Human Resources Generalist

Doug Tarry Limited is seeking a Human Resources Generalist.

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist provides day-to-day HR and safety support across 
Doug Tarry Limited’s office, site, and operational environments. This role supports 
recruitment, onboarding, employee relations documentation, training coordination, safety 
records, inspections, incident follow-up, WSIB and return-to-work processes, and 
compliance tracking.

Working with HR Manager, HR Generalist, Health & Safety Manager, leaders, employees, 
trades, subcontractors, and external partners, the position helps ensure consistent 
application of company policies, legislative requirements, privacy expectations, 
engagement practices,

Duties include:

• Support day-to-day HR generalist and health and safety administration across office, yard, and active construction site environments.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, orientation, required forms, policy acknowledgements, safety training records, certifications, probationary tracking, and employee file setup.
• Provide practical HR support on policies, employee relations, attendance, performance documentation, investigations, workplace accommodation, and general HR inquiries.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, employee records, training records, inspection logs, JHSC documentation, incident files, WSIB documentation, return-to-work files, and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate communication and meetings with employees, managers, supervisors, project teams, trades, subcontractors, external partners, and authorities as required.
• Conduct or support site inspections, safety observations, hazard assessments, field audits, toolbox talks, orientations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Support incident, injury, near-miss, hazard, and workplace complaint reporting, including documentation, investigation support, corrective action tracking, and communication.
• Assist with WSIB, modified duties, return-to-work planning, Ministry of Labour inspections, safety program audits, prequalification requests, policy review, employee communications, and continuous improvement.

Skills Required:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent and completion of a college diploma, university degree, or professional development program in Human Resources Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in human resources, health and safety, employee relations, recruitment, training coordination, construction administration, or a related generalist role; construction or field-based experience is strongly preferred.
• CHRP designation, working toward CHRP, occupational health and safety certification, JHSC certification, NCSO, CRSP, or related training is considered an asset.
•  Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Projects Regulation, WSIB processes, WHMIS, Working at Heights, AODA, privacy requirements, and general construction safety practices.
• Provide confidential first-point HR support to employees and leaders with professionalism, accuracy, and sound judgment.
• Apply working knowledge of Ontario employment standards, health and safety legislation, WSIB, AODA, privacy requirements, construction safety practices, and company policies.
• Maintain strong organization, follow-up, communication, coaching, teamwork, and relationship-building skills while managing competing priorities and sensitive information.
• Apply working knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, training, safety records, nspections, corrective actions, incident documentation, employee files, policy acknowledgements, and compliance deadlines.
• Collaborate with HR Manager, HR Generalist, Health & Safety Manager, Construction, Service, Operations, Payroll, leaders, employees, trades, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and authorities.
• Use Microsoft Office, ADP, and safety, construction, learning, or document management systems
• Valid Ontario driver's license with clean driving record is required

Benefits:

• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program
• RRSP match

No artificial intelligence is used at any stage of the hiring process. 

Please note that this role is a new position and is an additon to the Human Resources and Health & Safety department to meet organizational needs.

If you meet the qualifications needed for this position, we invite you to submit a resume to [email protected].   At Doug Tarry Ltd, we are a team, we hold each other accountable to our values.  We are a forward-thinking company that is rapidly advancing in the high-performance sustainability sector and we need like-minded people to work with our excellent team!

Only candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.  

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants who require assistance during the hiring process.