HR & Safety Coordinator at THERMO KING WESTERN INC. – Edmonton, Alberta

Introduction

At Thermo King Western Inc., our mission is clear:

To serve and exceed the expectations of our customers through the strength of our people, our service, and our products — and through the passionate pursuit of excellence.

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-driven HR & Safety Coordinator who thrives on building structure, driving consistency, and keeping organizations compliant, organized, and audit-ready.

This is not a high-level strategy-only role. This is an execution-focused position for someone who takes ownership, builds strong systems, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. If you love creating clarity, improving processes, and supporting leaders with practical HR guidance — you will thrive here.

Who You Are

You are organized, practical, and confident guiding managers through HR processes. You understand that strong documentation protects the company and supports employees. You’re comfortable balancing structure with approachability.

You likely bring:

What You’ll Do

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook
• Ensure employee files are complete, compliant, and audit-ready
• Administer structured onboarding and offboarding processes
• Coordinate and document performance review cycles
• Support progressive discipline processes with leadership
• Track compliance with Alberta Employment Standards (leaves, vacation, overtime, etc.)

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and administrative roles
• Post roles, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews
• Conduct reference checks and help prepare offer documentation
• Oversee 90-day onboarding checklists and milestone follow-ups

Employee Relations Support

• Serve as first point of contact for HR-related inquiries
• Support workplace investigations through documentation and coordination
• Promote consistent application of company policies
• Escalate complex matters to the Executive team when required

Compensation & Benefits Administration

• Coordinate benefits enrollment and changes
• Liaise with benefits providers
• Maintain compensation records and assist with ongoing review administration
• Track market compensation data and provide input to leadership

Safety & Compliance

• Coordinate and administer the corporate safety program
• Maintain COR documentation and prepare for audits
• Schedule and track required safety training
• Assist with incident documentation and follow-up
• Ensure WCB reporting and regulatory compliance documentation is maintained

What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months

• A consistent, easy-to-follow recruitment process is developed, documented, and adopted across divisions
• Employee files are reviewed, organized, and aligned with compliance requirements
• Clear, practical onboarding and offboarding workflows are implemented and used consistently
• Safety documentation is organized and audit-ready, with confidence heading into reviews
• Managers are supported and coached to consistently follow documented performance management and discipline processes
• HR documentation and processes feel more structured, proactive, and less reactive than when you started

Why Work With Us

At Thermo King Western Inc., our culture is defined by our core values:

• Have Fun
• Say Yes
• Take Ownership
• Be Humble
• Growth Mindset
• Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)

We believe great companies are built by great people who care about doing things the right way. You won’t just maintain systems here — you’ll strengthen them. You won’t just support managers — you’ll elevate how we operate.

This is an opportunity to build structure, improve processes, and make a measurable impact across the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Competitive for someone with intermediate experience
• Performance-Based Bonus Potential
• RRSP Program with Company Matching (available after 3-month probation)
• 2 Weeks Vacation to Start

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Alberta Blue Cross)

• 80–100% coverage for prescriptions, extended health, and dental
• Vision coverage: $250 every 24 months (+ $250 for safety eyewear)
• Life, AD&D, and dependent life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• $500 annual coverage for each paramedical practitioner
• Emergency travel insurance & second opinion medical services
• Balance wellness program membership
• Health spending account credits

Ready to Take Ownership?

If you’re highly organized, and you thrive in hands-on operational roles, and you want to be part of structuring a dynamic organization — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team that believes in continuous improvement and the strength of its people.