Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

Altis; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP with 3% employer matching

Paid vacation

Sick and personal days

Free parking

Equipment provided

Job summary

Altis in Woodbridge, ON is seeking an HR professional to advance into a Generalist role. This permanent position supports about 100 employees across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia, balancing day‑to‑day HR administration with projects related to policies, health and safety, employee programs and workforce planning.

You’ll be a trusted first contact for managers and staff, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, documentation, HRIS updates and cross‑provincial HR activities, all

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on HR experience (Coordinator/Administrator/Representative or junior Generalist).
• Professional fluency in English and French, written and spoken.
• Practical HR experience supporting employees in Quebec and familiarity with Quebec employment requirements.
• Previous health and safety administration or coordination experience.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources and solid knowledge of Canadian employment standards and HR practices.
• Strong organization, communication and judgement, with ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for employees, answering day-to-day HR questions and providing timely support.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, HRIS updates and other lifecycle activities.
• Support health and safety administration, coordinating requirements with operational leaders to reduce injuries.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee information and support benefits, leaves and employment-related changes.
• Contribute to HR projects involving policies, processes, employee programs and workforce initiatives.
• Support employees and managers across multiple Canadian provinces, including Quebec.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

HR Coordination

HR Administration

Onboarding & Documentation

Health & Safety Administration

Quebec employment requirements

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Job description

Location: Woodbridge, ON, Hybrid, approximately 2 days per week on-site

Language: Bilingual English and French, strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and reference checks required

Salary: $55,000–$70,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Are you an HR professional ready to take the next step into a Generalist role? This permanent opportunity with a growing organization in the service and distribution sector offers the chance to work closely with an experienced HR Manager while building hands‑on experience across the full employee lifecycle.

Supporting approximately 100 employees across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia, you’ll become a trusted first point of contact for employees and managers. You’ll balance day‑to‑day HR administration with meaningful involvement in projects related to health and safety, employee programs, policies, workforce planning and process improvements.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a flexible, collaborative environment where you can broaden your HR experience and contribute ideas while learning directly from an experienced HR leader. Along with a hybrid schedule and a culture that values work‑life balance, you’ll receive company‑paid health and dental benefits, a group RRSP with 3% employer matching, paid vacation, sick and personal days, free parking and company‑provided equipment.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll act as a first point of contact for employees, responding to day‑to‑day HR questions and providing timely support.
• You’ll coordinate recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, HRIS updates and other employee lifecycle activities.
• You’ll support health and safety administration, working with operational leaders to coordinate requirements and help reduce workplace injuries.
• You’ll maintain accurate and confidential employee information while supporting benefits, leaves and employment‑related changes.
• You’ll contribute to HR projects involving policies, processes, employee programs and workforce initiatives.
• You’ll support employees and managers across multiple Canadian provinces, including Quebec.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands‑on Human Resources experience, ideally as an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, HR Representative or junior HR Generalist.
• Professional fluency in both English and French, written and spoken.
• Practical HR experience supporting employees in Quebec and familiarity with Quebec employment requirements.
• Previous health and safety administration or coordination experience.
• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources and strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards and HR practices.
• Strong organization, communication and judgment, with the ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who enjoys being hands‑on with the day‑to‑day details of HR but also wants the opportunity to learn, contribute ideas and get involved in different projects. You’ll work closely with me, support employees across the business and gain exposure to many areas of HR.”