Human Resources Business Partner

• Top wages
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
• Paid Time Off

• Act as the primary HR advisor to the leadership team.
• Participate in project leadership meetings and provide guidance on workforce trends, risks, and organizational effectiveness.
• Align people strategies with project objectives, schedules, productivity requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Identify workforce-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support change management initiatives arising from project growth, restructuring, schedule changes, or client requirements.
• Work with HR teams from partner companies to identify appropriate systems and processes that can be utilized for the project.
• Develop and execute workforce plans to support project mobilization, peak construction activities, and project closeout.
• Forecast staffing requirements based on project schedules.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring, onboarding, and workforce ramp-up activities.
• Monitor hiring progress and workforce availability against project milestones.
• Support workforce mobility and internal talent deployment across projects.
• Work with project partner HR Teams to determine best approach to address employee relations matters, performance issues, attendance concerns, and workplace investigations.
• Promote positive working relationships and a respectful workplace culture.
• Coach project leaders on performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and leadership effectiveness.
• Support annual performance review processes.
• Assist managers in addressing performance concerns and implementing corrective actions in conjunction with project partner human resources teams.
• Promote consistency and fairness in people management practices across the project.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to improve retention and morale.
• Support recognition programs that reinforce project values and behaviours.
• Facilitate onboarding and integration programs for new employees.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives across the project workforce.
• Ensure that project portal is updated on a regular basis to reflect project news, employee events, HR initiatives etc.
• Monitor project staffing metrics and key workforce indicators, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, training compliance, and workforce diversity metrics.
• Prepare workforce reports and presentations for project and executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with various employment laws and regulations in Ontario.
• Support audits and compliance reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and business information.
• Ensure that project specific training requirements are met.
• Support succession planning for key project leadership positions.

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related discipline.
• CHRP designation.
• Full clean driving license.
• 5-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Prior experience supporting construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial, or project-based environments.
• Strong Experience in employee relations, workforce planning and talent management.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational change.
• Knowledge of Ontario employment legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting large, complex construction projects exceeding $250M in value is desirable.