Join Acden Holdings and be a part of a legacy of excellence and strategic innovation.
Acden Holdings oversees critical functions such as business development (BD), maintenance, health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), human resources (HR), bids and contracts, and finance with a sense of responsibility. Our team is responsible for strategic growth, maintaining facilities, upholding health, safety, environment, and quality standards, and managing human resources to support company goals and employee well-being through innovation, growth, and a commitment to serving our clients and community.
Position Title: HR Advisor
Role Type: Permanent / Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)
Location: Taiganova Industrial Park, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8 hour days
Posting Closes: This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected or July 31, 2026, whichever occurs first. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary.
Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.
RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.
Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being, take advantage of our support services through EFAP.
Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.
Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.
Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.
Work/Life Balance: Our schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.
Partner with business unit leaders to understand operations, business plans, and current and future HR needs.
Provide timely HR guidance to leaders and employees on workplace concerns, policies, payroll, employee relations, and corrective action processes.
Visit work sites and participate in meetings with supervisors and front-line employees to stay connected to workplace issues.
Receive and assess HR concerns, clarify details, identify root causes, and provide information on options and next steps.
Support sensitive employee matters, including difficult conversations, employee relations concerns, and third-party witness support.
Draft letters, documentation, communications, and related materials using accurate information and aligned with legal guidelines and HR best practices.
Optimize HR systems and processes by leveraging M365 Power Platform tools to automate workflows, streamline data collection, improve reporting, and enhance overall efficiency.
Conduct HR investigations with Business Unit leaders, prepare written findings and recommendations, and stay current on legislation and HR best practices.
Conduct full-cycle recruitment, assist with benefits administration, and support leave management files.
Complete various other tasks that support a full-service HR Department.
2-year Diploma in Human Resources, and 2 years of dedicated HR Advisor/Business Partner experience. Equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered.
6 years of experience in a Human Resources department.
High level of professionalism and strong written and verbal communication skills is required.
Experience with M365 ecosystem is required.
Valid Class Five (5) Driver's Licence and abstract that demonstrates pattern of safe driving behaviour is required.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.
High attention to detail; Candidates will be required to complete an intensive skills assessment—designed to rigorously evaluate advanced Excel proficiency, high-level logical reasoning, and exceptional attention to detail—with a 90% cumulative score needed to pass.
Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.
We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
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