Coordinator, People and Culture

Coordinator, People and Culture

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coasttocoast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and longlasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solutionfocused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, People & Culture, Industrial, the Coordinator, People & Culture (P&C), will be responsible for supporting the daytoday operations of the People & Culture East team and ensuring a consistent and effective application of Human Resources legislation, policies, procedures, and practices.

This is a hybrid position with a combination of work in the office and work from home arrangement. Our office is located in Mississauga, Ontario and it is a permanent fulltime opportunity.

What You Will Be Working On

• Build and maintain positive working relationships, representing the P&C team, at all levels of the organization.

• Support a consistent, oneteam unified approach demonstrated through the delivery of P&C principles, practices, and policies.

• Exercise and demonstrate sound judgment, strict confidentiality, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Support the new hire employee orientation and onboarding process which includes preparation of new hire packages, new hire setup, welcome email, IT set up and payroll documents.

• Act as a coach for new hires in the use of Workday.

• Act as the point of contact for all benefit questions and other general inquiries.

• Partner up with the Workday team in all related to the administration, reporting, employee changes, vacation tracking and reconciliation.

• Support termination and off boarding process (collect and track hardware, communicate with IT).

• Liaise with P&C team in the preparation of the proper employee documentation including offer letters, promotional and transfer agreements, termination, and resignation documentation.

• Assume responsibility for the accurate, complete, and timely preparation of records, reports, and other documents.

• Manage and organize in person exit interviews and provide insights.

• Support the annual service award process including communicating to service award recipients and sending out awards along with assisting in coordination of ceremony including 25 Year Club celebrations.

• Propose continual process improvements to P&C standard operating procedures to improve efficiencies.

• Perform other related duties as required.

• What We Are Looking For

  • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, or Commerce with a concentration in Human Resources or related discipline

  • Have obtained or working towards a CHRP certification an asset

  • 13 years’ experience in Human Resources as a coordinator with a large organization

  • Advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Advanced technical proficiency in Workday andor SAP or similar HRIS an asset

  • SharePoint knowledge an asset

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude

  • Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, including tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a sensitive nature

  • Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them

  • Flexibility with workpersonal schedules i.e., meetings occurring outside of business hours due to different time zones

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problemsolving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills

  • Humble, Hungry and Smart (people smart)

  • We Put Safety First

    A healthy and safe work environment is nonnegotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

    We Lead With Honesty

    We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

    We Are Stronger Together

    Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

    We Are Driven To Do Great Work

    We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

    We Create Opportunity

    Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

    Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.