Human Resources Generalist
About the job
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related experience.
- Previous work experience in Human Resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with required Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience in ADP Workforce Now is considered an asset.
- Ability to develop trusting relationships with employees and management.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Manage human resources functions across AGAT Laboratories' operations and ensure compliance with provincial, territorial, and federal employment laws, regulations, and legislation.
- Provide human resources support in recruitment, training, policy, and analytics.
- Build and develop relationships with the management team by providing consultative guidance and advice on policies and procedures, supporting performance management, investigating issues, and resolving employee relations matters.
- Provide timely and accurate service to employees by advising them on policies, benefits, RRSP, and other employee programs.
- Liaise with payroll and support operations in disability management, return-to-work, and accommodation processes.
- Perform required human resources administrative tasks.
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
About the company
AGAT Laboratories provides analytical testing services for environmental, industrial, and energy projects across a network of 40+ coast-to-coast laboratories. It helps clients by performing precise laboratory analyses using modern instruments and developing technologies, then delivering clear results through a dedicated project manager and expert scientific staff. The labs combine chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering, and specialty analyses to support decision-making throughout a project’s life cycle. What sets AGAT apart is its nationwide reach and collaborative, service-oriented approach—“Service Beyond Analysis”—which partners with clients to understand needs and solve challenges rather than just run tests. The company’s goal is to generate accurate data that clients can trust to guide their choices, and to grow by welcoming new labs, clients, and scientific developments, sample by sample.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 26, 2026 report redesign improves client usability and repeatable workflow stickiness.
- AGAT launched enhanced ECOC in May 2026, lowering friction for environmental sample submissions.
- September 2026 leadership hires in growth, HR, and safety signal active expansion across divisions.
What critics are saying
- Eurofins and Pace keep larger PFAS capacity, pressuring pricing and turnaround in 2026.
- Arizona certification creates compliance exposure; any PFAS quality failure would damage the Tempe growth engine.
- No public layoffs or funding transparency means internal stress could surface fast during contract losses.
What makes AGAT Laboratories unique
- Tempe became Arizona's only local PFAS lab for EPA 533, 537.1, and 1633 in June 2026.
- October 5, 2026 Carbon Management Hub targets Alberta CCS and CCUS project planning.
- AGAT spans Canada, Arizona, and Newfoundland after Avalon acquisition closed December 31, 2024.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave