Business Partner, Talent Acquisition

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for all open roles across Aecon's Civil and Utilities divisions, 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
• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Experience in hiring across the U.S and Canada
• 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.

Benefits

This role follows a hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in hiring across the U.S and Canada
• 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.