Manager, Human Resources

at  Aecon Group

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER AT AECON!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The HR Manager, will be entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and supporting all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training and development and compensation benefits for the Project. In this role you will work closely with the Project/Partner teams to ensure HR strategies/initiatives support business objectives and enhance overall employee experience and engagement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO HERE:

• Support the Project bid team for all HR related requests (e.g. providing labour rates, developing workforce plans, etc.)
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholder within the Project, partner and client groups, so as to be able to identify and respond to current and future people related requirements
• Lead/support workforce planning ramp up activities including developing/collaborating on HR transition plan for existing staff, project mobilization / demobilization plans
• Partner with Aecon’s Immigration and Mobility/and or local immigration agencies to facilitate workforce transitions
• Assist project leaders with resource planning needs and determining the need and/or opportunity for internal talent mobility vs external talent sourcing
• Partner with Aecon’s Talent Acquisition team and local staffing agencies to support current and future talent needs for the Project
• Lead/support the rollout of learning programs/or approaches to meet project talent development needs
• Maintain a pulse on workforce issues or developments and provide pragmatic and timely solutions to address issues that impact the attainment of business objectives
• In partnership with the EDI team, support community benefits programs to improve social and community benefit impacts of the Project
• Build strong relationships with HR counterparts at our partner companies to ensure ongoing collaboration and effective support of the Project workforce
• Actively engage with seconded employees on the Project to ensure engagement and retention
• Partner with the Compensation and Benefits team to develop compensation and benefits offerings specific to the geographic region of the Project
• Complete compensation analysis for workforce transitions and present recommendations to business leaders
• Facilitate discussions with transitioning staff to new compensation and benefits packages