People & Culture Business Partner Full Time NEW

DRA Global is a diversified, global engineering, project delivery and operations management group with an impressive track record spanning over three decades.

As the Partner of first choice, DRA Global aims to attract, recruit and retain the best talent in the marketplace; in doing so we have developed a solid organizational culture focused on Safety, Integrity, Courage, Innovation, Trust and People to ultimately deliver the best results for clients.

The People & Culture Business Partner will collaborate closely with the Manager, People & Culture to design, lead, and implement key initiatives that strengthen our people strategy and build scalable HR processes, programs and policies. This role acts as a trusted advisor to all employees.

With a strong focus on operational excellence the People & Culture Business Partner will contribute across all facets of the employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, global mobility, well-being and culture development.

Key areas of focus include but are not limited to:

• Talent management and career development
• Onboarding
• Learning and development programs
• Performance management and coaching
• Employee engagement experience and well-being
• Internal communication and change management
• People analytics and insights
• HR policy compliance and administration

Responsibilities

Human Resources Strategy

• Partner with the Director, People & Culture to design and deliver people strategies and plans that enable business growth, ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively to drive performance, engagement, and cultural alignment.
• Leverage people data to provide counsel and insights, enabling data-informed decision-making across all people-related matters.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, frameworks, and processes that strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Employee Life Cycle

• Manage the implementation of core people processes across the employee life cycle — including supporting with talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Partner with the Director, People and Culture to define and execute department-specific requirements for reward, learning and development, and mobility programs.
• Partner with the recruitment team to attract top talent that is aligned with current and future workforce needs.
• Embed and uphold HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance, consistency, and equitable outcomes.
• Support and advise leaders in managing employee relations matters, promoting constructive solutions and sound practices.
• Act as a trusted change agent by facilitating organizational change initiatives and supporting continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of learning, growth, and development through targeted initiatives and capability-building programs.

Operational Excellence

• Serve as an ambassador for DRA’s employer brand, promoting a culture of inclusion, engagement, and high performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert on HR policies, systems, and processes, ensuring clarity and alignment across all levels of the business.
• Guide and advise employees and managers on best approaches to HR matters, balancing organizational needs with employee experience.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee motivation, wellbeing, and belonging across the organization.
• Provide expert HR counsel, using judgment and insight to resolve issues and inform business decisions.
• Ensure accurate and insightful people reporting through data interpretation, trend analysis, and performance metrics.
• Manage and maintain HR systems (HRMS), ensuring data integrity and compliance with organizational standards.
• Drive and implement learning, talent, and organizational development initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Translate employee insights into actionable business strategies and risk mitigation plans.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor and partner.
• Stay informed on evolving HR trends, employment legislation, and best practices to continuously optimize service delivery.

Educational Requirements

• Member of the Ordre des CRHA/CRIA-an asset
• 7+ years’ experience within a Human resources role
• Tertiary education in either Human Resources / Industrial Psychology / Organizational Psychology
• Knowledge of HR and employment laws in Ontario and Quebec

Our competitive compensation package has been designed to reward our employees’ skills, competencies and performance that align with our culture. The compensation range for this role is $95,000 to $125,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. DRA offers a hybrid work policy, excellent health and dental benefits including an HSA, RRSP matching, employee recognition programs, and plenty of opportunities to build genuine relationships.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help screen/assess/select candidates as part of our recruitment process.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.