Human Resources Advisor (12 months contract)

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

Summary of the role

Under the supervision of the Director, Employee Development, the Human Resources Advisor will participate in the recruitment and development of employees throughout their career with the company. The deployment of career and training plans is central to this position, as is the deployment of employee and recognition retention strategies. The successful candidate will also contribute to maintaining lasting relationships with Canadian higher education institutions and trade schools.

The responsibilities for this key role fall into three main areas:

Recruitment

• Contribute to the staffing process for vacant positions according to ANDRITZ hiring rules;
• Recommend and implement search strategies to identify the best candidates;
• Keep abreast of the latest recruitment methods and carry out active headhunting;
• Participate in the salary recommendation process;
• Regularly inform employees of vacancies and encourage internal mobility;

Development and retention

• Participate in the development of new career progression plans to mobilize and retain expertise and talent;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training plans for all employees in Canada by researching the latest training courses, suppliers and tools;
• Collate data and identify common needs between departments to optimize training investments;
• Coordinate external training requests and see to the logistical needs inherent in training;
• Collate e-learning needs and coordinate the development of new training courses;
• Help implement and monitor the employee retention plan;

Relations with educational institutions

• Maintain and develop relationships with educational institutions according to the established plan;

For these three areas

• Contribute to strategic intelligence on best practices;
• Suggest innovative approaches;
• Help develop internal and external communications strategies.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or industrial relations or a related field;
• Master's degree in a relevant field is an asset;
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a human resources department;
• Consulting experience in recruitment, training and employee development;
• Knowledge of university or college environments is an asset;
• Autonomous with strong problem-solving skills;
• Excellent priority management and ability to meet deadlines;
• Strong customer service and collaboration skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills (English-French bilingualism required);
• Diplomacy, empathy, discretion and creativity;
• Positive attitude and available for occasional travel in Quebec and Canada;
• Available to work variable hours depending on training and recruitment schedule;
• Knowledge of integrated HR systems, such as SuccessFactors or Workday, an asset.

What do we offer

• Pension plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Performance share plan;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ is:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33 200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.