Human Resources Business Partner

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.

We are looking for our next Bilingual HRBP to join one of our major civil projects in Montreal.

What You'll Do Here:
Recruitment

• Work with project to define (new) role requirements, advise on existing role requirements, develop role profiles as required, and conduct job analysis
• Provide headcount projection and strategic workforce planning support, when applicable
• In collaboration with JV's HR Partners, facilitate recruitment process and interview alongside hiring managers
• Coordinate reference checks for potential candidates

Employee Relations

• Effective situation/conflict management, working closely with managers to ensure employee relations issues are handled professionally and timely and to minimize risks to the project
• Proactive outreach on HR communications (ex. supporting town halls, leadership/operational team meetings, etc.) to improve the employer-employee relationship
• Conduct investigations and deal with grievances when appropriate
• Provide advice, council, support and coach managers and employees as required
• Coach managers and employees on performance management, including company performance reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDP)
• Provide guidance, direction and advice to the Management team and employees regarding employment related issues including, but not limited to, the interpretation of company policies & procedures, recruitment & selection strategy, performance management, demobilization, strategic planning, training & development and benefits administration
• Work closely with applicable JV's HR partners to facilitate promotions, demotions, transfers and demobilization in a professional manner. Ensuring balance between project and employee needs

Labor relations management

• Advise and support managers in the management of sound labor relations
• Ensure the smooth running of internal investigations into complaints, grievances, performance management, the disciplinary management process and/or violations of policies and procedures
• Advise managers on the application and interpretation of collective agreements, working conditions, labor standards and other legislation likely to improve the work climate
• Develop, implement, evaluate and revise HR Management plan and labor relations procedures and processes
• Ensure the correct interpretation and application of collective agreements
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with all project stakeholders, promoting collaboration and transparent communication

Talent Management

• Support managers and employees with performance management and objective setting throughout the year
• Provide advice, council and feedback on performance management strategy, ensuring project needs and individual objectives are linked
• Facilitate training or in-house learning sessions for managers and employees as required
• Ensure training needs for the project are evaluated and appropriate training selected and rolled out
• Support succession management initiatives

Governance

• Creation and enforcement of HR policies, ensuring they align with project goals and legal requirements
• Monitoring compliance with labor laws and internal policies, helping to mitigate risks and avoid legal issues
• Diversity and Inclusion: Advocating for diversity and inclusion, promoting culture of equity within the project.

HR Metrics & System Utilization

• Oversee audits to ensure the accuracy of employment information submitted to payroll for unionized workers and processed in the system
• Navigate through the HR System effectively to provide timely support to managers/employees
• Complete ad hoc reports as requested
• Training & Development
• Collect feedback on training needs and provide feedback to the JV's HR partners
• Support any training process to managers and employees for continuous development in collaboration with JV's HR partners.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary school education in Human Resources Management or Project Administration
• Experience in labor relations, collective agreement management in Quebec, and relations with unionized workers, an asset
• Working towards the CHRL designation, or completed CHRL designation is an asset
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a progressive Human Resources role
• Must be Bilingual (fluent in French and English) Oral and Written.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to solve problems moderately complex in nature and make routine recommendations
• Ability to work proactively and positively as part of a team acting with a sense of urgency
• Great customer service focus
• Solid working knowledge of the major elements of Human Resources and its systems and processes
• Ability to liaise and form positive relationships with all levels of employees and management

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.