That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to motivate change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all.

We are a leading multidisciplinary professional services and consulting engineering firm operating across Canada and internationally. Our teams deliver complex infrastructure, transportation, energy, environmental, and building projects through a wide range of delivery models. We are committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and people-focused People Business Partner to join our Canada Central People Team. This role offers the opportunity to partner with leaders across Ontario, helping shape workforce strategies, strengthen leadership capability, foster employee engagement, and drive business performance through people. If you thrive in a fast-paced professional services environment and enjoy balancing strategic consulting with hands-on HR support, we'd love to hear from you.

This position will be based in one of our GTA offices, ideally in our Toronto office, or the Ottawa office, with travel within the region as required. Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in current, positive ways. Reporting to the Central Canada Regional People Leader, the People Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to Business Group Leaders, Operations Managers, Team Leaders, and employees. You will partner closely with leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support business priorities while creating an engaging and high-performing employee experience.





Working collaboratively with GHD’s Centres of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR Systems, you will deliver integrated people solutions that support organizational success.

Strategic Business Partnership

Build strong partnerships with business leaders to understand business priorities and workforce challenges. Develop and implement people strategies that support business growth and operational objectives. Provide data-informed insights and recommendations related to workforce planning, retention, engagement, and talent development.

Support organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives. Champion a culture of inclusion, accountability, and high performance. Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, talent assessment, and career planning.

Support leadership capability building through feedback, coaching, and development initiatives. Partner with Talent Management colleagues to identify and develop key talent across the region. Facilitate and support employee engagement and development programs.

Employee

Relations and HR Advisory Provide advice and guidance on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and workplace concerns. Support leaders through change initiatives while ensuring alignment with employment legislation and company policy. Mitigate organizational risk through proactive issue management and sound HR practices.

People

Programs and Projects Lead or support regional and national People initiatives and projects. Partner with stakeholders to deliver annual People processes, including performance reviews, remuneration reviews,



workforce planning, and talent reviews. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance People programs, processes, and employee experiences.

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys partnering with leaders to solve complex business and people challenges. You combine sound HR knowledge with strong business acumen and a passion for helping people succeed. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.

Experience supporting leaders within a complex, matrixed, or professional services organization is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and employee relations practices required. Exceptional consulting, influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and translate insights into practical business solutions. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness.

While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. GHD is a global skilled services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come. #

📌 People (Human Resources) Business Partner (Markham)
🏢 GHD
📍 Markham