Assistant Manager, People

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You as an Assistant Manager, People & Culture (HR) will:

• Manage, influence and support the full employee lifecycle of our EllisDon Facilities Services Team including employee relations issues, recruitment & selection, performance management, compensation reviews, terminations, training & development, and workplace investigations.
• Work alongside site level leadership in creating a great employee experience for their Team. In this role, you will be expected to immerse yourself in the world of Facilities Maintenance, being on site with our diverse Teams a minimum of two days per week for GTA sites and travelling within Canada 2-3 times per year to our sites across the country.
• Maintain employee data and digital employee files within our HRIS with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality (Ex. Salary changes, resignations, leaves of absence, transfers etc.
• Work alongside a P&C Coordinator as you support the business, providing them with mentorship, learning opportunities and exposure to grow their career in HR and at EllisDon.
• Act as a trusted partner for employees and managers, handling inquiries and workplace matters quicky and confidentially.

Is this the right role for you?

• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources/People & Culture with a Degree or Post Grad Certification in Human Resources is preferred.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of all Federal and Provincial Employments Standards, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights legislation, etc.
• Strong HR process skills in investigation and employee relations matters.
• Experience with WorkDay is an asset.
• Experience within union environments is an asset.
• Ability to visits GTA sites weekly and sites outside Ontario 2-3 times per year to ensure there is partnership with all employee groups, understand operational challenges, identifying site needs as well as reinforce company values and culture (access to your own transportation for GTA based travel will be required)
• You're curious, feel comfortable operating in new environments, and like to work with a diverse group of FM professionals who put their people first.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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