Workforce Supervisor - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

The future you want is within reach.At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. Were a community of builders committed to building better communities. Thats why were always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or whats next in our industry.Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help you build a career youre proud of. Your team is waiting for you!Heres how a Workforce Supervisor for our BC Region office contributes to our team:Responsibilities

• Works closely with project team to review and understand project demands and needs. Facilitates the placement of skilled labor, including transfers between projects, and updates labor tracking systems accordingly.
• Actively sources candidates through a variety of channels to improve candidate quality and maintain a healthy pipeline of candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
• Extends offers and completes all related correspondence and onboarding requirements for skilled craft.
• Coordinates (and may deliver) required safety training for new hires on each jobsite and conducts new-hire orientation that includes compliance with pre-employment testing be complete.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and training on all aspects of career management and evaluations for skilled craft personnel.
• Works with appropriate project and field team members to determine training needs and coordinates safety training for new hires on each jobsite.
• Guides and coaches supervisors through progressive disciplinary process for skilled craft personnel, including the development and delivery of performance improvement and/or progressive disciplinary strategies on employee-relations issues up to and including termination.
• Investigates and evaluates union complaints to determine viability. As a key liaison with union representation, works with unions and management to resolve grievances
• Analyzes, understands, and manages labor agreements.
• Presents the position of the company during arbitration and/or other labor negotiations.
• Works proactively with unions on ways to promote and improve the safety culture, seeking a collaborative approach to improving productivity.
• Assists workforce manager with developing sourcing strategies that support short- and long-term recruitment needs based on project demands.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors team, including direct and indirect reports.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma / degree in a related discipline preferred. Certificate in negotiation or equivalent experience preferred.
• 8 years of progressive experience in lead hand / foreman role and/or labor relations or a related field preferred.
• Ability to tactfully and diplomatically deal with people and act with discretion when handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated track record of industrial craft and professional recruiting.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of industry practices and new developments.
• Understands and comprehends all labor-agreements and government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of the local and regional apprenticeship and labor programs with all provinces, including up-to-date wage rates.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Workers Compensation, and alcohol and drug testing protocol and laws.
• Extensive experience conducting formal investigations and providing appropriate recommendations.
• Intermediate knowledge of the procedures, practices, and techniques used in collective bargaining and labor management negotiations.
• Experience with litigation and/or mediation for complex employee-relations issues.
• Previous experience working through Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications.
• Ability to mentor and coach craft recruiters and workforce specialists.
• Seen as a trusted advisor with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and present content and ideas that influence a favorable outcome.
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.Safety is a core value that guides everything we do. As such, all PCL salary and student employees based in Canada are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may request an exemption due to medical condition(s) and other applicable human rights grounds.Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!Target Start Date: 07/15/2022Employee Status: Regular Full-TimeCompany: PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.Primary Location: Vancouver, British ColumbiaJob: Workforce SupervisorRequisition: 1858Quick Apply

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