Employment Specialist, Canada

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Specialist to join our team. 

The Employment Specialist supports employment compliance requirements, HR policies, and related business practices and projects. The successful candidate will monitor employment legislation, conduct research and analysis, support compliance-driven projects and process improvements, and help develop practical tools, guidance, and resources to promote consistent and compliant HR practices. 

Working under the direction of the Employment Compliance Manager, the role partners with HR Client Services, HR Services, other Talent Services teams, and key Functional Services Team (FST) stakeholders to identify potential 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 potential compliance risks, process gaps, or inconsistent practices, and escalate findings or recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide research, analysis, 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.
• 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, practices, and related materials in partnership with appropriate stakeholders such as Risk Management, Talent Services, HR Client Services, Payroll, and business stakeholders.
• Support the development and delivery of training, reference materials, and knowledge-sharing sessions for HR Services and HR Client Services.
• Maintain awareness of HR best practices and recommend improvements to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.
• Exercise judgment within established policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Support recommendations by preparing research summaries, options, and practical considerations.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation in Canada with experience researching legislation, reviewing facts, and providing preliminary assessments.
• Client-focused with the ability to build strong and productive business relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who can work independently while seeking guidance, review, or escalation when appropriate.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow compliance laws and regulations.
• Proactive, positive, and solutions focused.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.

Education and Experience

• A post-secondary degree in Human Resources or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources, employment compliance, HR operations, or a related role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• HR certification, such as CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent certification applicable to the assigned jurisdiction would be considered an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. 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 innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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.