Human Resources Business Partner

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting leaders and employees across our mining operations. We're looking for someone who is relationship-focused, business-minded, and confident navigating complex people matters, helping leaders make informed decisions while fostering a positive employee experience.

In this role, you'll become a trusted advisor to your client group, partnering with leaders on workforce planning, employee and labour relations, workplace investigations, talent development, and day-to-day HR guidance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working closely with operations and making a meaningful impact on both people and business outcomes.

Location: Fort McMurray, AB.
Salary: $95,000–$110,000 annually, plus applicable travel and regional wage allowances.
Work arrangement: Hybrid – providing the flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Schedule: Monday to Friday.

What You'll Do

• Partner with leaders and employees to provide responsive, practical HR support across the employee lifecycle.


• Build and maintain trusted working relationships with the assigned client groups.


• Coach and advise supervisors, managers, and employees on HR policies, procedures, and workplace matters.


• Maintain a regular connection with operational leaders to understand emerging business and people priorities.


• Support employee and labour relations matters, including workplace investigations, documentation, and issue resolution.


• Identify opportunities to strengthen the employee experience, develop high-performing teams, and reinforce company values.


• Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise to support consistent delivery of HR programs and services.


• Work with HR support partners to maintain accurate HR information and deliver reliable reporting to the business.


• Partner with Compensation to develop job descriptions, participate in job evaluations, and provide compensation guidance to leaders.


• Monitor relevant employment legislation and support compliance through aligned policies, practices, and procedures.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will bring related post-secondary education and minimum of two years of experience in an HR Business Partner capacity, with the practical judgment and business awareness needed to provide credible advice in a complex operational environment. Experience supporting employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations in a unionized environment will help you contribute effectively from the outset. Additional qualifications include:

• Broad generalist knowledge across multiple areas of human resources.


• Strong understanding of employment legislation, labour relations, and HR policies and practices.


• CPHR or similar designation an asset.


• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.


• Sound judgment and the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.


• Proficiency with HRIS software (UKGPro an asset) and the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.


• Excellent organization and follow-through when managing competing priorities and deadlines.


• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.


• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative HR team.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates may be required to complete:

• Credential verification, if required

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.