HR Advisor

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry. We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. 

The Centre Block Rehabilitation program is the largest, most complex heritage rehabilitation project ever undertaken in Canadian history. Alongside our construction partner EllisDon, we are staffing and managing this very significant government program and want you to join our HR team! As the HR Advisor for this iconic project, you will provide expertise in assisting with strategic talent management programming, policies and implementation. This role will report directly to the Program Leader on Centre Block and to the District HRPD Manager for the Ottawa region.

As the HR Advisor for our Centre Block project, based in Ottawa ON, you will contribute to our team by:

Responsibilities
•    Acts as first point of contact for employee and managers on all HR related matters; specifically, employee relations and investigations.
•    Leads talent acquisition efforts and strategy and overseeing student program execution.
•    Administers and advising on talent management programs, policies, and compliance opportunities.
•    Provides guidance, coaching and full cycle talent management support – compensation, succession planning, performance potential and talent review cycles.
•    Delivers training programs, facilitation sessions and identifying training requirements.
•    Provides implementation support to the district HR team on corporate and regional initiatives (i.e. employee engagement, diversity programs, etc.)

Qualifications

•    Postsecondary diploma or degree in human resources or a related discipline preferred.
•    5+ years of progressive HR experience preferred. Demonstrated understanding and application of HR-related principles, practices, procedures, and employment legislation.
•    Ability to tactfully and diplomatically deal with people and act with discretion when handling confidential information.
•    Results-oriented, with ability to work independently or in a team environment in a highly matrixed organization.
•    Seen as a trusted advisor with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.

•    Ability to research, analyze information and data, and make recommendations. 

*The project requires all employees to have proper security clearances.
 

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Safety is a core value that guides everything we do. As such, all PCL salary, hourly, and student employees based in Canada are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may request an exemption due to medical condition(s) and other applicable human rights grounds. Learn more about PCL’s COVID-19 response to keeping our workplaces safe. 

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!