Construction HR Business Partner — Labour Relations

Aecon Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a qualified Human Resources Business Partner to join our Scarborough project team. This role is embedded with construction operations and provides hands‑on HR and labour relations support across active project sites.

The successful candidate partners with site leaders and union representatives, focusing on workforce mobilisation, onboarding, and performance matters, while guiding managers on policies and development plans. Travel to multiple sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR Management, IR, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of five years of progressive HR or Labour Relations experience.
• Experience interfacing with LiUNA Local 183 and IUOE Local 793 is required.
• Practical experience interpreting construction collective agreements and managing grievances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular presence at active construction sites and understand schedules and workforce needs.
• Partner with construction leadership on onboarding, transfers, and performance matters.
• Coach managers on HR and labour relations requirements.
• Identify workforce issues early and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage grievances and coordinate with union representatives.
• Support investigations and progressive discipline with unionised employees.
• Advise managers on company policies, performance management and development plans.
• Travel between construction sites and support off-shift work when required.

Skills

Human Resources

Labour Relations

Employee relations

Investigation

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Post-secondary education in HR Management/IR/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a qualified Human Resources Business Partner to join our Scarborough project team. This role is embedded with construction operations and provides hands‑on HR and labour relations support across active project sites.

The successful candidate partners with site leaders and union representatives, focusing on workforce mobilisation, onboarding, and performance matters, while guiding managers on policies and development plans. Travel to multiple sites may be required.