Senior Manager, People

About AES Engineering AES is a group of problem solvers, who collectively come together to work on electrical engineering, lighting projects, and technology systems for buildings and infrastructure projects. We are passionate team players, who see the “bigger picture” and work together to impact our communities and enhance the lives of those living in them. Collectively, we all work to help design a better tomorrow. Over the past 20 years, AES has attracted many innovative minds to work on complex, challenging, and exciting projects. Attracting the right talent has helped us with the quality of our projects, and we have been able to build our reputation for providing award‑winning designs. About the Role In this new role as Senior Manager, People & Culture, based in our Vancouver or Victoria office, you will lead the development and execution of AES’s unified People & Culture strategy across all offices. This position blends strategic leadership with hands‑on involvement, encompassing traditional HR functions—such as compliance, employee relations, and performance management—along with culture‑building, engagement, learning and development, and workforce planning initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President, you will lead a team of two, providing both strategic guidance and active support for key People & Culture programs and processes. This is a full‑time, primarily onsite position with some hybrid flexibility in Vancouver or Victoria, and occasional travel to other AES offices as required. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Strategic Leadership & Talent Co‑develop with VP and leadership team and execute AES’s unified P&C strategy to support business growth, engagement, and retention. Serve as trusted advisor to the VP and leadership team on people‑related matters. Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning. Oversee recruitment and talent acquisition, its alignment to workforce plans, budgets, and headcount forecasting. HR Operations & Compliance Manage HR policies, procedures, and compliance with Employment Standards Act, human rights legislation, and other applicable provincial laws in Canada. Utilize HR information systems, applicant tracking systems and other systems to drive efficiency and accuracy. Develop, maintain, and improve HR dashboards and metrics (turnover, headcount, time‑to‑fill, etc.) to support business reporting. Lead goal setting, performance reviews, and salary review processes. Partner with Finance to ensure payroll compliance and operational accuracy of employee related processes. Culture & Engagement Promote consistency in HR processes and employee experience across all AES offices. Oversee company‑wide engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and follow‑up action planning based on employee survey feedback. Drive retention‑focused programs in partnership with the P&C Coordinator and HR Generalist. Learning & Development Design and manage leadership and professional development programs. Identify organizational skill gaps and collaborate with technical and operational leaders to implement targeted training plans. Ensure all mandatory training programs are implemented and completed on schedule. Employee Relations Develop and oversee employee relations and workplace conduct policies. Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement plans. Lead, coach, and develop the People & Culture team while providing coaching and support to managers and employees. Our Must Haves 8–10+ years progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in engineering, or technical industries with at least a couple of years of leadership experience within a complex, multi‑disciplinary and evolving organization. A university degree in HR or equivalent and a CPHR designation is preferred. Deep understanding of HR compliance, employee relations, and organizational development. Experience leading culture, engagement, and change management initiatives. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; proven ability to work across diverse teams and geographies. Proven exceptional communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization. Proven track record of supporting diverse and distributed teams. Compensation $100,000 – $130,000. Why Join AES Engineering RRSP matching. Extended medical and dental benefits. Health wellness spending account. Opportunity for career development and professional growth. A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and teamwork. How to Apply Please submit your resume if you are interested in this role, and for more information, please visit our company website www.aesengr.com. We appreciate your interest in AES Engineering, but due to the high volume of applicants we receive, only those who are qualified will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr