Human Resources Generalist

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide. Our Toronto office has approximately 350 employees with a national shared services team (Accounting, Business and Proposals, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Marketing and Communications, and Operations) supporting all eleven regional offices.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a  Great Place to Work™  and selected as one of  Canada’s Best Workplaces™  for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity
As a  Human Resources Generalist  at Smith + Andersen, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience by supporting employees and leaders across the organization and contributing to people programs and practices that help our teams thrive. From day-to-day HR support to broader initiatives, your work will help foster a strong workplace culture, support business operations, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Why choose Smith + Andersen?
In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)

Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account

Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)

Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)

Purchase Time off Program

Transit Subsidy Program

Wide variety of community and social events

Great Place to Work-Certified™

Best Workplaces for Inclusion™

Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™

Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness ™

What You'll Do

Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned client groups, including creating compelling job postings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, preparing offers, and administering contract renewals and extensions. Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies, including proactive sourcing approaches.

Lead the co-operative education program for assigned client groups, overseeing the full program lifecycle and cultivating relationships with university and college career centres.

Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including workplace accommodations, performance improvement plans, and employment terminations.

Coordinate Joint Health and Safety Committee activities for assigned locations, ensure compliance with applicable provincial legislation, manage WSIB claims, and support return-to-work processes as required.

Serve as a point of contact for employees, providing timely support with leaves of absence, relocations, offboarding, policy interpretation, and other HR-related inquiries.

Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics for assigned client groups, translating data into practical insights that support informed decision-making, business objectives, and employee engagement.

Coordinate the annual promotion nomination cycle, including timeline management, stakeholder communications, and submission tracking.

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