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Human Resources Generalist

MacKay Contracting · Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsCA$65k–CA$75kListed as no visa sponsorshipConstruction
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In short

The HR Generalist will manage recruitment, onboarding, and the administration of people practices to support company growth. They are responsible for maintaining personnel files, tracking compliance, and fostering a positive employee experience across various project sites.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

RecruitmentOnboardingHRISPersonnel file managementCompliance trackingAdministrationCommunicationOrganization

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Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in administration, Human Resources, or recruiting. Proficiency in computer applications, HRIS, and spreadsheets is required, with construction or industrial experience considered an asset.

About the employer

MacKay Contracting

Heavy Civil Construction & Mining Infrastructure | North America

Mackay Contracting is a heavy civil construction and mining services contractor delivering complex infrastructure and resource operations across North America.

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Built on over 40 years of disciplined execution, we operate in demanding environments where production certainty, precision, and safety are non-negotiable. Our capabilities include: • Transportation infrastructure and corridor development • Underground utilities and integrated civil systems • Contract mining and mine support operations • Environmental and reclamation delivery We support public and private sector clients across Canada and the United States.

INDUSTRY
Construction
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
1986
HEADQUARTERS
Cranbrook, British Columbia
SIZE
201-500on LinkedIn
OFFICES
3 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

Is this MacKay Contracting role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists CA$65,000–CA$75,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Be a Part of Building Something Better At MacKay Contracting we excel at what we do because our people are the heart of our business. We are currently seeking a driven Human Resources Generalist to support our growth through recruitment and the development and administration of our people practices. If you thrive in fast paced environments and light up knowing that you are critical in building our winning team – then this just might be your next career move.

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Be a Part of Building Something Better

At MacKay Contracting we excel at what we do because our people are the heart of our business. We are currently seeking a driven Human Resources Generalist to support our growth through recruitment and the development and administration of our people practices. If you thrive in fast paced environments and light up knowing that you are critical in building our winning team – then this just might be your next career move.

As our HR Generalist you will play a key role in keeping our teams staffed, supported, and set up to succeed across all of our projects located throughout the East Kootenays. From onboarding new hires to keeping systems organized and people taken care of, your work directly impacts how well our business executes.

Do you Enjoy?

  • Optimizing the recruitment and selection process to attract and retain the right people?
  • Ensuring efficiency, clarity, consistency and excellence are demonstrated in everything you do?
  • Selecting, onboarding and growing team members?
  • Being a key role in building and executing the employee experience?
  • Maintaining a calm demeanor and seeing challenges as opportunities?
  • Being the keeper of all things “employee” – personnel files, training and compliance tracking etc.

You Are:

  • Have a minimum of 3 years experience in administration, Human Resources or Recruiting. Construction or industrial experience is an asset.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Outgoing with a positive mind set.
  • You communicate clearly and follow through. People trust you to get things done.
  • Confident in your computer skills from apps, HRIS, spreadsheets and more.

The Reward:

  • Working with a pretty cool team – if we don’t say so ourselves.
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Stable, year-round work tied to long-term projects.
  • Opportunity and coaching to grow into a more senior HR or leadership role over time.
  • A company that is actively improving systems, not stuck in the past.

If this sounds exciting, we want to hear from you! We wish to sincerely thank all candidates for their interest; however, due to the high volume of interest for this role we will only be in contact with candidates selected to move forward in the process.

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This listing comes from MacKay Contracting's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Company facts are from MacKay Contracting's public profile. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.