Position Title:  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?

Business partnering with the Aecon Human Resources team, reporting to the HR Director, this role is integral to providing effective end-to-end HR support to all levels of the organization to facilitate meeting business objectives.

What You’ll Do Here: 

• Partner with business units to provide end-to-end HR support in the areas of talent management, employee relations, disability management, workforce planning and analytics, annual compensation planning, employee engagement, training and development and HR programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups, broader HR team in operations and HR Centres of Excellence in support of matrix functional groups, knowledge sharing and company wide HR programs and initiatives
• Support and mentor more junior level team members and ensure they have appropriate context to best support the business
• Deliver and maintain a cadence of consistent, impactful, and targeted HR activities in support of each client group’s unique needs
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to facilitate incremental positive changes to key metrics impacting business imperatives
• Actively participate in aligning HR activities to the 2024 to 2027 HR Strategic Plan

What You Bring to the Team:

• HR Practitioner - Demonstrated HR business partnering experience with all levels of an organization in the areas of employment law, talent management, employee relations, disability management, workforce analytics, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, employee engagement, training and development and HR programs

• Relationship Broker – Excellent builder of trusted relationships and experienced mediator

• Consulting – Seen as credible advisor with an understanding of financial and business acumen

• Strategic Courage – Excellent communicator (verbal and written) and able to effectively engage clients and HR colleagues at all levels of the organization and challenge in a constructive way

• Data Acumen – Able to analyze and interpret data to inform business decisions

• Governance Agility – Balance governance (i.e. audit, policy and process adherence) with exercising judgment and flexibility   

• Change Leadership – Able to support the gathering of stakeholder needs and intended outcomes, and support change planning towards a desired behaviour
  
• Navigate a fast-paced matrixed organization with ability to execute quickly and influence without authority
  
• Technical proficiency in: ERP (SAP an asset), Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
  
• Experience in the construction, engineering or infrastructure industry would be an asset 

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.