06 Mar Human Resources Director | Mirabel

Our client is looking for a Director of Human Resources to provide HR expertise to the organization, plan, manage, control, and ensure the effectiveness of matters related to human resources administration and labor relations management. The role also actively contributes to the pursuit of the company’s strategic objectives, the sharing of its values, and the development of its corporate culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the organization’s human resources, including team management, conflict resolution, development of internal communication processes, and overall workplace relationship dynamics;
• Oversee labor relations, including the interpretation, application, and negotiation of the collective agreement;
• Handle talent management and staffing, including updating and enhancing recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies and processes to meet the organization’s staffing and competency needs;
• Evaluate employee contributions, motivation, individual performance, and overall organizational HR performance;
• Oversee competency development and succession planning;
• Manage compensation and salary equity;
• Ensure workplace health, safety, and well-being, including risk management, disability cases, and mental health issues;
• Manage internal communications related to HR functions and HR marketing.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations;
• Member of the ”Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés” (CRHA/CRIA);
• 10 years of experience in human resources management in a unionized environment, including 5 years in a leadership role;
• Strong experience in all aspects of human resources management and occupational health and safety (OHS) in a unionized environment;
• Expertise in the interpretation and application of collective agreements;
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, particularly the Labor Code, the Act respecting labor standards, the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Pay Equity Act;
• Experience on a management committee (an asset);
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and Excel);
• Mastery of the French language, with excellent writing skills and autonomy.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Mobilizing leadership;
• Speech, traits, and abilities that inspire respect, trust, and dynamism;
• Hands-on management approach with visibility and presence in the field;
• Strong skills in attracting, retaining, and mobilizing staff, managing change, and coaching;
• Demonstrated talent for effective and efficient resource management, including cost control;
• Strong communication and persuasion skills;
• Intellectual honesty, transparency, clarity in communication, and assertiveness (the ability to address issues and say no when necessary);
• Committed and motivated by achieving results;
• Proactive, dynamic, and with a strong sense of initiative;
• Flexible, available, and able to adapt to the organization’s culture, orientations, needs, and constraints;
• Ability to think pragmatically, strategically, and creatively;
• Team spirit with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Humility, ethics, and professional integrity, including a strong work ethic;
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, perform under pressure, and handle multiple tasks in an organized and efficient manner;
• Problem-solving ability, decision-making skills, innovation, and creativity;
• High level of rigour, synthesis, analysis, and excellent judgment;
• Friendliness, humility, contagious smiles, and a sense of humor.