Milestone is looking for creative people who enjoy a challenge. We provide contracting excellence to our clients, daring them to let us collaborate on their toughest and most sensitive projects across Canada. Specializing in soil and ground remediation, water treatment, heavy civil construction, building decommissioning, land reclamation and rehabilitating sensitive habitats; our people thrive in a fast paced and everchanging environment. Everyone on our team believes in finding creative solutions for our clients while making a positive impact to our environment and community. This can be a tough job and isnt for everyone. Milestone is up to the challenge, are you?

Milestones success comes from putting our team first. We are employee-owned and commit to keeping our people safe, offering competitive wages and benefits, and providing opportunity for professional growth and development. Putting our people first is a promise we have been able to deliver on for the last 10 years and we continue growing stronger. If you think you are a fit, then we want you to grow with us.

Learn more about us and what we do on our website!MilestoneEnv.ca

At Milestone, we collaborate relentlessly; we strive to inspire a diverse team of talent; we care, we are equitable, we are inclusive. We want every team member to feel and know they belong here. We are inspired by our people - the best in the business. Our work with Indigenous partners and communities has been a tremendous source of pride and learning for Milestone. We are committed to Indigenous Peoples as partners and employees. We have much to learn from all our partners and employees. We look forward to continuing to attract and retain the best people to tackle the most complex challenges of a cleaner world. Only through acknowledging and encouraging everyones potential and contributions will we succeed.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an HR Superstar who is excited to join our company. We have fantastic career progression available for the successful candidate.
The Senior Human Resource (HR) Manager is responsible for overseeing Milestones full cycle HR processes, such as recruitment, onboarding, training, employee engagement, professional development, retention, and departures. They are a trusted strategic partner who takes a proactive approach to align talent strategies with business and organizational objectives.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional to build and foster progressive HR practices, as well as impact organizational culture and people initiatives. Milestone is experiencing significant growth, and this opportunity will lead to a more senior role for the right candidate within nine 18 months.

Responsibilities:

General HR

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with Milestones goals to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and communication of HR policies, ensuring legal and quality compliance.
• Oversee workforce planning and development, including talent acquisition strategies.
• Oversee the orientation, onboarding and offboarding of new employees.
• Manage the Human Resource Information System and ensure its functions are meeting the business needs.
• Manage yearly benchmarking exercise, ensuring pay equity across the organization. Using pay bands and performance reviews to make increase recommendations.
• Write and release monthly HR Newsletter.
• Manage the Company Security Program as the Company Security Officer.
• Drive employee engagement through surveys, feedback analysis, and action plans.
• Implement leadership development programs to coach, mentor, and prepare future leaders.
• Prepare, forecast and present HR metrics quarterly with the leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and regional HR standards.

Employee Relations

• Provide guidance, advice and support to managers on all human resources related matters including retention and recruitment; performance management; employee engagement; training & development; compensation; employee development; harassment issues; creating a respectful workplace; policies and procedures; and applicable government legislation.
• Make recommendations and draw up paperwork for terminations. Attend termination meeting. Engage external legal team on complicated terminations.
  

Recruitment

• Oversee talent acquisition and full cycle recruitment.
• Work with Indigenous Engagement team on Indigenous recruitment plan.
  

Benefits and Payroll (Temporary Maternity Leave coverage)

• Manage the company benefits plans. Ensure the policy adheres with CRA requirements and taxable benefits. Conduct ongoing market research.
• Responsible for running payroll for the entire company, including weekly union payroll and biweekly non-union payroll. Keep up to date with provincial legislations and taxable benefit laws. Perform year end close out and employee T4s.
• Manage WorkSafe accounts across the country for payroll premium reporting and payment.
  

HR Team Management

• Lead the team of HR Administrators and Coordinators.
• Conduct regular one to one check ins with team members.
• Conduct thorough and thoughtful annual reviews.
• Ensure proper training and mentorship for current and new team members.
• Monitor performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Manage time off requests ensuring adequate coverage.
• Lead team through effective performance management to include activities that ensure goals are consistently being met or exceeded. Support team in their professional development and provide growth opportunities through SMART goals.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• CPHR Designation is preferred.

Experience Required:

• 8+ years of progressive and hands on Human Resources and People experience, with a minimum of 2+ years leading People/HR/Talent teams at a national level.
• Strategic thinker able to deliver on tactical and operational issues. This is very hands on role that requires building and developing capabilities in a high growth setting with a high performing team.
• Experience with interpreting collective agreements an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Ability to multitask.
• Strong sense of ethics.
• Ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Strong conflict management skills.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Proficient in HRIS (BambooHR or similar system).
• Proficient in full-cycle payroll (PayWorks or similar system).
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and selection methods.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Canadian employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team in person, remotely, and independently.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Work Environment

• Work is in an office environment.
• This is a national role, travel to the other regions will be required annually.