Bilingual HR & Labour Relations Specialist (12M, Hybrid)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Training and mentorship

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

CMHC in Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver is seeking a Bilingual HR Specialist, Labour Relations in a Hybrid, temporary full-time role. You will provide expert advice and coaching to employees, leaders and HR Partners to resolve human relations matters and implement employee relations policies.

You will promote fair treatment, ensure compliance with laws and CMHC policies, and support collective bargaining activities during a 12-month assignment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in HR, business administration, industrial relations or related field.
• Minimum five years of HR and employee relations experience.
• Extensive knowledge of HR policies, practices, theories and systems.
• Working knowledge of federal employment law and regulatory issues.
• Experience in facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution; strong negotiation and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication in both official languages (French & English).
• Proficiency with MS Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HR and Employee Relations policies and programs.
• Advise, analyze and coach leaders and employees on resolution of complaints and grievances.
• Act as subject matter expert on complex HR and employee relations issues.
• Develop and deliver communications, training and materials for staff and leaders.
• Conduct fact finding and investigations and prepare findings reports.
• Receive and process notices of workplace harassment or misconduct.
• Prepare analyses and responses to complaints filed with authorities or unions.
• Support the collective bargaining process and new agreements.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Negotiation & coaching

Interpersonal consulting

Advising and coaching

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR/Business/IR

Tools

MS Suite

Case management systems

Job description

CMHC in Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver is seeking a Bilingual HR Specialist, Labour Relations in a Hybrid, temporary full-time role. You will provide expert advice and coaching to employees, leaders and HR Partners to resolve human relations matters and implement employee relations policies.

You will promote fair treatment, ensure compliance with laws and CMHC policies, and support collective bargaining activities during a 12-month assignment.