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 Niagara’s 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:
- 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 company’s 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:
- 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; $90,000 - $110,000
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Performance based bonus opportunities
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
- A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others
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.
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, and electrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s 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 teamwork. Health 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 diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We 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 industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
