Aerospace- People

**Job Posting: People & Culture Business Partner**

Are you interested in joining a fast-paced, innovative company and supporting a team of awesome people who are passionate about the exciting world of avionics?

AEM currently has an opening for a full-time, experienced **People & Culture Business Partner** who supports internal teams on-site (operations, supply chain, quality assurance) with HR best practices, compassion, integrity and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a People & Culture team that is continuously improving our practices with innovation, drive, and workplace engagement in mind. If you also value _respect, leadership, teamwork, integrity, honesty, and commitment_, you could be the next great addition to our team

**Who Are We?**

AEM is a leading global provider of specialty aviation solutions. We design, develop and manufacture aircraft communication systems, loudspeaker systems, caution/warning panels and illuminated panel products for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. We are known for ‘Leading By Design’ and are continuously recognized for our ability to delight our customers. At AEM, we live and breathe avionics. We are not content with simply staying ahead of the curve - rather, AEM is the company that creates the curve. From our sunny corporate office in Kelowna, BC, we offer our products to a global marketplace.

**Join a Workplace That Gives You More**

If you join us, you’ll get to work in a brand-new, custom built manufacturing facility in downtown Kelowna You can walk to coffee shops & restaurants or take a hike up Knox Mountain all from our front door

We offer a competitive compensation package for this position along with unique and fun benefits & perks. We’re happy to review the full details of the package with you during our first conversation.

**What Makes AEM Different?**

Working at AEM is far from status quo. We are a forward-thinking company that believes in rewarding our staff and putting our people first. We are proud of our culture, and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally, working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance, a comfortable pace of life and a wide range of after-work activities. This position is eligible to participate in our flexible work arrangement with one day per week as work from home, if desired (according to the applicable terms).

**Role Overview**

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, the Business Partner engages closely with the front-line people leaders and employees of assigned business groups deploying a multitude of people programs which are defined under the People & Culture five pillars (_Compliance, Workplace Culture, Human Capital, Building Talent Capacity, Change Management). _The role creates value for the business through the potential of AEM’s talented people.

**Success Factors**
- Related post-secondary education in business, human resources management, or communications. Current designation or working towards professional CPHR is considered an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant human resources advising experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing information in a human resources information system (ADP is desired).
- Experience performing full cycle recruitment and on-boarding using an Applicant Tracking System is preferred.
- Knowledge of BC Provincial labor legislation and regulations.
- Experience coaching and providing counsel to others is required with solid expertise in employee relations.
- Advanced detail orientation, time management, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and promote effective change management for the organization.

**Key Responsibilities**

**_ A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Team Is the Key to Our Organization’s Success_**

**_ Controlled Goods Requirement_**

Please note that AEM is a proud holder of the Controlled Goods designation. This program allows AEM to work directly with Controlled Goods, which are defined as “components and technical data that have military or national security significance, which are controlled domestically by the Government of Canada and defined in the Defence Production Act” (Government of Canada).

As a Controlled Goods organization, all AEM employees must be eligible for controlled goods designation status. Thus, submission to the following checks is a condition of employment: Background Check, Criminal Record Check, Character References. A credit check may be required in some cases.

**_ Learn More About AEM_**
- We appreciate all applicants and will only contact those who have been short-listed to participate in the recruitment process._