Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Performance incentive

Insurance plan

Growth & mentorship

Indigenous accommodations

Job summary

Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation in Ottawa, Ontario seeks a bilingual Human Resources Business Partner to provide professional HR support and advice to employees and people leaders in all aspects of HR management. You will help deliver HR strategies and operations aligned with corporate plans.

Join CMHC to support leadership, improve relationships, and deliver data-driven HR solutions. A degree in HR/Business/Psychology and at least five years of HR experience, with fluent FR/EN, are required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field such as HR, business administration or psychology.
• Minimum five years’ experience in HR with employment policies, practices, legislative issues and regulations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to results and accountability with proactive resolution of challenges and timely delivery of high‑quality work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English).
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable HR recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to people leaders and employees on HR matters.
• Interpret HR policies and guidelines for managers and employees.
• Work closely with managers and employees to improve work relationships, morale and retention.
• Prepare ad hoc and regular management reports supporting performance management, recruitment, succession, and workforce planning.
• Analyze HR issues and concerns arising from operations; plan and recommend strategies driven by data.
• Enable improved decision-making through research, analysis and HR data best practices.

Skills

Bilingual communication FR/EN

HR policies & compliance

Data analysis

Time management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Job description

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Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

Job Requisition ID: 12685

Position Status:Permanent Full Time

Position Type:Hybrid

Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):CBC

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $86816.59to $108520.74and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the People and Culture team, in the Bilingual Business Partner, Human Resources position. In this role, you will provide professional, practical and client-focused human resources (HR) support and advice to employees and people leaders in all aspects of human resource management. You will also support corporate strategies and plans to ensure the effective delivery of HR strategies and operations.

What you'll do:

• Provide expert guidance to people leaders and employees on a diverse range of human resources matters including strategies, techniques, practices and approaches geared towards effective leadership / people management and collaboration in the workplace.
• Interpret HR policies and guidelines for managers and employees to make recommendations and assist them in their decision-making, working with relevant HR stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase retention.
• Prepare ad hoc and regular management reports supporting performance management, recruitment, succession, and workforce planning.
• Analyze Human Resources issues and concerns arising from operations; plan and recommend strategies and options driven and supported by data to address them; support management in implementing solutions.
• Enable improved decision-making through research, analysis, interpretation and provision of best practice HR data and options.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as human resources, business administration or psychology.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in Human Resources employment policies, practices, legislative issues and regulations, and related industry trends. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• A demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to results and accountability, demonstrated through consistent follow-through, proactive resolution of challenges and the timely delivery of high‑quality work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English), including demonstrated presentation/facilitation skills to a wide variety of audiences.
• A demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable HR recommendations that support business strategy.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and influence and/or negotiate with internal and/or external clients.

It would be great if you also had:

• A Certified HR Professional (CHRP) designation, either completed or currently in progress.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.