Human Resources Specialist

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?

The HR Specialist will play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise and sector-specific resources and tools that enhance Aecon’s HR practices and procedures. This role combines strategic program design with hands-on execution, ensuring high-quality, business-aligned initiatives.

What You'll Do Here

• Ensure compliance with new and changing employment legislation across Canada by rolling out new processes, creating resource materials and tools, and implementing a change management plan
• Proactively find opportunities to create efficiencies and continuous improvement in Aecon’s HR practices, including using AI tools like CoPilot
• Liaising with key stakeholders to gather information, process definition, communication plans, change management and roll-out plans
• Oversee organizational governance with an entrepreneurial mindset in developing organizational governance in new countries and territories, such as the US
• Creatively bring ideas to life, design and develop appropriate content for the selected delivery method
• Advanced research and data analysis skills and a demonstrated ability to draw associated insights and make effective recommendations
• Recognize business need, engage and collaborate with the business when new projects or requests are made
• Troubleshoot issues as required
  
  
  

What You Bring To The Team

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Human Resources capacity
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong ability to manage logistics, timelines and deliver consistently high-quality results
• Highly organized with strong project coordination skills; thrives in managing multiple projects and delivering polished outcomes
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and professional content for a variety of audiences
• Proactive and accountable, takes full ownership of projects, anticipates needs, and drives initiatives forward independently
• Strong analytical, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and move initiatives forward across diverse stakeholders groups
• Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, complex and changing work environment, while managing multiple and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability and confidence in presenting and delivering content to end users, which in some cases can be fairly complex information
• Highly developed problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with others in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value
  
  
  

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.