Human Resources Business Partner - Base Plant

  • Suncor
  • Fort Mcmurray, Alberta
  • Full Time

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Join our team as a collaborative and detail-oriented HR Business Partner, supporting Suncors operations and business leaders at our Base Plant site. In this role, youll play a key part in shaping a positive and high-performing work environmentproviding trusted HR guidance, partnering closely with leaders, and driving alignment with our people practices and priorities. Your ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes will help enhance both employee experience and business success.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

  • Strong compensation : we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

  • Generous time-off : enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

  • Talent development programs : Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways were dedicated to your development

  • Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

  • University degree or diploma with 5+ years of HR Generalist experience (CPHR preferred)

  • Proven ability to deliver core HR services and lead key cycles, including compensation, succession, and workforce planning

  • Experience in a unionized environment managing complex HR matters, including grievances, investigations, and employment/legal matters and concerns

  • Strong internal consulting, interpersonal, and adaptability skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly, work independently, and influence outcomes

  • Identifies service improvement opportunities and recommends enhancements to HR strategy and practices while supporting execution

  • Oversees resolution of complex or sensitive employee issues, applying strong listening, conflict resolution, and mediation skills

Dont have all the qualifications listed? Thats ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide core HR support across retention, engagement, performance management, succession planning, and policy guidance while leveraging strong stakeholder relationships to deliver effective solutions

  • Act as a trusted advisor, building collaborative partnerships with HR and business leaders to deliver on complex assignments and align HR services to business needs

  • Manage and enhance HR programs and operations by identifying improvement opportunities, streamlining processes, and developing solutions in areas such as leadership, performance, and career development

  • Lead and contribute to HR projects and cross-functional initiatives, applying industry insights to drive continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness

  • Assess and manage risk, providing informed recommendations that balance business needs and HR best practices

  • Support organizational design and effectiveness while independently planning, organizing, and delivering on complex work

Location and other Key Details:

  • You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta

  • If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory; relocation support will be provided

  • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

  • Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

  • To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

Job ID: 523322550
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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