Hr Director, Professional Services And Operations

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!

At Aecon We

• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training.
• 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

What You’ll Do Here

The Director, Human Resources (Corporate and Concessions) will provide trusted and valued support to the business by fulfilling business requirements through talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, HR program, employee experience, learning and talent development planning and initiatives.

Talent Acquisition

• Support recruitment strategies to deliver the current and future talent needs for the business
• Maintain an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion lens on all talent acquisition activities
• Use a consultative approach to build relationships with JV partner(s) to enhance the staffing experience for all stakeholders
• Partner with Aecon’s Talent Acquisition CoE to execute recruitment needs

Workforce Planning

• Promote career opportunities within business units by engaging employees with transferable skills
• Influence internal movement of Aecon talent across sectors or projects where appropriate
• Assist leaders with resource planning needs and determining the need and/or opportunity for internal talent mobility vs external talent sourcing
• Liaise with the HR business partner community across sectors to maintain a pulse on available Aecon talent
• Build strong relationships with HR counterparts on JVs to ensure ongoing collaboration and effective support of Aecon’s seconded employees.
• Engage with leaders to understand the pipeline of key roles required in the near and midterm
• Actively monitor and engage with seconded employees on JVs to ensure a strong pulse on movement, retention, and engagement of Aecon’s talent

Talent Development

• Analyze department requirements and skills shortages/gaps in the organization and industry to determine strategy for learning and development programs to close the gaps
• Maximize employee engagement and development through deliberate career opportunities
• Facilitate regular talent and business capability reviews and work with leaders on generating development roadmaps to build talent potential and experience.
• Partner with Aecon Learning and Talent Development CoEs to rollout innovative programs and/or approaches to meet talent development needs

HR Programs / Employee Experience

• Leverage Aecon’s Employee Recognition programs
• Support Employee Engagement initiatives
• Support the development and roll-out of various corporate and operational HR initiatives as required

Compensation & Benefits

• Facilitate year-end compensation review for applicable client groups, including base pay review and STIP (Short Term Incentive Plan) administration, and distribution of employee letters
• Complete compensation analysis for workforce transitions and present recommendations to business leaders (ex. new hires, promotions, transfers)
• Provide informed guidance on compensation practices to the business in alignment with Aecon’s overall job structure.

HR Leadership

• Support the development of Change Management plans for various operational or HR initiatives as required
• Ensure HR activities consider functional/operational objectives, talent, and risk/governance at all times
• Ensure SBUs are engaged in HR best practices and identify continuous improvement opportunities to optimize HR Business process.
• Collaborate and assist Aecon’s various HR project teams in achieving project milestones / objectives
• Lead and align the Corporate and Concessions HR team with the strategic intent of delivering strong business and employee support through active collaboration and accountability.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a progressive HR leadership role
• Construction industry experience is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and determine appropriate required actions
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a large, multi-faceted, matrix company is required
• Proven results in talent acquisition including sourcing, leveraging metrics, and recruitment marketing, and team leadership
• Experience with all facets of HR including employee relations, recruiting, learning, compensation, analytics, and employee engagement programs
• Corporate experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to focus on critical details and define and execute an appropriate path forward
• Demonstrated passion for developing team talent

Necessary Competencies

• Builds and supports high performance teams through trust and empowering people to deliver results.
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit
• Relationship Mastery
• Demonstrated ability to influence
• Applying sound analysis and logical reasoning to evaluate ideas, decisions and outcomes. Able to properly evaluate the quality of evidence and reasoning, then draw appropriate conclusions.
• Builds trust across the business and client groups through active collaboration and sound consulting agility
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Effective risk orientation to complement business performance
• Demonstrates sound judgment.
• Stakeholder Management
• Organization savviness, ability to effectively maneuver through complex political situations, anticipate issues and plan an approach accordingly

Other Key Characteristics

• Integrity, Humility, Transparency
• Energy, Passion
• Courage, Initiative

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 Act during any step of the application process please click here.