Total Rewards Specialist Job Details | Aecon

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecons Corporate teams provide a wide range of critical support services to Aecons varied Sector and Project teams.

The Total Rewards Specialist will be responsible for supporting the execution and monitoring of total rewards programs and initiatives. Reporting to Manager, Total Rewards, the incumbent will also assist in developing, implementing, improving and supporting programs, processes and tools to help achieve departments strategic objectives.

What You'll Do Here:

• Support in designing, building and communicating enterprise-wide compensation policies, programs and processes.
• Support broad-based Pay analysis, Salary structure development, Incentive plan design, Compensation surveys, Market pricing, Job documentation, Job analysis, Job evaluation and Pay equity analysis.
• Support roll-out of annual compensation processes programs including the annual salary review, short term incentive plan (STIP), and others as required.
• Assist in administration of Executive Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) and broad-based equity programs.
• Support to plan and manage delivery of Total compensation summary project annually.
• Responsible for administration of Total Rewards documentation (guides, FAQs, forms, etc.) ensuring it is relevant, current and easily accessible.
• Review, analyze and recommend changes to compensation programs to ensure external competitiveness and comply with regulations or legislation.
• Supports organizational compliance with all relevant compensation legislations in Canada and US.
• Develops, monitors, updates and communicates project schedules of track tasks, deadlines and milestones.
• Conduct research, analysis, and program design that includes management of vendor relations.
• Support and maintain a thorough understanding of Total Rewards policies and practices and support internal and external pension and benefits design, practices and policies.
• Support in implementing and ongoing maintenance of HRIS system for compensation programs and processes.
• Preparation of presentations and special reports as required.
• Special project assistance as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A minimum of 4-6 years of related work experience and a college or university degree
• Prior experience in compensation, labor market surveys, HR practices and compensation cycle management
• Working knowledge of job evaluation and job analysis systems
• Adequate knowledge of current labor regulations and legislation such as Pay Equity, Pay Transparency etc.
• Familiarity with various types of incentives and benefits
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Designation or working towards completion
• Strong technical skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products; SharePoint, Excel, etc.
• Experience working with SAP, SAP Business Objects and Success Factors compensation management is an asset
• Strong understanding of benefits and pension legislation and compliance/filing requirements is an asset
• Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, complex and changing work environment, while managing multiple and shifting priorities.
• Strong problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with internal clients and external vendors to achieve the best results and deliver the most value.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.