Manager, Human Resources

Aecon Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian infrastructure firm in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Human Resources to oversee HR functions including employee relations and performance management. The ideal candidate has experience as an HR Business Partner and a strong educational background in HR management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 90,000-110,000 and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development programs

Inclusive work environment

Support for mental and physical well-being

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in an HR Business Partner function preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high resiliency.
• Versatility in HR portfolio is required; full scope employee life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions including employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition.
• Provide strategic support for recruitment, ensuring proper staffing levels.
• Facilitate training needs assessment and succession management initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Employee relations management

HRIS knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Post secondary education in Human Resources Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

• 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.

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!

What Is The Opportunity

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

As the Human Resources Manager, you oversee and support all HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, 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

• Effective situation / conflict management, working closely with managers to ensure employee relations issues are handled professionally and timely
• Identify potential employee relations issues, resolving as appropriate and elevating to legal and parent company’s HR leads as needed
• Proactive outreach HR communications (supporting town halls, leadership / operational team meetings, etc.)
• Case management and investigations
• Coaching managers and employees as required, applying progressive discipline principles as appropriate
• JV Policy creation, interpretation and application
• Work closely with applicable home company HR teams to facilitate promotions, demotions, transfers, relocations, retirements, and terminations in a professional manner. Ensuring balance between project and employee needs

Recruitment

• Advise parent companies on role requirements, development of role profiles, and job analysis
• Provide headcount projection and strategic workforce planning support
• Collaborate with hiring managers to schedule and participate in interviews as needed
• Interview alongside hiring managers, performing thorough candidate assessments

Compensation & Benefits

• Work with the Home Company Human Resources team on any disability case management

Talent Management

• Support managers with performance management and objective setting during the regular cycle as well as when required. Effectively creating clear connections to Project plans
• Facilitate Talent Reviews for the project teams and ensure appropriate follow-up on actions
• Ensure training needs for the business are evaluated and appropriate training selected, reinforced and tracked
• Support succession management initiatives and ensure appropriate succession plans are in place for the project

HR Team Management

• Work closely with the home company Human Resources teams to keep them continually up to date on all project Human Resources issues

What You Bring To The Team

• Post secondary education in Human Resources Management
• Substantial experience in an HR Business Partner function with preference for people leadership experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative environment / structure with high resiliency
• Superior problem-solving skills, ability to manage complex scenarios
• Versatility in HR portfolio is required; full scope employee life cycle.
• Tactful and effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact with all levels within the organization and influence as required
• Ability to build a consensus among peers to support human resources strategies
• Strong Microsoft Office and HRIS knowledge
• Accurate and detail oriented
• Excellent organizational & interpersonal skills

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Construction

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