Paterson Grain is looking for a motivated and organized HR professional to join our team on a term basis. The ideal candidate will have previous HR or recruitment experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple ongoing priorities.
Term: Present – January 2027
Potential opportunity for long-term employment following the term.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with recruitment activities including job postings, career fairs, and candidate outreach
- Review, shortlist, and organize resumes for hiring managers
- Conduct reference checks and candidate pre-screens
- Coordinate and book interviews with candidates and managers
- Enter new hire information and employee hours into company systems accurately
- Update and maintain Excel trackers
- Maintain employee files and ensure confidential information is handled appropriately
- Support onboarding activities for new employees
- Provide reception coverage and assist with general front desk duties
- Respond to general employee and applicant inquiries
- Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Post secondary education in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
- 1–2 years of experience in a similar HR or recruitment role preferred
- Experience in agriculture or Western Canada rural recruitment is considered an asset
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage numerous ongoing tasks and competing priorities
- Comfortable working with distractions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Benefits:
- Attractive compensation package including company paid medical & dental benefits;
- On the job training & development and career growth opportunities;
- Employee referral program;
- Paid vacation and personal days.
Paterson Grain is known throughout Canada and the world as a company rooted in its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Paterson focuses its expertise on all aspects of grain handling and prides itself on building long-term relationships with Canadian farmers and its domestic and international customers. Our agricultural products and services span all sectors of the Canadian grain industry and include crop input services, identity preserved programs and non-GMO programs. Through our modern global network, Paterson Grain is fully capable of facilitating the marketing and transportation of quality crops to buyers around the world.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected further in the process will be contacted.
Paterson Grain is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.