Aecon
First job
Human Resources Administrator
Fun facts
She loves chocolate, is a trained jiu jitsu fighter, dislikes fluorescent lights and walks really fast.

Amandeep Chahal2026 Finalist

Sr. Director, Human Resources at Aecon

Aecon

Amandeep has a winning combo: Unwavering commitment to excellence and positivity. 

Colleagues described her as a passionate, curious, and empowering Human Resources leader. This past year year was a big one for her. She added a whole new sector to her portfolio, lead two acquisitions and employee transitions to Aecon, created an Aecon-wide estimating field rotation program, a sector specific playbook to address talent gaps within the rail sector, all the while, keeping her team positive and engaged. Coworkers say she doesn’t just excel at her job. She inspires others to be their best and has a knack for getting support from colleagues in executing challenging, rewarding work. Recently, she was Aecon’s HR lead for two complex US acquisitions, and was part of the UTS and the UTS HR team who won the Tracc award for Best Employer in the Rail Industry.

What voters said

"Amandeep exemplifies the kind of leader we all aspire to be. She is a phenomenal manager who has not only developed herself into an outstanding leader but has also played a pivotal role in shaping my career journey. Her guidance and unwavering support have made a lasting impact."
First job
Human Resources Administrator
Fun facts
She loves chocolate, is a trained jiu jitsu fighter, dislikes fluorescent lights and walks really fast.

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