Bilingual (Fr/En) Human Resources Manager

Canada Life; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards and Recognition

Community

Job summary

Canada Life in Montreal seeks a bilingual Human Resources Manager to support senior leaders, align the HR agenda with company strategy, and deliver practical solutions that strengthen leadership and talent. The role is located at the Montreal head office with a hybrid model requiring three in-office days.

You will advise senior leaders, manage employee relations, champion data-driven HR practices, and drive talent plans while providing coaching on leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bilingual HR professional with 7-10+ years of experience.
• Degree/diploma in HR or related field; HR certification is a plus.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders and deliver results.
• Strong data analysis and reporting using HRIS and Excel.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical judgments.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and coaching to client groups and leaders on HR policy and practices.
• Counsel employees on work-related issues.
• Escalate employee issues and support complex resolution.
• Identify people issues across groups and COE areas and propose actions.
• Use workforce insights to inform leadership decisions.
• Support cyclical HR processes and participate in HR projects.
• Participate in HR committees to share best practices.
• Contribute to talent plans and diagnostics of organizational health.
• Elevate managerial capabilities through advice and coaching.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

HR leadership

Executive coaching

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Trend analysis

Communication

Confidentiality & judgment

Excel

HRIS

MS Copilot / Office

Education

Degree/Diploma in HR Management or Business Administration

HR Certification (asset)

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Microsoft Copilot

MS Office

Job description

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a bilingual Human Resources Manager to join our collaborative and passionate Human Resources team that is committed to helping our people and business succeed. In this role you will provide consultative support and service to executive/senior level people leaders, to support the development and delivery of the HR agenda that aligns to the vision and strategies of the company. As a trusted advisor, you will do the right thing by providing thoughtful and balanced advice, step up to navigate complex people priorities and deliver practical solutions that strengthen leadership capability, advance talent priorities and help our teams thrive.

What You Will Do

• Provide HR related advice and coaching to assigned client groups and business leaders (typically ranging from SVP to AVP level) on matters related to HR policy or practices, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, compensation decisions, structures and organizational effectiveness, employee engagement etc
• Provide counsel and support to individual employees on work related issues (employee advocacy)
• Manage the escalation of employee issues and engage with Employee Relations to support complex employee issue resolution
• Identify people related issues/themes across client groups and HR Center of Excellence (COE) areas, and recommend actions to mitigate risks and act on opportunities
• Use workforce insights to help leaders understand emerging people challenges, uncover contributing factors, and make informed decisions
• Support cyclical HR processes for supported client groups (i.e. talent management, salary administration etc.). Participate on project teams and/or develop and/or deliver small scale HR projects to the business (i.e. coordinating HR projects with members of the HR community and other key business stakeholders including other HR teams)
• Participate on cross-line business HR committees and councils to share best practices, lessons learned and collaborate on initiatives
• Support and contribute to talent plans for the business/function supported (i.e. diagnostics of organizational health, key business/function needs and opportunities; strategies for recruitment, retention and development of talent pools; organizational effectiveness plans including development of strategic capabilities; elevating overall talent bench for supported businesses/functions)
• Elevate people managerial capabilities by providing advice, support and coaching to senior level people leaders on all people and talent matters (i.e. leadership, team facilitation, situational training)

What You Will Bring

• Bilingualism (fluent in French and English) required, as the position will regularly serve our clients with English and French-speaking need
• 7-10+ years as a bilingual HR professional
• Ideal education includes a post‑secondary Degree/Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration or a related field; an HR certification is an asset
• A hands‑on project manager with a business partner mindset who has the experience and confidence necessary to work with senior business leaders, HR leaders, and employees at all levels to deliver results
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with multiple stakeholders. Ability to network across functional teams and build solid client relationships
• Sound problem solving and influencing skills, coupled with an ability to understand broad Human Resource issues and resolve conflict situations in a diplomatic manner
• Ability to multi‑task with strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Excellent data analysis skills with a well‑developed ability to think analytically and present various analyses in a useful and understandable format
• Ability to identify trends and/or anomalies in a dataset and conduct follow‑up root cause investigation
• Ability to communicate and present findings in a succinct and professional manner
• Strong work ethic, a high respect for confidentiality and sound professional judgment and initiative. Strong accountability and responsibility to meet aggressive deadlines
• Expert Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets; advanced knowledge of HRIS and reporting systems; and proficiency with Microsoft Copilot and other Microsoft Office applications to enhance analysis, reporting, and productivity
• Previous experience supporting or experience in the financial or insurance industry is preferred

This position will be located in the Montreal head office and follows a hybrid work model, with an in‑office presence required three days per week.

The base salary for this position is between $102,000 - $152,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full‑time or part‑time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.