Position Title:  Director, Immigration & Mobility

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?

As part of the Human Resources Group, the Director, Immigration and Mobility will be responsible for leading and executing Aecon’s immigration and mobility programs, providing trusted and specialized support to the HR teams and operational business units.

This is a 12 month contract

What You’ll Do

• Direct and manage Immigration and Global Mobility Team 
• Oversee all international, Canadian and US immigration files for Aecon
• Responsible for managing all cross-border tax files and all international and domestic relocations 
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant immigration, border security and tax legislation
• Serve as trusted advisor and provide specialized guidance to operational executives regarding immigration and personal tax
• Partner with senior leadership to participate in workforce planning discussions and provide strategic solutions to meet project needs 
• Create and analyze trends and reports for executive review
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance and smooth and efficient immigration and relocation practices 
• Provide advice and support to potential employees travelling to Canada as well as to international destinations regarding settlement issues, cultural differences, political and economic environments and safety provisions
• Advise HR, employees and business leaders on relocation policy and guidelines
• Manage cross-border tax processes, including, tracking the duration employees spend in the US or other countries, coordinating due-diligence processes with internal partners (tax, immigration, payroll, HR) including cost projection calculations and managing tax equalization process to ensure tax returns are coordinated and that cross-border employees are clear on the requirements and remain compliant 
• Act as the liaison and coordinate timely meetings with partners, employees and payroll; data gathering meetings, yearend filing meetings, tax equalization payment calculations, hypothetical tax calculations and payroll set up

What You Bring To the Team

• College or University in Business, Finance, Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a progressive HR management role managing immigration and mobility programs for a global organization 
• Sound understanding and previous experience working with cross-border tax 
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a large, multi-faceted, matrix company is required
• Construction industry experience is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and determine appropriate required actions
• Demonstrated passion for developing team talent
• Strong financial acumen, with an ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit 
• Ability to influence 
• Demonstrated ability to focus on critical details and define and execute an appropriate path forward
• CERC designation an asset

Competencies

• Process management 
• Influence
• Calm and deliberate under pressure
• Customer orientation
• Excellent follow-up, administration skills and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills utilizing MS Office applications
• Judgement / people discernment
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to liaise and form positive relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal) 
   

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.