HR Business Partner - Construction and Design

Northland Properties; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Coverage

Annual bonus opportunities

RRSP eligibility

Employee discounts

Dining discount

Lift ticket discounts

Job summary

Northland Properties is seeking an HR Business Partner to support its Construction & Design Division across multiple project sites in Canada. Reporting to the VP, this role provides strategic HR leadership and hands-on support in employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, HRIS administration (Dayforce), and immigration programs.

You will partner with leaders to implement people strategies, conduct workplace investigations, deliver training, and support recruitment, onboarding,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a BP or senior HR Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards and human rights legislation.
• Experience supporting construction, engineering, industrial, or project-based operations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and providing recommendations on employee relations concerns.
• Experience supporting immigration programs including LMIA and work permits.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance and structure for employee relations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support resolution of employee concerns.
• Deliver training and coaching on workplace policies, harassment prevention, performance management, and HR fundamentals.
• Support full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding.
• Administer Dayforce HRIS including data management, reporting, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Generate workforce metrics and reports to support strategic decisions.
• Support immigration processes including LMIA applications and work permits.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, human rights obligations, policies, and collective agreements where applicable.
• Partner with Payroll and Operations to deliver HR solutions across project sites.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

HR policy

HRIS administration

Leadership coaching

Workplace investigations

Immigration programs

Data analytics

Education

CPHR designation (or working toward)

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

Job description

Northland Properties Corporation is seeking an HR Business Partner to support its Construction & Design Division.

Reporting to the Vice President, Construction & Design, the HR Business Partner serves as a partner to leaders across multiple construction projects and corporate teams. This role provides both leadership and hands-on HR support in employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, HRIS administration, immigration programs, and leadership development.

What You'll Do

• Partner with leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance and hold structure for employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, employee accommodations, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support the resolution of employee concerns.
• Deliver training and coaching to employees and leaders on workplace policies, respectful workplace practices, bullying and harassment prevention, performance management, and HR fundamentals.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, career development, and offboarding.
• Administer and support Dayforce HRIS, including employee data management, reporting, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Generate and analyze workforce metrics and reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Support immigration processes, including LMIA applications, work permits, employer compliance requirements, and foreign worker programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, human rights obligations, company policies, and collective agreements where applicable.
• Partner with Payroll, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions across multiple project sites.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards, human rights legislation, workplace investigations, and employee relations best practices.
• Experience supporting construction, engineering, industrial, or project-based operations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and providing recommendations to resolve employee relations concerns.
• Experience supporting a workforce that includes skilled trades, field employees, project teams, and salaried professionals.
• Experience supporting Canadian immigration programs, including LMIA and LMIA-exempt applications, work permits, employer compliance requirements, and foreign worker programs
• HRIS experience, including employee lifecycle management, reporting and analytics, troubleshooting, system administration, data integrity, and user support. Dayforce experience an asset.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to build credibility and influence throughout an organization.
• CPHR designation (or working toward designation) an asset.
• US experience an asset.

Ideal Candidate

You are a proactive and relationship-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment. You bring expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, HRIS administration, leadership coaching, training facilitation, and immigration programs. You are comfortable working independently, influencing leaders at all levels, and balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational support.

Working with Northland means more than just a job, it's an opportunity to grow your career while enjoying a wide range of benefits and perks:

• Extended Health Coverage, including vision, dental, and group life insurance
• Annual bonus opportunities, based on individual and company performance
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) eligibility after 6 months of employment
• Employee discounts across all Northland-owned hotels and resorts
• 25% dining discount at selected restaurants for up to six people
• 50% off lift tickets at Grouse Mountain and Revelstoke Mountain Resort for up to four people
• The chance to contribute to a unique, team-focused construction model
• Be a valued member of a high-performing team within an organization that offers unmatched career growth
• Join a collaborative, friendly work environment with a fun and inclusive culture

Salary Range

CAD $70,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience