People & Culture Programs Lead

The People & Culture Programs Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing holistic integrated People & Culture (P&C) programs that enhance culture employee engagement and experience while ensuring compliance with local legislation.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

This role is critical to advancing Modern Niagaras commitment to building a high performance inclusive and engaging workplace culture. By designing and delivering integrated P&C programs the Programs Lead directly enhances the employee experience strengthens engagement and ensures alignment with organizational values and strategic priorities. This position enables the organization to proactively support its people drive consistently across initiatives and foster a workplace where employees can thrive while contributing to business success.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Elevate Employee Experience: Drive the design and execution of impactful programs that enhance engagement wellbeing and overall employee satisfaction across the organization.
• Strengthen Organizational Culture: Embed values such as DEI wellness and recognition into meaningful initiatives that foster a strong inclusive and connected workplace.
• Enable Data-Driven Decisions: Establish and track key metrics to assess program effectiveness identify trends and continuously improve People & Culture initiatives.
• Drive Strategic Alignment & Efficiency: Partner across teams to deliver cohesive programs that support business objectives and optimize operational effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities:â

• Design implement and continuously improve programs that enhance employee engagement and retention across both field and office workforce
• Analyze employee feedback (e.g. surveys focus groups) to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements
• Partner with leaders SMEs and Business Partners to ensure programs meet the needs of diverse employee groups
• Support the development and execution of DEI strategies and initiatives that foster an inclusive and equitable workplace
• Track and measure the effectiveness of DEI programs and recommend enhancements
• Oversight and guidance of the employee-led Affinity Groups
• Help define and evolve the companys EVP to align with employee needs and organizational goals
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure EVP messaging is reflected across the employee lifecycle
• Lead the development and administration of employee recognition programs that reinforce company values and celebrate achievements e.g. tenure core values awards
• Evaluate program effectiveness and introduce innovative approaches to recognition
• Work closely with the broader P&C / Employee Experience team on cross-functional programs including:
• Coordinate program logistics communications and stakeholder engagement
• Establish metrics and dashboards to evaluate program success and impact
• Use data-driven insights to refine and scale programs

Must haves:ââ

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR employee experience or program management
• Strong experience supporting engagement culture and DEI initiatives preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and actions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively across diverse employee groups including field-based teams
• Highly organized with strong project management capabilities
• Experience in construction manufacturing or similarly complex environments is an asset

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $90000 - $110000

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:â

• Performance based bonus opportunitiesâ
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contributionâ
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your familyâ
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellnessâ
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional servicesâ
• A competitive vacation package withâadditionalâvacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.â
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Upâ
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and workâ
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many othersâ

Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.ââ

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanicalandelectrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverseequitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us atso we can makeappropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.