Director, Human Resources

Revera Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an experienced HR Leader to partner with Support Office and lead Labour Relations across Canada and the USA. This hybrid role requires in-office presence in Mississauga at least 3 days per week and extensive collaboration with executive teams.

Based in Mississauga, the role focuses on providing HR guidance, managing employee relations, and driving organizational design and workforce planning across corporate functions.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources or Labour Relations.
• 10+ years of progressive HR/Labour Relations experience in a unionized, multi-site environment.
• Extensive experience leading collective bargaining and acting as chief spokesperson.
• Strong knowledge of employment, labour, human rights, and health & safety legislation.
• Proven experience leading and developing HR Business Partners.
• Exceptional influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR partner for Support Office, providing direct HR guidance and support to department leaders and employees.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to support hiring, workforce planning, and organizational design for corporate functions.
• Provide advice and direction on employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, progressive discipline, and terminations.
• Lead collective bargaining, negotiations, conciliation, and interest arbitration as chief spokesperson.
• Oversee mediations, rights arbitrations, labour board matters, human rights complaints, and tribunal proceedings in partnership with Legal.
• Develop and elevate your HRBP team to a high standard of execution.
• Develop tools, training, and processes to strengthen labour relations practices across regions.
• Respond to union organizing activities, certifications, and related proceedings.
• Oversee pay equity compliance and related submissions where applicable.

Skills

Influencing

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Travel

Education

University degree in Human Resources or Labour Relations

Job description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. This is a Hybrid position with the expectation to be in the office minimum of 3 days a week. Position Summary At Cogir, we do more than operate senior living residences across Canada and USA. We create living environments. With 16,000 employees across Canada, a strong entrepreneurial culture, and two head offices based in Montreal, Québec and Mississauga, Ontario, we are evolving rapidly. Accelerated growth, recent acquisitions, and operational transformation are shaping our next chapter of excellence. Our values: Human focus, Creativity and Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Office & Corporate HR Leadership
  • Act as the primary HR partner for Support Office, providing direct HR guidance and support to department leaders and employees.
  • Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to support hiring, workforce planning, and organizational design for corporate functions.
  • Provide advice and direction on employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, progressive discipline, and terminations.
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and legislation across corporate departments.
  • Support leaders with ongoing people matters, team effectiveness, and organizational changes.
• Labour Relations Leadership
  • Lead collective bargaining, negotiations, conciliation, and interest arbitration as chief spokesperson.
  • Provide expert guidance on collective agreement interpretation, grievance strategy, progressive discipline, and terminations.
  • Oversee mediations, rights arbitrations, labour board matters, human rights complaints, and tribunal proceedings in partnership with Legal.
  • Develop and elevate your HRBP team to a high standard of execution.
  • Develop tools, training, and processes to strengthen labour relations practices across regions.
  • Respond to union organizing activities, certifications, and related proceedings.
  • Oversee pay equity compliance and related submissions where applicable.
• HR Operational Oversight
  • Lead and mentor a team of HR Business Partners supporting multi-site operations.
  • Accelerate post-acquisition integration (culture, practices, leadership).
  • Ensure consistent execution of HR programs, policies, investigations, disability management, and health & safety compliance.
  • Provide oversight and guidance on complex workplace investigations and sensitive employee matters.
  • Oversee performance management, talent review, succession planning, and engagement action planning across region.
• Business Partnership & Strategy
  • Act as the primary HR partner to senior Operations leaders.
  • Work closely with Legal and Communications on high-risk, high-impact matters.
  • Use workforce metrics and trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
  • Support organizational change initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring.
  • Ensure compliance with provincial and federal employment and labour legislation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources or Labour Relations.
• 10+ years of progressive HR/Labour Relations experience in a unionized, multi-site environment.
• Extensive experience leading collective bargaining and acting as chief spokesperson.
• Deep expertise in grievance management, arbitration preparation, and collective agreement administration.
• Strong knowledge of employment, labour, human rights, and health & safety legislation.
• Proven experience leading and developing HR Business Partners.
• Exceptional influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly operational, solutions-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Salary Range

$130,000 - $160,000

Benefits

• We’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today.
• There are various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

The Mission of Cogir Senior Living Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions.

A Unique Experience As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement.