Business Partner, Talent Acquisition

Location: Toronto, ON;
Montreal, QC;
Abbotsford, BC;
Calgary, AB;
Vancouver, BC

Operating Sector: Human Resources

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Reporting to the 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 while aligning to enterprise TA strategy, standards, and governance through the TA COE.

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for all open roles across Aecon's Utilities 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 the 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 pool and successfully identify, attract, and source/hire qualified talent.
• Take initiative to develop a strong understanding of the workforce planning needs and talent roadmap of Aecon’s sector and industry segments.
• Develop a strong connection to Aecon’s values to appropriately promote our workplace culture, career…