Position Title:  Business Partner, Talent Acquisition

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?

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner will play a key role in attracting and retaining top talent within our Civil Aecon International Team for our Caribbean Projects. This individual will work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide expert guidance and client focused support throughout the recruitment process. This position will be working on site from our Barbados Head office.

What You'll Do Here:

• Conduct full life-cycle recruitment for all open roles across Aecon's Civil International portfolio. This includes sourcing, screening resumes, conducting telephone screens, interviewing, reference checks, and composing and extending job offers.
• Identify strategies and sourcing channels to build a pipeline of candidates for assigned portfolio.
• Establish connections, maintain and leverage a professional online and social media presence, and prospect talent through your network.
• Provide trusted advice to hiring managers by using diverse interviewing and assessment techniques to validate candidate experience levels.
• Consult with hiring managers and provide updates on the labour market, candidate availability, sourcing methods, recruitment risks, relocation packages and more.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the business to understand and forecast recruitment needs and initiatives.
• Assist and consult on the development of job descriptions and job postings.
• Guide candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a smooth onboarding experience in partnership with the Human Resources Busines Partner (HRBP).
• Identify opportunities for process-improvement.
• Use recruitment data and metrics to gain valuable insights into recruitment trends and incorporate into overall recruitment strategies.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 5+ years recruitment experience with at least 2 years leading end-to-end recruitment efforts.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or business-related area an asset.
• Construction, Civil, Engineering, Infrastructure industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Caribbean recruitment experience is preferred
• Fluent Spanish is an asset
• Exceptional organization and emerging project management skills with proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; this includes the ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for and experience with diversity hiring initiatives.
• Collaborative self-starter and creative problem solver.
• Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Experience with sourcing tools such as Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

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.