Director of Human Resources

Cannara; Farnham; Presencial; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cannara is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations in a manufacturing environment. You will partner with managers to implement strategies, programs, and policies, driving talent acquisition, performance management, training, and organizational development.

The role oversees labor relations, health and safety, and the HR team, ensuring CNESST compliance and a healthy, compliant workplace while supporting workforce planning and leadership development.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management, industrial relations, business administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years of HR experience with 5+ years in management.
• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Inspiring leadership with managerial courage and strong influencing skills.
• Proficiency in Quebec labor laws and HR best practices.
• Strong change and project management abilities.
• Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and communication.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and policies.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention strategies.
• Lead labor relations, performance management, and OHS programs.
• Develop and coach the HR team, set priorities, and monitor KPIs.
• Ensure CNESST compliance and workplace health, safety, and well-being.
• Support managers with workforce planning and succession initiatives.

Conocimientos

Labor relations

Talent acquisition

Performance mgmt

OHS

Training & development

Org development

Team leadership

Bilingual FR/EN

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in HR mgmt/IR/business

Descripción del empleo

General Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for managing, coordinating, and optimizing all HR operations within the organization. He or she ensures the implementation of defined strategies, programs, and policies and acts as a business partner to managers to support the achievement of the company’s operational objectives.
The incumbent leads activities related to labor relations, talent acquisition, performance management, occupational health and safety, training, and organizational development. He or she is also responsible for managing and developing the HR team.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department.
• Ensure the consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop the Human Resources team.
• Establish the department’s operational priorities.
• Ensure the achievement of the team’s individual and collective objectives.
• Promote skills development and succession planning within the department.
• Act as a coach to HR team members.
• Advise managers on the application of labor laws, internal policies, and best management practices.

• Oversee disciplinary and administrative cases and internal investigations.
• Assist in conflict resolution and the management of complex situations.
• Ensure a healthy and motivating work environment.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities.
• Ensure the effectiveness of employee attraction and retention strategies.
• Participate in workforce planning.
• Support managers with their recruitment needs.
• Oversee the performance management process.
• Ensure the implementation of training and development programs.
• Participate in identifying talent and succession needs.
• Support managers in developing their management skills.
• Support initiatives aimed at employee engagement and motivation.
• Oversee the OHS team and prevention programs.
• Ensure compliance with CNESST requirements and applicable legislation.
• Participate in monitoring OHS indicators and action plans.
• Support managers in their health and safety responsibilities.
• Promote a culture of prevention and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Generate the HR metrics necessary for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, industrial relations, business administration, or any other relevant combination.
• At least 7 to 10 years of experience in human resources, including 5 years in a management role.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Inspiring leadership.
• Managerial courage.
• Ability to influence and motivate.
• Results-oriented.
• Excellent knowledge of Quebec labor laws.
• Proficiency in HR best practices.
• Solid understanding of issues related to manufacturing operations.
• Change management.
• Project management.
• Team development.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Effective communication.
• Collaborative approach.
• Bilingualism in French and English (to communicate with employees with and outside of Quebec).

The list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is therefore not a complete and detailed list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be performed by the incumbent of this position.

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