Why Work at LiftWerx

Work Life Balance

LiftWerx operates on a best-in-industry rotation schedule of three weeks on, one week off.

Salary and Bonus

We offer competitive salaries, giving you peace of mind that you'll receive a paycheck every week of the year, even when not in the field. We also offer multiple bonus programs and coverage of living expenses when working in the field.

Innovative Leader

Up-tower cranes are becoming the technology of choice in the wind industry. LiftWerx is the only company worldwide that offers training and certification on every brand of up-tower cranes.

Opportunity

LiftWerx is a growing company with fantastic opportunities for people who want to make a difference. We have a team-centric culture aimed at Raising the Bar!

Careers

At LiftWerx, our people are, by far, our most valuable assets. As a fairly young company, we are always looking for opportunities to find customer-focused, talented, and ambitious professionals who can contribute to the growth, optimization, and improvement of our business.

If you are interested in joining a team of motivated professionals in the transportation and lifting industry, and feel that you have the skills, ambition, and qualifications to join our growing team, please apply with your resume and cover letter to our current job opportunities below.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, medical condition, or other protected reason during the application or interview process, please reach out to our email below.

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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada HR COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST – Canada

Location

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Posted Date

September 17, 2026

Job Type

Full-Time, Contract

Job Segment

Wind Energy

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, mainly using crane-less technology. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines. The majority of lifting services are performed using up-tower crane technology, which avoids the high cost and disruption of utilizing large conventional cranes on the ground.

We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.

JOB TITLE:

HR Compliance Specialist (15 month contract)

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The HR Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing the organization’s prevailing wage compliance program across all applicable projects. This role ensures accurate reporting, certified payroll compliance, apprenticeship tracking, audit readiness, and adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations. The position works closely with Payroll, Operations, Finance, and Project Management to mitigate compliance risk and maintain the company’s eligibility for government-funded and incentive-based projects.

LOCATION:

This is an on-site position, based out of our Cambridge, ON office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prevailing Wage Compliance

- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local prevailing wage regulations.
- Review contract requirements and identify prevailing wage obligations prior to project start-up.
- Maintain current wage determinations and labor classifications for all covered projects.
- Monitor compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, IRA Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship provisions, and other applicable regulations.
- Serve as the primary internal resource for prevailing wage questions and escalation matters.

Certified Payroll Reporting

- Prepare, review, and submit weekly certified payroll reports.
- Verify employee classifications, wage rates, fringe benefits, and overtime calculations.
- Ensure payroll records meet all regulatory and contract requirements.
- Coordinate corrections and adjustments when discrepancies are identified.

Apprenticeship & Workforce Tracking

- Track apprenticeship participation and hours requirements.
- Coordinate with approved apprenticeship programs and training providers.
- Monitor apprentice-to-journeyperson ratios.
- Prepare workforce utilization reports as required by project owners or regulatory agencies.
- Maintain apprentice registration and supporting compliance documentation.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Partner with Payroll to ensure proper wage calculations and reporting.
- Work with Project Managers and Operations teams to establish labor compliance requirements during project mobilization.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Education

- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources,



Business Administration, Accounting, Payroll Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.

Experience

- 1-3 years of experience in payroll compliance, labor compliance, certified payroll, HR compliance, or a related field.
- Experience with prevailing wage programs, Davis-Bacon, certified payroll reporting considered an asset
- Experience working within construction, industrial services, energy, utilities, or skilled trades environments is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skills

- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS systems.
- Detail-oriented with strong auditing and investigative skills.
- Ability to interpret legislation and contractual requirements.
- Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
- Robust written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and strict reporting deadlines.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

- Competitive salary and vacation
- Medical, dental and paramedical benefits from day one
- Additional $500 health spending account
- Short-term disability
- Five paid sick days
- Employee & family assistance program
- RRSP matching program
- Annual bonus, long-term incentive programs and long-term bonuses
- Company branded clothing allowance

Salary: $62,700 – $74,900 CAD Use of AI: Please note that AI is not used for screening, assessing or selecting candidates.

Vacancy Status: The job advertised above is an existing vacancy. There is currently 1 vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and you could be the next addition to our growing team!

About LiftWerx

LiftWerx is an industry leading wind energy contractor specialized in major component replacement using up-tower cranes.

OUR COMPANY

ESTABLISHED

LiftWerx was founded in 2016.

GROWING FAMILY

Our business is comprised of more than 200 high-performance teammates with a great company culture.

TECHNOLOGY

LiftWerx engineers, builds and operates the wind energy industry’s most advanced up-tower cranes.

OUR SERVICES

LiftWerx exchanges wind turbine main bearings, gearboxes, blades, and generators. We offer services on GE, Siemens, Vestas, Senvion and other platforms.

OUR ADVANTAGE

OUR TEAM

Our major correctives teams are the core of our business and seasoned with expertise.

OUR CRANES

LiftWerx's up-tower cranes are the safest and swiftest way to repair wind turbines.

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