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Job Title:
Engagement and Retention Lead - 18 month contract
Date Posted:
10/14/26
Ref. Number:
415
Type:
Full Time
Part Time
Location:
Markham
Requirements:
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally focused on employee engagement, learning and development, culture
Experience leading projects and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.
Experience designing and implementing employee experience, retention, learning, or DEI initiatives is considered a strong asset.
Description:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an 18 month contract.
Employee Engagement & Retention:
Design, implement, and continuously improve employee experience programs, including recognition, career development, performance management, and succession planning.
Develop and lead engagement and retention initiatives that support a high-performing, motivated workforce.
Drive continuous improvement of key employee lifecycle experiences, from onboarding through career progression.
Support administration, analysis, and action planning related to Miller's annual employee engagement survey.
Partner with leaders to identify opportunities that strengthen employee commitment, satisfaction, and retention.
Onboarding & Employee Experience:
Enhance the onboarding experience to ensure new employees feel welcomed, connected, and prepared for success.
Create consistency across key employee touchpoints throughout the employee lifecycle.
Align onboarding and employee experience initiatives with broader engagement, culture, and inclusion objectives.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Collaborate with leaders across the organization to embed inclusive practices into recruitment, development, promotion, and succession planning.
Support the development and implementation of scalable DEI strategies, programs, and policies.
Create and facilitate learning opportunities that increase awareness, belonging, and inclusion.
Lead and coordinate employee-led DEI working groups, measuring progress and impact.
Organize culture-building initiatives, awareness campaigns, speaker events, and educational programming.
Learning & Development:
Assess organizational learning needs and identify opportunities to strengthen employee capability and growth.
Leverage the Miller Institute of Excellence and other learning platforms to deliver impactful development experiences.
Oversee the design and delivery of learning programs aligned with business priorities and workforce needs.
Measure program effectiveness and recommend enhancements that support employee and organizational success.
Community Partnerships & Talent Outreach:
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and external partners supporting inclusion and workforce development.
Partner with operational leaders to enhance diversity-focused programs within construction, trucking, and related industries.
Identify and recommend partnership opportunities that support underrepresented groups, including women and BIPOC communities.
Ensure community engagement initiatives align with Miller's talent strategy, employer brand, and social impact goals.
Leadership & Team Development:
Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for learning, engagement, and employee experience initiatives.
Establish clear goals, expectations, and accountability measures.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development support to team members.
Hours per week:
Rate of Pay:
$84,000 to $95,000