HR Generalist - CanAtom

Candu Energy Inc. is looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources team supporting our JV Project Canatom at Darlington, ON. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a Maternity leave. Travel upto 25% is required for this role.

The HR Generalist acts as a partner to the Business by implementing corporate and sector level HR strategy and providing professional HR guidance and support to internal client groups with the objective of adding value to the business. She/He is responsible for overseeing programs and procedures that cover several HR areas including; workforce planning, talent management, labour relations, employee onboarding, employee relations, performance management, terminations, managing disability leaves and return to work and training as required. She/He also works closely with the Recruitment Advisors to ensure that recruitment needs are defined and supported throughout the talent acquisition process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, to ensure that the needs of the business are balanced with the need for consistency and equity across the Project and the Organization.
• Manage JV employee lists, and Project Assignment letters, determining policy eligibility for all new project staff including company and project transfers.
• Administer and oversee project Living Out Allowance process in conjunction with Administration and as per Travel & Per Diem Policy, including tracking and collecting all necessary forms and supporting documentation.
• Manage job descriptions and revise as needed; maintain project recruitment tracker and hiring schedule for weekly resource meeting
• Owns the project on-boarding process, ensuring all new employees have the proper equipment and access for their first day, including IT setup, project hire announcements
• Schedule and deliver weekly Project Orientation
• Participate in the Joint Venture co-op program through recruitment activities, scheduling site tours with site staff each term (ensuring all necessary student paperwork is in place) and end of term event.
• Be the single point of contact for JV Partners Human Resources departments
• Provide the interface to clients in order to manage key HR processes, identify the needs of the business that have implications for HR strategy and policy and to provide direct support in the development and implementation of strategies for organizational effectiveness.
• Provide strategic and tactical internal consulting/facilitation and problem solving advice and services to managers and employees for HR programs and services.
• Liaise with Corporate and Shared services HR functions (Compensation, Global Mobility, Recruitment, HRIS, HR Systems etc.).
• Coach clients on key areas such as: talent management, labour relations, objective setting and development, succession planning, recruitment; terminations; HR policy application and interpretation; compensation; employment equity; mobility change management, team effectiveness; and performance management.
• Work with the Recruitment team and managers to ensure all aspects of the recruitment and selection process are supported (jointly review project staffing plans, reassignment and staff availability lists etc)
• Work with the labour relations team to ensure terms of the collective agreements are followed, understood and implemented. Participate in any grievance-related matters
• Develop retention strategies with managers and interpret and communicate organizational metrics.
• Work on employee engagement initiatives to improve culture and retention of key talent.
• Liaise with the HR community of practice both internally and externally, to stay current with new trends in human resources management.
• Ensure understanding of the Nuclear strategic business plan and ensure on-going effective positioning with the business.
• Coach clients on training & development opportunities for employees.
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives.
• Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, audits and reporting etc are in compliance.

  Qualifications for the position include:

• 5+ years progressive generalist experience in HR, preferably in an engineering environment with considerable exposure to talent management, labour relations, complex employee relations issues, program implementation and facilitation.
• University Degree or completion of a Human Resources Management degree/diploma program from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• CHRL designation is recognized
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients at all levels of the organization and influence decisions.
• Collaborative team player with demonstrated professional and emotional maturity and judgment to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy, tact and high ethical standards;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills.
• Experience working in Engineering Services and/or EPC environment is desirable.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as the primary HR partner as part of a cross functional management team.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about SNC-Lavalin’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.