Job Description

HR Lead, Iona Program - ( 230000WZ ) Description Many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community\xe2\x80\x99s interaction with water a bit differently\xe2\x80\x94as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we\xe2\x80\x99re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U Your Opportunity Our team is seeking Human Resources Lead for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects where Stantec and Metro Vancouver have formed an Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) to deliver the projects. The Human Resources (HR)/Resource Lead coordinates with and supports the Program Support Lead, Project Managers, and is responsible for managing the hiring, mobilization, and demobilization of human resources, and for the IPMT\xe2\x80\x99s performance management and career development processes. We are looking for you to help grow and lead a team of high performing individuals who are excited about collaborating to build this vital infrastructure to protect and improve public health and the Environment. Stantec has been partnering with our clients for more that 68 years to improve the quality of life around the world. We operate with the strength of a $7.5B company paired with the agility of an established Water practice to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world\xe2\x80\x99s most impactful water projects\xe2\x80\x94projects vital to local and global communities. Our Burnaby, British Columbia office operates the largest water and wastewater consultancy in British Columbia and serves as a primary design center for major water projects, including potable water treatment, storage reservoirs, pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, and lift stations. Your Key Responsibilities Operating as part of the integrated, co-located Project Management Team you will be responsible for:

• Finalize, update, and maintain IPMT Human Resource Management Plan, including recruiting, succession planning, and performance management.
• Develop and maintain an IPMT resource register.
• Develop working relationship with IPMT leadership to develop database of skills and experience of PMC staff that may be suitable to work on the Program.
• Develop and maintain database of potential external hires.
• Work with Functional Leads and Project Leads, and interface with the market in recruitment of new staff.
• Interface with the IPMT\xe2\x80\x99s Global Mobility group to ensure seamless relocation of staff from outside British Columbia (or Canada) to Vancouver.
• Develop onboarding and demobilization processes for incoming and exiting IPMT staff, respectively.
• Undertake inductions of new staff to the IPMT.
• Coordinate the IPMT\xe2\x80\x99s (both Stantec and Metro Vancouver) performance management process, including goal setting, evaluations, and professional development.
• Lead succession planning for IPMT positions and functions.
• Facilitates trainings as needed, enables performance management and planning sessions with managers and employees.

Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding of the consulting business and clients within Metro Vancouver and the British Columbia Lower Mainland as a whole is an asset.
• Proven influencer and collaborator, with the ability to provide guidance and support to IPMT leadership.
• Resides in the Lower Mainland and has the ability to commute and work at the IPMT Burnaby office.
• Ability to quickly establish and build effective working relationships.
• Developed skills in coaching managers, facilitation, conflict resolution and relationship management.
• Valued for your agility and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and having a focus for action-orientation on results.
• Respected for balancing strategic and operational tasks with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the core HR competencies including but not limited to compensation, benefits, employment law, organizational development, talent development and training, mentoring/coaching/facilitation, recruitment and workforce planning and an overall understanding of HR policies and programs and other terms and conditions of employment, along with an understanding of HR best practices.
• Adaptability to respond to rapidly changing demands.
• Regarded as an exceptional communicator and able to influence a broad and diverse range of stakeholders through effective relationships, verbal, and written communication.
• Recognized for your learning mindset, initiative, and ability to understand the Iona program and challenges, and new and innovative approaches that result in improvements in team engagement, productivity, and organizational performance.
• Distinguished for an interest in continual personal development and keeping current in human resource best practices through external resources and building a strong HR network.
• Proficient MS Office Suite skills preferred.
• Possess the highest degree of integrity.

Education and Experience Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or related field; Minimum of 5 plus years of related work experience. Experience working in the Environmental, Engineering, Architecture and Project Management sectors would be considered an asset. HR certifications such as a CPHR are preferred. Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver Organization : BC-1207 Human Resources-Client Services-Canada Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Feb 27, 2023, 1:16:38 PM Req ID: 230000WZ Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans