Human Resources Manager

Job No: 139045
Location: Nanaimo, B.C.

  • Join a company that prides itself on putting its people first.
  • Exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Manager who is motivated to contribute to the success of our business! 
  • Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.

About the Organization

Created in 2008 and privately held, Harmac Pacific Pulp operates a Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill on the east coast of Vancouver Island near Nanaimo, BC. Nanaimo Forest Products (NFP) Ltd., the owner of the Harmac Pacific trademark, restarted the mill with a single production line on October 3, 2008. Since that time the mill has grown to two production lines and a capacity of 380,000 tonnes of world class pulp per year.

Key to the Harmac’s success is the employee ownership model. Our employees are very active participants in the running of the business and have 2 members that they appoint to the company’s 6 seats on its Board of Directors. 

The future of Harmac Pacific Pulp is looking bright. Through extensive capital investments, the organization has made significant improvements to productivity and reliability. In addition, as of 2013, installation has been completed on a 25 MW Green Energy turbo-generator which we currently use to sell power to BC Hydro, and starting in 2019 the development of an Industrial Park that leases properties to complementary businesses.

About Nanaimo, British Columbia

Nanaimo, located on the south-east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, is one of the premier locations for a pulp mill in the world. Nanaimo is also a great place to live. As the transportation, services, and health care hub for the central and north island, Nanaimo services the surrounding areas of over 100,000 people. Recreational opportunities are endless with access to extensive community recreation facilities and unmatched outdoor activities such as boating, skiing, biking, and golfing. Nanaimo is located just 20 minutes by floatplane from Vancouver and 90 minutes by Ferry.

About the Opportunity

Harmac Pacific currently has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Human Resources Manager to join the management team that runs our businesses in Nanaimo, B.C. 

This position is responsible for the oversight of all Human Resources related activities involving a workforce of 70 staff and 260 unionized, hourly employees. The Human Resources Manager is central to our business in guiding and sustaining the employee investment business model that has led to the exceptional success of the company since it was created in 2008. Candidates for this position must have a strong background in Human Resources in a leadership role and have comprehensive experience in conflict resolution, contract negotiations & administration, safety management, benefit plan administration, training & development, and salary compensation administration.  

To qualify for this role, you should have a post-secondary degree in Human Resources Management with 10+ years of experience in progressively more responsible positions. You must also be extremely organized, and able to work well independently, and as part of a team. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who is interested in pursuing a career with our company and believes in collaborating with business stakeholders to work cooperatively to advance the long term success of the business. You are an independent self starter, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. You are highly organized and adaptable to changes in the work environment. 

Along with your qualifications, you will be a proven team player who is excited about contributing to the business as a whole. Along with your personal drive, you are someone who genuinely appreciates the importance of Human Resources within a company. 

About the Benefits

You will be part of the staff employee group. This position is salaried and offers competitive compensation as well as a wealth of benefits including Dental, EHB, AD&D, Group Life, and Long Term Disability coverage and a retirement benefit. The company and union provide their own Short Term Disability Plan which also applies to Staff employees. 

Our employees are highly motivated, hard-working and dedicated to their job - but that's not the only reason to come to work. It is also about having fun, learning new things, meeting with a great group of people and being part of something you believe in. Our employees enjoy annual activities including a Curling Bonspiel, Golf Tournaments, Fishing Derby, Holiday Parties, and a mill housekeeping and pizza day. We also organize social events to celebrate milestones for the organization.

Best of all, you will be joining a company who prides itself on putting its people first. This is a job that will truly enrich your life both personally and professionally.

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