

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human resources management
• Payroll administration
• Talent management
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Recruitment
• Retention strategies
• Incident investigation
• Employment law compliance
• Collective agreement administration
• HRIS management
• Health and safety coordination
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Communication
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Effective Communication
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Audit Scheduling
• Training And Development
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Sales
• Human Resource Management
• Referral Marketing
• Service Design
• Service Industries
• Team Building
• Investigation
• Hoisting

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Yard Supervisor
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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