Human Resources Business Partner

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
7 days ago