Workforce Manager

Job Responsibility:

Jardeg is seeking a Workforce Manager to be based in the Saskatoon, SK location.

Reporting to the Workforce Director, the Workforce Manager is responsible for leading and directing the Labour Relations (LR) activities for the company. The incumbent provides guidance to the workforce management team, and works collaboratively with management, stakeholders, and Operations personnel to deliver LR services and programs which are in line with strategic plans and initiatives, organizational development, talent acquisition/retention, and Labour Relations management plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage employees with issues and inquires on-site or with pay, or who require access to information, and facilitates the labour relations (LR) activities throughout the hire-to-retire lifecycle of craft workers and field supervisors.
• Oversee employee and Labour Relations matters, grievance/discipline processes, collective bargaining, pre-job negotiations, training, budgets, injury management, and compensation programs.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, including working close with superintendents, project managers, operations managers, and/or construction managers, as required.
• Manage priorities and needs of multiple regions and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with management to translate strategies and plans into the desired operational outcomes.
• Mentor and advise frontline managers/supervisors in the interpretation and application of guidelines and/or policies.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan the annual overhead budgetary requirements based on projected manpower needs.
• Plan the management of the workload on a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly basis, depending on the size of the project.
• Maintain and oversee manpower planning and resource requirements.
• Oversee the workforce management team and ensure that they follow the standard job change, new-hire, and termination workflow processes.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to oversee the hiring of craft and key personnel, including superintendents and forepersons.
• Develop and maintain relevant programs/initiatives that are applicable, cost-effective, practical, and appropriate.
• Oversee the tracking of materials, training, and safety certifications.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned not otherwise captured in this position description.

Requirements:

• 10-12 years of related work experience.
• Field site and/or Labour Relations (LR) experience is an asset.
• Labour Relations or Human Resources degree is an asset.
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills combined with a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to change direction and priorities, based on ever-changing critical needs of the business.
• Strong problem-solving ability, and a solution-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Understanding of the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is preferred.
• Able to travel as needed.

Jardeg has quietly existed as the construction industry's best-kept secret for over 15 years. We provide several professional services, including recruitment, finance, and administration, for a select, elite group of companies who are proud suppliers of construction, maintenance, and turnaround services for Graham's sophisticated portfolio of large, complex projects.