Senior Employment Specialist, Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Employment Specialist to join our
team. The successful individual will provide subject matter expertise on employment compliance requirements, HR policies, and related business practices and projects. This role monitors and analyses employment legislation, supports compliance-driven projects and process improvements, and develops practical tools, guidance, and resources to promote consistent and compliant HR practices.
Working under the direction of the Employment Compliance Manager, the position
partners closely with HR Client Services, HR Services, other Talent Services teams, and key FST stakeholders to identify compliance risks, support implementation of employment-related initiatives, and provide timely, practical guidance aligned with applicable law and internal business standards.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse employment legislation, regulatory developments, and HR compliance trends within assigned Canadian jurisdictions.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify compliance risks, process gaps, or inconsistent practices, and recommend practical solutions or escalation where appropriate.
- Provide subject matter expertise and practical guidance to HR Client Services, HR Services, Talent Services, and other internal HR stakeholders on employment compliance requirements impacting policies, business practices, processes and related projects.
- Lead or support employment compliance projects and initiatives driven by legislative change, business needs, risk assessments, or internal process improvements.
- Develop, maintain, and improve compliance-related tools, resources, process documentation, templates, and guidance materials to support consistent HR practices.
- Support the creation, review, and updating of employment policies and practices and related materials in partnership with appropriate stakeholders such as Risk Management, Talent Services, HR Client Services, Payroll, and business stakeholders.
- Design, consult on, and deliver training, reference materials, and knowledge-sharing sessions for HR Services and HR Client Services.
- Maintain awareness of HR best practices and recommend improvements that enhance compliance, operational efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.
At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about
enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are
provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20
hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement
savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because
benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Not the right fit? Search for Employment Specialist, Canada jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
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Senior Employment Specialist, Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Employment Specialist to join our
team. The successful individual will provide subject matter expertise on employment compliance requirements, HR policies, and related business practices and projects. This role monitors and analyses employment legislation, supports compliance-driven projects and process improvements, and develops practical tools, guidance, and resources to promote consistent and compliant HR practices.
Working under the direction of the Employment Compliance Manager, the position
partners closely with HR Client Services, HR Services, other Talent Services teams, and key FST stakeholders to identify compliance risks, support implementation of employment-related initiatives, and provide timely, practical guidance aligned with applicable law and internal business standards.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse employment legislation, regulatory developments, and HR compliance trends within assigned Canadian jurisdictions.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify compliance risks, process gaps, or inconsistent practices, and recommend practical solutions or escalation where appropriate.
- Provide subject matter expertise and practical guidance to HR Client Services, HR Services, Talent Services, and other internal HR stakeholders on employment compliance requirements impacting policies, business practices, processes and related projects.
- Lead or support employment compliance projects and initiatives driven by legislative change, business needs, risk assessments, or internal process improvements.
- Develop, maintain, and improve compliance-related tools, resources, process documentation, templates, and guidance materials to support consistent HR practices.
- Support the creation, review, and updating of employment policies and practices and related materials in partnership with appropriate stakeholders such as Risk Management, Talent Services, HR Client Services, Payroll, and business stakeholders.
- Design, consult on, and deliver training, reference materials, and knowledge-sharing sessions for HR Services and HR Client Services.
- Maintain awareness of HR best practices and recommend improvements that enhance compliance, operational efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.
At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about
enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are
provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20
hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement
savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because
benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Not the right fit? Search for Employment Specialist, Canada jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.