The People & Culture Programs Specialist will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of People & Culture (P&C) programs that enhance culture, employee engagement and experience, while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance with applicable 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 delivering impactful P&C programs and supporting key employee experience initiatives, the Programs Specialist helps enhance engagement, strengthen connections across the organization, and create meaningful employee experiences. This position partners with teams across the organization to ensure programs are effectively delivered and continuously improved to support employees and business success. 

Key Impact / Purpose  

• Enhance Employee Experience: Support the delivery of programs and initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing, and overall employee experience across the organization. 
• Strengthen Organizational Culture: Help bring culture-focused initiatives to life by supporting programs that reinforce Modern Niagara’s values, DEI commitments, wellness priorities, and employee connection. 
• Enable Continuous Improvement: Gather insights, analyze feedback, and support improvements to enhance the effectiveness and impact of People & Culture programs. 
• Support Program Execution & Alignment: Partner with internal stakeholders to coordinate and deliver cohesive programs that support organizational priorities and employee needs. 

Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee experience programs that enhance engagement, culture, and retention across both field and office workforce 
• Coordinate employee listening initiatives (e.g., surveys, focus groups) and analyze feedback to identify trends and support recommendations for improvement
• Partner with leaders, SMEs, and P&C Business Partners to deliver programs that support the needs of diverse employee groups 
• Support the development and execution of DEI initiatives that foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, including coordination of employee-led Affinity Groups 
• Support the evolution and communication of the company’s EVP to ensure alignment with employee needs and organizational priorities 
• Coordinate the delivery of employee recognition programs that reinforce company values and celebrate achievements (e.g., tenure milestones, Core Values Awards) 
• Support the development and execution of employee engagement, culture, and learning initiatives that strengthen connection, growth, and overall employee experience 
• Collaborate with the broader P&C / Employee Experience team on cross-functional programs, including program coordination and administration, employee communications, stakeholder engagement, and tracking timelines and deliverables  
• Establish and maintain program metrics and reporting to evaluate effectiveness and support continuous improvement 
• Use data-driven insights to enhance existing programs and support the delivery of new initiatives 

Must haves:    

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HR, employee experience, program coordination, or a related field 
• Experience supporting employee engagement, culture, recognition, learning, DEI, or other People & Culture initiatives 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple programs, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret feedback and data, identify trends, and support continuous improvement opportunities 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse employee groups 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage program administration, reporting, and execution 
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or similarly complex environments is an asset 

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $80,000 - $90,000 

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 [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.