Freeman Lumber
Description
Overview
Freeman Lumber, one of North America’s oldest family-run sawmills, is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator to support our people operations. This role reports to the HR Lead and works closely with supervisors, the safety team, and employees across the mill.
This is an on-site role in a non-union environment, supporting approximately 200 employees across all levels of the mill, from labourers and production workers to trades, supervisors, and management.
The Human Resources Coordinator plays a key role in recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, and employee support, helping to ensure HR processes are timely, consistent, and aligned with operational and safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, including posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and supporting hiring documentation
• Support processes related to temporary foreign workers, including documentation and coordination under the direction of the HR Lead
• Provide day-to-day HR coordination and administrative support related to employee relations, leave administration, and benefits
• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel files
• Be visible and approachable, responding to employee questions and escalating concerns as appropriate
• Support supervisors and managers with onboarding, documentation, and routine HR processes
• Assist with investigations, fact-finding, and documentation under the direction of the HR Lead
• Coordinate training and development activities, including scheduling and tracking completion
• Work closely with the Safety Team to ensure required safety training is coordinated and documented
• Support the development, communication, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
• Assist with workforce reporting and HR data tracking
• Support community engagement activities related to recruitment and workforce needs
Qualifications:
• Diploma or degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in an HR coordination, generalist, or administrative HR role
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or safety-sensitive environments is an asset
• Knowledge of Nova Scotia labour standards and basic HR best practices
• Familiarity with recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Comfortable working both in an office environment and on the shop floor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $60,000 annually (commensurate with experience) – 45 hours per week
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Extended health, dental, and vision care
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Group RRSP match, life and accident insurance
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Paid vacation plus 11 paid holidays
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On‑the‑job training and professional development opportunities
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Relocation assistance available; temporary housing provided near the mill if required
Join Us
This is more than an HR role — it’s an opportunity to make a direct impact on the people who power one of Nova Scotia’s most respected family businesses. If you’re someone who values collaboration, accessibility, and practical problem‑solving, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of Freeman Lumber.
We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
