Human Resources Business Partner

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from transformative transportation networks to critical energy industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon you wont just build your career youll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued supported and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University tuition reimbursement and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect teamwork collaboration and new ideas through meaningful initiatives training partnerships with Veteran groups our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk safety and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion expertise and dedication of our people. Together we embrace strong execution innovation and continuous improvement values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If youre inspired to make a difference through future-building projects join our best-in-class team.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager the Human Resources Business Partner is embedded with construction operations and provides hands-on HR andlabourrelations support across active project sites. The role partners closely with construction leaders superintendentsforepersonsand site teams with a significant focus onlabourrelations collective agreementadministrationand effective relationships with union representatives. The successful candidate must bring construction-sector experience anddemonstratedexperience interfacing with LiUNA Local 183 and IUOE Local 793.

What You Will Do

• Maintain a regular presence at active construction sites and develop a strong understanding of construction schedules workforce requirements subcontractorinterfacesand site-levelpeoplerisks.

• Partner with construction leadership on workforcemobilisationanddemobilisation hiring and dispatch needs onboarding transfers layoffs terminations attendanceconductand performance matters.

• Coach superintendents forepersons and project leaders on consistentpeoplepractices documentation issue resolution and application of HR andlabourrelations requirements.

• Identifyemerging workforce orlabourissues early and provide practical recommendations that support safeproductiveand uninterrupted construction operations.

• Coordinate with Payroll Benefits Talent Acquisition Health and Safety and project controls to resolve site workforce issues accurately and promptly.

• Serve as a day-to-day HR andlabourrelations contact forunionisedconstruction activities working directly with union business representatives and job stewards includingLiUNA and IUOE Local 793.

• Interpret and support the consistent administration of applicable collective agreements including provisions related to classifications hiring or dispatch hours of work overtime premiums pay benefits and pension contributions union security layoffs disciplinegrievancesand subcontracting.

• Manage or support grievances frominitialreview through resolutionmaintainaccuratecase documentation and prepare materials forlabour-management meetings mediationarbitrationor legal review asrequired.

• Support investigations and progressive discipline involving bargaining-unit employees ensuring decisions aretimely fact-based well documented and aligned with collective agreement obligations.

• Build constructive relationships with union representatives andparticipateinlabour-management meetings to address concerns resolvedisputesand support effective project delivery.

• Monitorlabourrelations trends jurisdictional or trade-interface concerns and potential workforce disruptions escalatingrisksand recommending mitigation strategies.

• Partner with managers on employee relations matters workplace investigations performance concerns progressivedisciplineand resolution strategies while managing risk and ensuringtimelyfollow-through.

• Advise counsel and coach managers and employees on company policies employment practices performance management objectivesettingand Individual Development Plans.

• Support employee movement including promotions demotions transfers relocations retirementslayoffsand terminations balancingorganisationaland employee needs.

• Complete compensation analysis for new hires promotions transfers and other workforce transitions and present recommendations to business leaders.

• Participate in year-end compensation and incentive plan activities including base-pay review incentiveadministrationand distribution of employee letters.

• Facilitate talent and capability reviews support succession planningidentifydevelopmentneedsand coordinateappropriate learningsolutions.

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity soundjudgementand professionalism.

Experience You Will Bring

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management Industrial Relations BusinessAdministrationora relateddiscipline.

• A minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources orLabourRelations experience including direct experience supporting construction operations and active project sites.

• Demonstrated experience interfacing withLiUNALocal 183 and IUOE Local 793 isrequired.

• Practical experience interpreting and administering construction collective agreements and managing grievances disciplinelayoffsand union-related workforce issues.

• Strong knowledge of construction operations site workforcepracticesand the pace and complexity of a major infrastructure project.

• Proven ability to build credible relationships with construction leaders superintendents forepersons union representatives and bargaining-unit employees.

• Strong investigation negotiation conflict-resolutiondocumentationand problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently manage urgent site matters and travel regularly between construction sites and project offices; flexibility to support off-shift or weekend work when operationallyrequired.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office; experience with SAP or another enterprise HR system is an asset.

• CHRL designation or progress towards the designation is 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 appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecons AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.