Senior Manager, Workforce PlanningThe Senior Manager, Workforce Planning leads a high-performing team responsible for the strategic planning, acquisition, and management of the company’s craft and staff workforce across multiple industrial maintenance and turnaround projects. This role ensures that workforce programs—including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and workforce technology—are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with operational goals. The ideal candidate is a cooperative and solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong relationships across departments, and drives continuous improvement in workforce systems and processes.

Workforce

Planning & Project Management Lead workforce forecasting and planning for all project sites, including major turnarounds. Partner with operations and project leadership to align workforce supply with project demand. Oversee workforce data integrity and analytics across recruitment, onboarding, and payroll systems, transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic planning and operational performance.

Lead full-cycle recruitment for all craft and field positions across Canada. Oversee the hiring, training, and performance of all Talent Acquisition Specialists. Support socio-economic reporting for IOR, Stats Canada, and other regulatory requirements.

Oversee onboarding processes for all new hires, ensuring compliance and a positive candidate experience. Manage onboarding programs, including SureHire, CannAmm, and DER compliance. Ensure accuracy of workforce data and location tracking within BIS and related systems.

Liaise with HSE, site administration, and leadership teams to align onboarding standards and documentation. Plan and coordinate temporary onboarding resources during turnaround peaks.

Payroll Coordination





Lead the Payroll team to ensure accurate and timely submission of daily payroll data. Act as point of contact for payroll escalations and auditing. Oversee payroll updates related to rate changes, contract amendments, and collective agreements.

Ensure compliance and oversight of Canem and SOIC payroll processes. Develop and customize forms and workflows to improve efficiency and data integrity. Collaborate with IT and support teams to resolve escalated technical issues.

Provide strategic direction and coaching to a team of 10 professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Drive communication and alignment between field sites and corporate functions.

Lead annual initiatives such as employee recognition and company holiday programs. 8+ years of experience in workforce planning, talent acquisition, or HR operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. ~ Experience in industrial maintenance, construction, or turnaround environments preferred. ~ Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume project demands. ~ From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. We built our name on quality.

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I;) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole.

We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values. #

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🏢 Bird
📍 Edmonton