Who we are
We are strong, nimble, and growing! EB Horsman & Son is proud to be a fifth generation family owned, successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying out our mission statement of helping our communities thrive since 1900s. At E.B. Horsman & Son, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. If you’re qualified, we’d like to hear from you.
What we offer
Birthday off
Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits
Annual profit-sharing
Access to EBH University for personal & professional growth
Why this role matters
As part of a small, collaborative HR team, the HR Advisor plays a key role in delivering hands-on, practical, credible HR support for both day-to-day people matters and broader HR initiatives that enable the business to perform at its best, while ensuring alignment with our culture, core values, and business priorities.
Reporting to the HR Manager, this role balances employee relations, HR program delivery, and data-informed insights, while contributing to continuous improvement across HR practices. Working closely with leaders and employees, this role helps translate people strategies into consistent, effective practices in a fast-paced environment.
This role is well-suited to an experienced HR professional who brings sound judgment and a pragmatic approach to partnering with the business to influence outcomes through practical HR advice.
Position type/schedule
Temporary, 18-month contract based at our Head Office located in the Campbell Heights Business District (19295 25 Ave, Surrey, BC). Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Primarily in-office for the first three months to support onboarding and training, followed by a hybrid work arrangement.
What to expect in the role
Partner with leaders to address employee relations, performance, and workplace issues, providing balanced advice that considers business impact, risk, and employee experience
Apply employment standards, human rights, and health & safety legislation with sound judgment, supporting consistent and defensible decision-making
Contribute to the design and delivery of HR initiatives across onboarding, talent development, engagement, and organizational change
Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide insights that inform workforce planning and retention strategies
Provide guidance on compensation, benefits, wellness, disability management, and return-to-work programs, ensuring alignment with company policy and legislation
Collaborate with internal teams and committees (e.g., DEI, Health & Safety, Business Continuity) to support a positive employee engagement and inclusive workplace culture
Ideal candidate profile
Experience in a similar industry, eg. Industrial manufacturing, construction, or wholesale environments, is an asset
Experience leveraging HR systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Applicant Tracking Systems, Learning Management Systems and strong Excel skills for data analysis, data interpretation, reporting, and dashboard creation
Comfortable using HR technology and AI tools, with an understanding of data governance, privacy, and ethical considerations
Our Core Values: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future
Teamwork l Integrity l Continuous Improvement l Resilience l Empowered
Compensation is determined by the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, role complexity, internal equity, and other relevant factors. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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