Human Resources Assistant

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's the Opportunity

As the Human Resources Assistant, reporting into the HR Director, you will be responsible for specific HR Engagement initiatives and programs. In addition, you will be responsible for participating in an effective hiring and onboarding process for new employees on the project, ensuring a good candidate and new hire experience.

This is a 12 Month Contract Opportunity

What You'll Do

HR Engagement Initiatives:

• Coordinating various HR initiatives and programs designed for our project staff including development of employee surveys, facilitating executive presentation etc.
• Drafting project assignment letters for Project Coordinator Rotational program and ensure full handover is complete.
• Conducting check-in and coffee chats with various participants in HR programs to gather insights.
• Tracking of participation in the programs and measuring success through Key Performance Indicators.
• Administer programs including collecting nominations, creating letters and tracking of all nominations. Leads promotional activities to encourage program use.
• Maintain monthly “New Hire Welcome” session schedule and coordinate calendar invites.
• Schedule and coordinate Orientations for new hires and various events other HR Programs for all employees monthly and quarterly.
• Deliver Employee Orientations and Benefit Overviews on an as-needed basis.
• Prepare new Employee Orientation packages.
• Send out all post communication to employee/manager regarding their onboarding information.

Recruitment:

• Support job descriptions drafting and revisions as needed.
• Liaise with Talent Acquisition Advisor(s) regarding job requisitions and posting to support certain requisition full cycle.
• Arrange and coordinate interview schedules.
• Introduce a Joint Venture co-op program through recruitment activities, scheduling site tours with site staff each term (ensuring all necessary student paperwork is in place) and end of term event.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary school education with a focus in Human Resource Management.
• Experience in supporting a department in an administrative role.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

What you Bring To the Team

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary school education with a focus in Human Resource Management.
• Experience in supporting a department in an administrative role.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

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 during any step of the application process please click here.