People (Human Resources) Business Partner
GHD
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Job summary
GHD is seeking a strategic People Business Partner to join the Canada Central People Team. This role partners with Ontario leaders to shape workforce strategy, drive employee engagement, and improve business performance through people initiatives. The position is based in the GTA with travel within the region.
The role emphasizes collaboration with Centres of Excellence, leadership development, and a strong focus on Canadian employment practices. A hybrid work model is offered.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five years of related experience.
- CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent designation preferred.
- Experience in a complex, matrixed, or professional services organization is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and employee relations practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and implementing people initiatives.
- Exceptional consulting, influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and translate insights into practical business solutions.
Responsibilities
- Build partnerships with business leaders to understand priorities and workforce challenges.
- Develop and implement people strategies that support growth and operational objectives.
- Provide data-informed insights on workforce planning, retention, engagement, and talent development.
- Coach leaders on performance management, talent assessment, and career planning.
- Support leadership capability building through coaching and development initiatives.
- Lead or support regional and national People initiatives and projects.
- Deliver annual People processes, including performance reviews and remuneration reviews.
Skills
Education
Job description
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day!
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to motivate change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all.
We are a leading multidisciplinary professional services and consulting engineering firm operating across Canada and internationally. Our teams deliver complex infrastructure, transportation, energy, environmental, and building projects through a wide range of delivery models. We are committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do.
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day!
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to motivate change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all.
We are a leading multidisciplinary professional services and consulting engineering firm operating across Canada and internationally. Our teams deliver complex infrastructure, transportation, energy, environmental, and building projects through a wide range of delivery models. We are committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do.
As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and people-focused People Business Partner to join our Canada Central People Team. This role offers the opportunity to partner with leaders across Ontario, helping shape workforce strategies, strengthen leadership capability, foster employee engagement, and drive business performance through people.
If you thrive in a fast-paced professional services environment and enjoy balancing strategic consulting with hands‑on HR support, we'd love to hear from you.
This position will be based in one of our GTA offices, ideally in our Toronto office, or the Ottawa office, with travel within the region as required.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
In an ever‑changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.
We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. See what the power of commitment can do for you!
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in the following:
Reporting to the Central Canada Regional People Leader, the People Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to Business Group Leaders, Operations Managers, Team Leaders, and employees. You will partner closely with leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support business priorities while creating an engaging and high‑performing employee experience.
Working collaboratively with GHD's Centres of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR Systems, you will deliver integrated people solutions that support organizational success.
- Build strong partnerships with business leaders to understand business priorities and workforce challenges.
- Develop and implement people strategies that support business growth and operational objectives.
- Provide data‑informed insights and recommendations related to workforce planning, retention, engagement, and talent development.
- Support organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, accountability, and high performance.
- Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, talent assessment, and career planning.
- Support leadership capability building through feedback, coaching, and development initiatives.
- Partner with Talent Management colleagues to identify and develop key talent across the region.
- Facilitate and support employee engagement and development programs.
- Provide advice and guidance on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and workplace concerns.
- Support leaders through change initiatives while ensuring alignment with employment legislation and company policy.
- Mitigate organizational risk through proactive issue management and sound HR practices.
- Act as a trusted first point of contact for employees and leaders on a broad range of people‑related matters.
- Lead or support regional and national People initiatives and projects.
- Partner with stakeholders to deliver annual People processes, including performance reviews, remuneration reviews, workforce planning, and talent reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance People programs, processes, and employee experiences.
- Collaborate across the Americas People Team to share best practices and contribute to broader strategic initiatives.
You are a strategic thinker who enjoys partnering with leaders to solve complex business and people challenges. You combine sound HR knowledge with strong business acumen and a passion for helping people succeed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline. Previous experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of five years of related experience required.
- CHRP, CHRL, or an equivalent professional designation is preferred.
- Experience supporting leaders within a complex, matrixed, or professional services organization is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and employee relations practices required.
- Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and implementing people initiatives.
- Exceptional consulting, influencing, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and translate insights into practical business solutions.
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,500. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
This position is for an existing vacancy.
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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