Bilingual HR Specialist

Securitas Inc.; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Securitas Canada is seeking a Bilingual HR Specialist to partner with the Area Human Resources Manager and HR team. The role covers recruitment, employee relations, lifecycle processes, and compliance across the organization.

You will guide on collective agreements, support investigations, and help manage workforce matters while aligning with Securitas values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness. This is a dynamic, across-the-organization HR partner position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience including high-volume recruitment.
• Minimum 2+ years of labour relations experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of collective agreement administration, employment standards, and employee relations practices.
• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and HR reporting.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is required.
• CHRP designation or working toward designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support full-cycle recruitment activities, including for positions requiring government security clearances, bilingual candidates, and staffing of critical roles.
• Provide expert guidance on labour relations, employee relations, and collective agreement interpretation.
• Support employee lifecycle processes from hire through termination, ensuring compliance and service quality.
• Partner with leaders to resolve complex workforce matters, investigations, grievances, and performance concerns.
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with legislation and Securitas values.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

HR reporting

HRIS experience

MS Office

Education

CHRP designation or pursuing designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Bilingual HR Specialist

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Reports To : Area Human Resources Manager

Department: Human Resources

ROLE SUMMARY

The Bilingual HR Specialist serves as a Human Resources partner supporting the AHRM, HR team, operational leaders and employees across the organization. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and support full-cycle recruitment activities, including for certain positions requiring government security clearances, specialized screening requirements, and bilingual (English/French) candidates, while partnering with operational leaders to ensure timely and compliant staffing of critical roles.
• Provide expert guidance on labour relations, employee relations, and collective agreement interpretation.
• Support employee lifecycle processes from hire through termination, ensuring compliance and exceptional employee service.
• Partner with business leaders to resolve complex workforce matters, investigations, grievances, and performance concerns.
• You will help strengthen organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and Securitas values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide guidance regarding collective agreements, employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Manage employee relations matters including performance management, attendance management, investigations, accommodations, and disciplinary actions.
• Administer grievance processes and support constructive labour-management relationships.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, transfers, promotions, leaves, status changes, and terminations.
• Produce and process Records of Employment (ROEs) accurately and within legislated timelines.
• Serve as a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and support the administration of Health & Safety programs, workplace inspections, incident reporting and follow-up, and related compliance activities
• Coordinate benefit administration and maintain accurate HRIS and employee records.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, workforce metrics, and HR documentation for leaders and stakeholders.
• Support organizational projects, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Trains employees and job candidates within assigned Area; conduct new employee orientation.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4-6 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience including high-volume recruitment.
• Minimum 2+ years of labour relations experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of collective agreement administration, employment standards, and employee relations practices.
• Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and HR reporting.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is required.
• CHRP designation or working toward designation is an asset.
• Alignment with Securitas values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• An opportunity to contribute to a global leader in security services.
• A supportive team environment focused on learning and growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive compensation and benefits in line with local market practices.

Securitas Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.