Regional People Partner, QC

CAPREIT; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

CAPREIT in Canada is seeking a bilingual Regional People Partner for the QC region to serve as a trusted advisor to English- and French-speaking leaders and employees. You will drive employee relations, talent management, workforce planning and engagement to support business success.

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, you will ensure policy alignment, conduct investigations as needed, and partner with Benefits, Legal and other stakeholders to deliver integrated people solutions while

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive HR advisory experience.
• Excellent bilingual communication in English and French, with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary People Partner for a bilingual regional portfolio, advising leaders and employees on HR matters.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance, attendance, accommodations, and workplace concerns.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards and internal policies; conduct investigations as needed.

Skills

Relationship-building

Influencing

Communication (French & English)

Analytical thinking

HR best practices

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in HR/Business

CHRP/CRHA designation (asset)

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP

iCIMS

Job description

Are you a bilingual (English & French) HR professional who combines strong business acumen with a passion for people?

Do you excel at building partnerships, navigating complex employee relations matters, and driving employee experience initiatives?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with one of the REITs consistently recognized as 50 Best Employers in Canada, join us as a Regional People Partner, QC and help shape an exceptional employee experience.

Who are we?

We are a growth-oriented company that own and operate the highest quality rental communities across Canada. We offer our residents attractive, comfortable and secure homes and are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team.

Our employees are essential to the success of our communities and we consider them our most valuable assets. We proudly invest in our employees’ learning and growth through our Mentorship Program and our Leadership Development Program, offered in partnership with Concordia University. As a recognized 2025 Mercer Best Employer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. This is reflected in the incredible progress we've made in raising our Engagement Score above the Canadian Top Quartile. It's a testament to the dedication of our people across the country. Together, we will continue to raise our levels of employee engagement.

Who are our Regional People Partners?

Reporting to our Manager, Human Resources, our Regional People Partners serve as a trusted advisor to French and English-speaking leaders and employees across a designated regional portfolio. Partnering closely with business leaders, this role provides strategic people guidance and supports organizational success through effective employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The role ensures alignment with company values, policies, and applicable employment legislation while fostering a positive and high-performing employee experience.

About the Regional People Partner, QC opportunity:

People Partnership & Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary People Partner for an assigned bilingual (French and English) regional portfolio, building strong partnerships with leaders and employees through proactive, practical, and business-focused guidance.
• Advise and coach leaders on employee relations matters, including but not limited to performance management, conflict resolution, workplace accommodations, attendance management, progressive discipline, and workplace concerns.
• Support people-related decision-making to ensure alignment with business objectives, company values, policies, and applicable employment legislation.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen team effectiveness through talent development, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies.
• Manage and support the resolution of employee concerns and workplace issues, including conducting or assisting with investigations, responding to complaints, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external resources as required.
• In collaboration with the Benefits team, support with benefits administration, employee leaves, return-to-work planning, accommodations, wellness initiatives and CNESST-related matters in Quebec.
• Foster an inclusive and engaged workplace culture through coaching, partnership, and the consistent application of people programs and policies.

Talent & Workforce Support

• Partner with leaders and the Talent Acquisition team to support recruitment, talent selection, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Provide guidance on internal mobility, succession planning, employee development, and career progression.
• Support the delivery of performance and talent management programs across the assigned region.
• Support leaders in identifying, developing, and retaining talent to build engaged and high-performing teams.

Employee Experience

• Support initiatives that foster an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Analyze people data and trends to recommend solutions that enhance employee experience and business performance.
• Support change management initiatives and the implementation of People & Talent programs, initiatives, and projects.

People Initiatives & Compliance

• Support key employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, development, transfers, leaves and offboarding.
• Partner with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Training, EHS, Legal and other Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with employment standards, human rights legislation, company policies, and internal practices.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience in an advisory capacity.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations practices, and core HR principles.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated client-service mindset with sound judgment and a proactive approach to resolving people and business challenges.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and other HR technologies (SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, and iCIMS) is considered an asset.
• CHRP or CRHA designation, or progress toward completion, is considered an asset.

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary starting between $66,000.00 - $82,500.00

What’s in it for you?

At CAPREIT, we reward all permanent full-time employees:

• Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus Program