Generalist, People & Culture - Canem Systems

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canem Systems seeks a Generalist in People & Culture to support compensation, employee relations, policy interpretation, and workforce initiatives from our Mississauga office, with travel to remote sites as needed.

You will advise leaders on compensation-related decisions, partner with operations for staffing and engagement, and help align P&C programs with business goals while ensuring legal compliance across Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR guidance to leaders on compensation, job evaluations, and promotions.
• Knowledge of provincial employment legislation and regulations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leaders on compensation-related matters, salary recommendations, job evaluations, in-range adjustments, and promotions.
• Partner with operations leaders on staffing and employee relations initiatives.
• Coordinate with Manager, People & Culture to ensure strategic alignment across P&C activities.
• Build rapport with employees to promote trust and open communication and provide coaching to leaders.
• Monitor employee engagement and pulse to support a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Employee relations

Compensation guidance

Policy interpretation

Job description

We Are Canem Systems Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications. With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors.

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture (Industrial Construction), the Generalist, People & Culture - Canem Systems is responsible for providing professional human resource guidance and support and will facilitate people solutions to achieve business objectives. This position is primarily based in our Mississauga, ON Canem office but requires travel to remote construction sites.

People Relations Consult with leaders regarding compensation-related matters, including salary recommendations, job evaluations, in-range salary adjustments, and/or promotions. Engage with operations leaders on a regular basis in a proactive and collaborative approach regarding People & Culture initiatives, staffing, and employee relations. Work with the Manager, People & Culture (Industrial/MRO) to ensure strategic alignment across all areas within the human resources function. Provide support to operational leadership teams to ensure they have the resources and advice necessary to make informed decisions. Develop a rapport with employees to promote trust and open communication, providing ongoing coaching to leaders in support of human resources processes and programs. A true hands‑on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.

Maintain current knowledge of provincial (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan) employment legislation and regulations to ensure the company remains committed to fair employment practices, in addition to determining how pending legislation can impact the human resources field and the employment landscape. Communicate and ensure understanding of applicable legislation, regulations, and organizational policies of managers and employees as needed. Participate in resolving issues related to employee relations.

People & Culture Program & Policy Support

Provide guidance and support on employee matters including, but not limited to, policy interpretation, respectful workplace concerns, and conflict in the workplace. Work with Manager, People & Culture when needed, to support the resolution of challenging complaints. Understand the site level environment and ensure alignment with the business needs. Align and collaborate within the Divisional P&C operational groups regarding P&C strategy, planning, and initiatives.

The People Behind our Work

At Canem, we prioritize a high commitment to the employee experience, fostering a professional and engaged workforce. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility. Our people are what matter most; without them, our business would not exist.

Safety, To Us It’s Personal

We put safety first. Our holistic health and safety culture is rooted in our commitment to work in a spirit of collaboration with all employees, trade partners, clients, and suppliers to foster the healthy and safe work environment that every worker deserves. Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day. Canem has been energizing Canada for over 60 years’ with cutting edge systems, practices and collaborative project management. With locations in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Winnipeg and Mississauga, we are looking to continue to grow our team. See how you can begin your career with us!