Workforce Coordinator

Rio Tinto • Kitimat, BC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This permanent, full-time role is based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors. We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the role We are looking for a Workforce Coordinator to provide operational workforce planning and day‑to‑day support to the your assigned operational department. In this role, you will optimise work assignments for temporary employees, plan workforce movements, and ensure coverage needs are consistently met. This role is a great opportunity for an analytical and detail‑oriented individual to directly contribute to the operational efficiency of the Business Services Department and support the overall productivity and success of the team. Located on British Columbia, Canada's northwest coast, Kitimat is a welcoming, family‑friendly community set between the mountains and the sea. Known for its strong local economy, modern amenities, short commutes, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, it’s an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A related post‑secondary qualification or a high school diploma combined with relevant workforce coordination or operational experience
• Strong computer skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Clear communication skills and strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a heavy industrial environment and/or coordinating unionised employees is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Working safely and in line with Rio Tinto Standards
• Forecasting workforce needs and determining appropriate staffing levels to meet operational demand while optimising the budget
• Developing and implementing strategies to meet departmental workforce requirements
• Managing the department’s Temporary Employee volumes in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement
• Contributing to workforce‑related projects, including changes to workforce plan, training needs, and shift structures
• Supporting operator and maintainer transfers by coordinating processes and providing timely, accurate information
• Preparing and maintaining monthly workforce reports for senior leaders, including absenteeism, overtime, and time‑off data

Benefits

• Outstanding personal development
• Allowances
• Bonus
• Equity
• Health or retirement benefits
• Any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees