5+ years' recruitment experience, including 3 years in a TA Business Partner role in a large, matrixed organization
Background in construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors is advantageous
Post-secondary education in HR or business-related areas preferred
Strong organization and project management skills, capable of thriving in fast-paced environments
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence and make recommendations
Proven relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with sourcing tools like Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter
Responsibilities
Conduct full-cycle recruitment for Aecon's Civil division, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates
Identify strategies and channels to build a strong candidate pipeline for open positions
Provide strategic recruitment advice to hiring managers on various candidate-related aspects
Maintain regular communication with the business to forecast recruitment needs and initiatives
Guide candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a seamless onboarding experience
Analyze recruitment data to inform and enhance recruitment strategies
Engage with internal partners to review and support strategic hiring needs across the sector
Benefits
Strong emphasis on building a diverse talent pool
Growth opportunities within a respected industry leader
Engagement with a matrixed Talent Acquisition model
Supportive onboarding experience within the HR team
Development of meaningful professional networks and partnerships
Collaboration with a team committed to workplace culture and values
Full Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Business Partner plays a key role in partnering with the business to deliver strategic talent outcomes and workforce solutions. This role focuses on attracting top talent, advising hiring leaders, and shaping proactive sourcing and hiring strategies aligned to business priorities. Operating within a matrixed Talent Acquisition model, this role delivers sector hiring outcomes (solid line reporting) while aligning to enterprise TA strategy, standards, and governance through the TA COE (dotted line reporting).
What You'll Do Here:
Conduct full-cycle recruitment for all open roles across Aecon's Civil division, including sourcing, screening resumes, conducting telephone screens, interviewing, reference checks, and composing and extending job offers
Identify strategies and sourcing channels to build a pipeline of candidates for assigned portfolio
Establish connections, maintain and leverage a professional online and social media presence, and prospect talent through your network
Provide trusted advice to hiring managers by using diverse interviewing and assessment techniques to validate candidate skills and competencies
Consult with hiring managers and provide updates on the labour market, candidate availability, sourcing methods, recruitment risks, and relocation considerations
Communicate on a regular basis with the business to understand and forecast recruitment needs and initiatives
Assist and consult on the development of job descriptions and job postings
Guide candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a smooth onboarding experience in partnership with the Human Resources team
Identify opportunities for process-improvement
Use recruitment data and metrics to gain valuable insights into recruitment trends and incorporate into overall recruitment strategies
Create and execute an external sourcing plan to build a strong, diverse talent pools and successfully identify, attract, and source / hire qualified talent
Take initiative to develop strong understanding of the workforce planning needs and talent roadmap of Aecon's sector and industry segments
Develop strong connection to Aecon's values to appropriately promote our workplace culture, career opportunities, and benefits of working at Aecon
Ensure all candidate data and information is captured and saved in ATS, and leverage collaborative sourcing/recruitment tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed
Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience
Build and maintain brand awareness, a network of industry contacts, and strategic external partnerships
Regular engagement with internal partners including Talent Acquisition COE, HR leads, and operational leaders to review strategic hiring needs and support recruiting activities across the sector.
What You Bring to the Team:
5+ years' recruitment experience with at least three (3) years' leading end-to-end recruitment efforts in a strategic TA Business Partner (or equivalent) role, in a large, matrixed global organization; construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related industry experience is a strong asset
Post-secondary education in Human Resources or business-related area an asset
Exceptional organization and emerging project management skills with proven ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members as well as internal and external stakeholders
Collaborative self-starter and creative problem solver
Experience with sourcing tools such as Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter
Experience working on hard to fill roles and high-volume sourcing scenarios
Able to operate independently to create recruitment sourcing pipelines and build a talent community
Demonstrated proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Experience with SAP is an asset
Mix of both agency and in-house experience is an asset.
About Aecon Group Inc
Aecon Group Inc. is a Canadian construction company that provides a range of services to clients in the infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors. The company's services include construction, engineering, procurement, and project management. Aecon has completed a number of high-profile projects in Canada, including the construction of the CN Tower and the Vancouver SkyTrain. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
