SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic HR partner for assigned client groups within Ontario. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations, this role partners closely with Regional Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, operational leaders, HR colleagues, and Union representatives to align people strategies with business objectives. As a trusted advisor, the HRBP provides leadership across employee and labour relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and change management initiatives. This position supports a large, complex, and growing client group and requires a seasoned HR professional capable of operating independently while influencing at all levels of the organization. This role is based in Markham Ontario with regular travel throughout the Ontario region.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

STRATEGIC HR PARTNERSHIP & WORKFORCE PLANNING

Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned client groups. Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives. Lead workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and talent management initiatives. Analyze workforce trends and provide recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness. Support organizational restructuring, integration, business transformation, and organizational growth initiatives. Facilitate talent reviews, career development, succession planning, and leadership assessments.

EMPLOYEE & LABOUR RELATIONS

Provide expert guidance on collective agreements, employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices. Lead employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, attendance management, performance management, and progressive discipline. Manage labour relations issues, grievances, and collective agreement interpretation. Foster positive union-management relationships and partner with union representatives to resolve workplace concerns. Support employee engagement, retention, and effective resolution of workforce challenges.

LEADERSHIP COACHING & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Coach leaders on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning. Support change management initiatives and leadership development. Develop and deliver HR training, communications, and presentations. Support recruitment and selection activities for management and critical talent roles.

HR OPERATIONS, COLLABORATION & PROJECT DELIVERY

Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits, Health & Safety, Learning & Development, and other stakeholders to deliver integrated HR solutions.



Support and implement HR programs, initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. Conduct regular site visits to maintain strong partnerships with leaders and employees. Lead or participate in enterprise-wide HR projects and strategic initiatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including business partnering with senior operational leaders. Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline. CHRL designation required; CHRE designation considered an asset. Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, labour relations, talent management, organizational development, and change management. Significant experience working in a unionized environment, preferably in construction, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, or related sectors. Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices. Experience facilitating succession planning and talent review processes. Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to operational objectives. Experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces. Experience with Workday and JD Edwards is considered an asset. Valid Ontario Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract undefined. Strategic thinker with strong business and operational acumen. Trusted advisor who builds credibility and influence at all levels of the organization. Solid employee and labour relations expertise. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. Sound judgment and decision-making ability. Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-focused. Comfortable working independently while driving business outcomes through collaboration.

WHAT WE OFFER

Expected Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity and work location. Annual performance-based bonus. Comprehensive group benefits program. Retirement savings program. Career growth and advancement opportunities.

DISCLAIMERS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process,



including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.

EEO STATEMENT

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

OUR PEOPLE AT GIP

Our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

OUR WORK

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

OUR CULTURE

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this prospect is for you!

📌 Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) (Markham)
🏢 03001 GIP - GFLI
📍 Markham