GHD

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive 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. See where your commitment could take you.

GHD has an immediate opportunity for a People Leader, Canada. The People Leader will have responsibility for the Canadian region and serve on the Canada Leadership Team. This position will provide professional and contemporary strategic and operational people management advice and initiates human resource best practices to support the achievement of the region’s business objectives and GHD's overall strategic goals. The position can be located in the GTA, Montreal or Vancouver.

Our Hybrid Work Model Be part of the dynamic culture! 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnership

• Develop a strategy for growth to contribute to the overall Canadian business strategy from a people perspective, anticipate future human resources needs, and develop scalable human resources processes to support a rapidly growing workforce.
• Work collaboratively with Executive General Manager, Canada to define business priorities.
• Works with Regional General Manager and Center of Excellence partners on specific development and succession needs.
• Lead through high growth periods and implement effective organizational structure designs.
• Analyzes talent data to provide insight to the region for training and learning/development priorities.
• Champions Inclusion and Diversity through partnership with Center of Excellence and strategic partnership with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Collaborating with business leadership at all levels in operational matters.
• Manages performance process, outcomes, and follow-up action for region.

People Leadership

• Lead and inspire the local team to deliver People KPIs; align all People processes and programs to core values, strategic priorities and vision, in accordance with group policies.
• Ensure seamless execution of People operations, including payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Implement systems and processes to optimize People efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
• Monitor People metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of People initiatives and make data-driven improvements.
• Ensures region people processes are consistent with company policy and local legal requirements

What you will bring:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred

Experience

• General Experience: Experience level enables job holder to provide leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes and challenges (10+years).
• Managerial Experience: Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives within medium to long time frames (10+ Years).
• Proven track record of managing through high growth periods and implementing effective organizational structure designs.
• Proven ability to cultivate and establish a positive organizational culture.
• Client first mindset.
• Proven ability to develop and align leadership and business groups in support of achieving business strategy.

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process

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About Us

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.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive 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.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. 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.