Director of Human Resources

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Collicutt Energy Services is a solutions-oriented, engine company. We specialize in custom manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and maintenance for all engine brands across diverse industries, consistently raising the standards for customer satisfaction. Our company culture emphasizes safety, respect and continuous learning, fostering an environment where employees can thrive professionally and personally. As a growing, privately-owned organization, we offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge energy solutions. Join Collicutt and be part of a collaborative team that values community involvement and shared success in the ever-evolving energy sector.

The Director of Human Resources is a key strategic partner and trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, responsible for building and leading a comprehensive people strategy that drives organizational growth and operational excellence. This role oversees all HR functions across Canada and the United States (with a focus on California), ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture.

The Director will lead initiatives in talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and compliance with all federal, provincial, state, and local employment laws. This role requires a proactive and hands-on leader who can balance strategic vision with practical execution guiding managers through complex employee relations issues, ensuring payroll and benefits compliance, and supporting branch locations through occasional travel.

By staying ahead of workforce trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, the Director of HR will ensure that the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent while mitigating risk and promoting equity, inclusion, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

- Strong background in Alberta employment Standards, occupational health and safety, and compliance

- 5+ years of progressive HR Leadership, including 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity leading HR initiatives or managing a small HR team

- Direct experience with hands on HR operations; recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits

- Proven ability to create and implement HR process, policies and programs from the ground up

- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Preferred

- CPHR designation (or working towards)

- Experience with California labour laws

As a team member at Collicutt Energy Services, you can enjoy:

- Competitive Wages

- Solid Group Benefits

- RRSP Matching

- Referral Bonuses

- Apprenticeship & Course Reimbursements

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume to hr@collicutt.com with Director of Human Resources in the subject line or by applying to this job post through Indeed.ca or LinkedIn.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Company events

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Red Deer, AB T4P 3R4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Leadership: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person