Human Resources Partner ( 18 Month Maternity Leave Replacement)

Black & McDonald Limited; Brossard; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald is seeking a Human Resources Partner to join our team in Brossard, Quebec for an 18‑month maternity leave cover. The role supports operations in Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador, focusing on onboarding, employee engagement, talent development, recruitment, and employee services.

The successful candidate will bring 4–7 years of HR experience, bilingual French and English, and a strong knowledge of employment law, with proficiency in MS Office and HRIS.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of HR experience in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Experience in construction sector is an asset.
• Experience advising on performance management and employee relations.
• Experience supporting talent management across a multidivisional structure.
• Solid knowledge of Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• French and English bilingual required.
• HRIS experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist onboarding program and liaise between hiring manager and new hire.
• Facilitate employee engagement action planning and strategies.
• Coordinate employee engagement surveys, New Hire Survey, and Exit Surveys.
• Participate in full-cycle recruitment for the region.
• Provide guidance on conflict and employee relations matters.
• Lead workplace investigations and corrective outcomes.
• Advise on discipline and corrective action per policy.
• Consult with Corporate People Resources on legal disputes.
• Administer benefits program communications.
• Communicate performance management process and provide training.
• Support HR programs like performance, calibration, compensation, talent reviews, and development planning.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Conflict resolution

Benefits administration

Training & development

HR policy knowledge

Bilingual: French & English

Education

Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider delivering high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions across North America. As a family-owned company with more than 100 years of experience and over 6,000 employees, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and building long-term relationships with our clients and employees.

At Black & McDonald, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Black & McDonald is currently seeking a Human Resources Partner to join our team in Brossard, Quebec. This is a temporary full-time position to cover an 18-month maternity and parental leave.

The Human Resources Partner is located in Brossard and reports to the Regional Vice President. Their primary focus is providing support to the operational teams in Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador to support and facilitate key processes including employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, talent development, and other employee services.

The successful candidate for this position is efficient, focused, organized, and willing to work within a fast-paced environment. As an agile learner, the Human Resources Partner will actively promote the B&M Employer Value Proposition, B&M purpose, and embodies the core B&M values. The position will provide HR expertise to the region by performing the below:

• Assist in the facilitation of the employee onboarding program and act as a conduit between hiring manager and new hire.
• Facilitates Employee Engagement Action planning and implementation of strategies designed to improve employee experience.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support for the annual employee engagement survey, the New Hire Survey, and Employee Exit Surveys.
• Participate in full-cycle recruitment activities for the region, including drafting job descriptions, job postings, screening, interviewing, and selection support.
• Partners with managers, supervisors, and employees, providing guidance, assistance, and direction on conflict and employee relations matters.
• Lead workplace investigations, documents, and facilitate corrective outcomes, collaborating with Corporate People Resources where necessary.
• Partner and advises on coordination of discipline and / or corrective action in accordance with Black & McDonald policy, for both union and non-union employee groups.
• Consult with Corporate People Resources in any legal disputes associated with employment matters (i.e. wrongful termination, ESA, human rights, etc.), and provide support where required.
• Administers all requirements of benefits program and ensures employees are well informed and knowledgeable of the benefits programs available to them.
• Communicates the performance management process to the organization, providing training on the process including goal setting, development planning, feedback, and performance assessment.
• In partnership with operations, support HR programs including performance, calibration, compensation, talent reviews, and development planning.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma with a specialization in Human Resources Management

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4-7 years' experience working in human resources, preferably within a fast-paced business group or within a highly matrixed organization servicing multiple sectors/industries.
• Experience working in the construction sector is considered an asset.
• Proven experience providing advice and coaching on performance management and general employee relations matters.
• Proven experience supporting talent management initiatives across a multidivisional structure.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation including applicable Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with an HRIS considered an asset.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Bilingualism (French and English), both written and spoken, is required to effectively support employees and operations across Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.