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OSCO

Makes steel and concrete for construction projects

Human Resources Coordinator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Bedford, NS, Canada
In PersonOn-site HR support is required at the Bedford location.
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination

About the job

Requirements
  • Post-secondary education within human resources, business administration, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 software, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Experience using human resources information systems, including Homebase, Oracle, and applicant tracking systems; Oracle Recruiting Cloud experience is considered an asset.
  • Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
  • Ability to leverage technology to drive process improvement.
  • Previous experience in human resources, administration, or a customer-service-focused environment.
  • Ability to work independently as the on-site HR representative while receiving direction and support from a remote HR Business Partner.
  • Strong judgment and discretion, with the ability to identify when matters should be escalated.
  • Ability to build trust across a diverse workforce.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and data integrity.
  • Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary on-site HR point of contact for employees and supervisors at the Strescon Bedford location, escalating matters to the HR Business Partner as appropriate.
  • Provide day-to-day HR support in a mixed salaried and unionized environment, including employee inquiries, attendance follow-up, onboarding support, and documentation.
  • Assist with hourly recruitment activities, including posting positions, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and supporting the hiring and onboarding of qualified candidates.
  • Support communication between the HR Business Partner, local leadership, supervisors, and employees to ensure timely follow-up on HR matters.
  • Provide practical support to employees hired through immigration or newcomer recruitment programs, including onboarding coordination, documentation support, check-ins, and connection to internal or external resources.
  • Coordinate new-hire integration at the Bedford site, including pre-start communication, orientation logistics, first-day readiness, and follow-up during the first 30, 60, and 90 days.
  • Maintain regular communication with the HR Business Partner regarding site trends, employee concerns, attendance issues, onboarding gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Administer Human Capital Management processes in Homebase, including uploads, data entry, adoption metrics, and tickets.
  • Create weekly dashboard reports and circulate them to HR and operations.
  • Perform additional duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Oracle Recruiting Cloud experience.

About the company

OSCO Construction Group makes steel and concrete components for building and infrastructure projects across Canada and the eastern United States. Its operating companies cover structural steel, reinforcing steel, precast concrete and ready-mix concrete, alongside aggregates and construction services. Customers buy materials and fabricated components or contract with group businesses for installation, general contracting, construction management and electrical work. Strescon and PreCon make precast products that arrive at job sites ready for assembly, from wall panels to bridge components. Founded in 1955, the privately held group is headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Saint John, Canada

Founded

1955

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What believers are saying

  • Trades have training routes: OSCO's careers program includes apprenticeships and employee training.
  • Mining contracts support production: Ocean Steel began delivering about 1,150 tons for Eskay Creek in March 2026.
  • Counselling has defined allowances: OSCO's April 2026 assistance program includes five annual hours each for individuals and couples.

What critics are saying

  • Fieldwork has physical demands: Strescon's Halifax technician role requires heights, outdoor work, travel and overtime.
  • Delivery depends on other trades: Ocean Steel's mining work requires coordination with mechanical and electrical contractors.
  • Drivers face recorded oversight: Greenwood Ready Mix's entire heavy and light vehicle fleet uses dash cameras.

What makes OSCO unique

  • Floor systems combine sister companies: Ocean Steel, Strescon and PreCon jointly supply and install GIRDER-SLAB steel-concrete floors.
  • Walls use carbon reinforcement: Strescon's CarbonCast panels join insulation and concrete through a carbon-fiber grid.
  • Water infrastructure adds a specialty: Strescon assembles large treatment tanks from prestressed panels tensioned together on site.

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