Position Summary

Reporting to the VP – Office Operations, the HR Manager will lead APEX's day-to-day HR function and provide practical support to employees and managers across the organization.

This is a hands-on manager role for someone who is organized, proactive and comfortable taking ownership. The successful candidate will lead APEX's core people programs, provide direction to the HR Administrator, and work closely with management on recruitment, employee relations, performance, compensation and workforce needs.

APEX operates in a fast-moving, project-based environment, so this role requires someone who can anticipate priorities, establish effective processes, build trust across the organization and keep HR initiatives moving with consistent follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support

- Lead recruitment and workforce planning in partnership with operational and technical managers.
- Manage recruitment from staffing need through candidate selection and offer, including APEX's seasonal and project-driven hiring requirements.
- Maintain visibility over current and upcoming staffing needs and develop practical approaches to attract and retain talent.

Employee Experience, Performance, Development & HR Programs

- Own and continuously improve APEX's onboarding and overall employee experience.
- Provide practical HR guidance to employees and managers
- Manage employee relations, workplace concerns and performance matters.
- Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives and identify emerging workforce risks or trends.
- Own APEX's performance review, compensation review and employee development processes.
- Support managers with performance management, coaching and career development.
- Coordinate leadership development, and training initiatives.

HR Operations & Leadership

- Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the HR Administrator.
- Ensure effective delivery of core HR administration, benefits, leave, employee records and HR systems, including BambooHR.
- Develop and improve HR policies, processes and reporting to support a growing, project-based organization.
- Ensure HR practices are consistent,



practical and compliant with applicable employment legislation.

Partnership with Management

- Work closely with the VP – Office Operations and management team on workforce planning, organizational needs and people-related decisions.
- Provide clear, well-reasoned HR recommendations supported by relevant information and consideration of business impacts.
- Support organizational change and broader initiatives associated with APEX's continued growth.

What We’re Looking For Required

- Progressive HR experience, with experience independently managing core HR functions.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management and HR program delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to organize competing priorities, build effective processes and follow initiatives through to completion.
- Experience working with remote staff and teams.
- Experience supervising or directing HR or administrative staff.
- Experience with HR systems; BambooHR experience is considered an asset.

Preferred / Assets

- Experience in consulting, professional services, engineering, mining, exploration or another project-based environment is considered an asset.
- CPHR designation, or progress toward designation, is considered an asset.
- Experience hiring employees or subcontractors in the United States and/or working with Employer of Record providers is considered an asset.
- Bilingual capability (English/ French) is an asset but not required.

Working Conditions & Benefits

- Work location: Edmonton, Alberta.
- Standard Monday–Friday schedule; occasional flexibility required.
- Competitive annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Wellness Spending Account (WSA)




- Group benefits program.
- Professional development support, including funding for certification maintenance and continuing education relevant to the role.

Why Join APEX

This role provides the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on how APEX continues to grow and develop. You will have significant ownership of the HR function, with the opportunity to strengthen existing practices, develop recent initiatives and help shape the employee experience across the organization.You'll work closely with senior leadership while supporting geoscientists, technical professionals, field personnel and corporate staff working on mineral exploration and mining projects across Canada and internationally.

About APEX Geoscience Ltd.

APEX Geoscience Ltd. is an independent geological consulting firm providing professional geoscience services to the mineral exploration and mining industry. Founded in 1993, APEX works with clients across Canada and internationally, supporting exploration programs from early-stage fieldwork through advanced technical studies and resource development.

Our business is built around our people. With a growing workforce supporting field, office and technical programs across multiple jurisdictions, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to strengthen our HR function and support the continued growth of APEX.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and a brief cover letter (maximum one page) outlining their relevant experience and their approach to HR management.

APEX is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience with BambooHR?
- Do you have experience working with remote teams?
- Do you have experience with high volume seasonal hiring?
- Do you have experience implementing leadership training programs?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- HR: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 HR Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 APEX Geoscience
📍 Edmonton