Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

Telecon; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

RRSP with company match

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Telecon is seeking a bilingual Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Canada. The role is full-time and primarily remote, with 1–2 days per week in our Vaughan office and travel to Ottawa at least twice per month.

The position focuses on labour and employee relations, requiring fluent French and English for daily communications with a bilingual client base. Telecon supports growth and values inclusive, compliant HR practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in human resources, with a focus on Labour and Employee relations.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment is required.
• Experience in the construction and/or manufacturing industry is an asset.
• Effective communicator and influencer.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coaches, counsels, develops careers and conducts disciplinary actions.
• Investigates employee relations issues and advises managers.
• Improves work relationships, morale, productivity and retention.
• Reports headcount, turnover, recruitment and ad hoc metrics.
• Advises on restructures, workforce planning and succession.
• Manages leave and return-to-work programs.
• Partners with managers to provide value-added services.
• Keeps knowledge of the business unit's finances and competition.
• Ensures compliance with labour laws and regulations.
• Advises on labor law and collective bargaining agreements.
• Undertakes special projects.

Job description

Telecon is seeking an energetic, career-minded professional to join our growing team as a Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner.

This full-time position is primarily remote with only 1–2 days per week required in our office located in Vaughan. This position also requires travel to Ottawa at least twice per month.

This position requires the candidate to be bilingual in French and English in order to assist a group of French and English speaking clients. This skill is required on a daily basis and involves the ability to read, write, and speak in both languages.

The Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner provides support for all human resources-related issues within their assigned client group, with a focus on labour and employee relations. The successful candidate will work closely with Operational business unit leaders and act as an ambassador of Telecon's values and a change agent in collaboration with the business.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

The expected annual salary for this position is in the range of $90,000–$100,000, based on the richness and diversity of the candidate's experience, training, skills, and internal equity. The final salary may vary depending on the successful candidate's profile.

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to Leaders (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) while ensuring full compliance with the Collective Agreements where applicable.
• Manage employee relations issues, which involves conducting investigations, making recommendations to managers, and helping them resolve issues.
• Works closely with Leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Report on key metrics and data, including headcount, turnover, and recruitment, and prepare ad hoc reports.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Manage leave and return-to-work programs.
• Foster partnerships to provide managers and employees with value-added services that reflect the company's goals and productivity.
• Maintain an effective level of knowledge of the business unit's financial situation, culture, and competition.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of legal requirements related to day-to-day employee management, legal risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the company on labor law, industrial relations, and collective bargaining agreements, as applicable.
• Undertake other special projects as required.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THESE SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in human resources, with a focus on Labour and Employee relations.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment is required.
• Experience in the construction and/or manufacturing industry is an asset.
• Effective communicator and influencer.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

AT TELECON, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GOT YOU COVERED.

What we have to offer:

• Industry-leading healthcare – possibility of Dental plan with employee participation;
• RRSP with matching company contribution;
• Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential;
• Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more.

Here are the extras that make the difference:

• A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential;
• Training provided for technical positions;
• Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority.
• Telecon values different views and new ideas.

Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow’s connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.

For more information on Telecon, visit http://www.telecon.com/ or follow us:

• LinkedIn: @Telecon
• Facebook: @Telecon
• X: @TeleconGroup
• Instagram: @Telecongroup

**The wage/salary stated in this job posting is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a contractual commitment and may differ from the compensation offered should your employment pertain to a position other than the one specified.