Bilingual Business Partner, Human Resources (Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto)

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role
Join the People and Culture Team as a Bilingual Business Partner, Human Resources. You will provide professional, pragmatic and client-focused human resources (HR) support and advice to employees and people leaders in all aspects of human resource management. You will also support corporate strategies and plans to ensure the effective delivery of HR strategies and operations.

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert guidance to people leaders and employees on a diverse range of human resources matters including strategies, techniques, practices and approaches geared towards effective leadership / people management and collaboration in the workplace.
• Interpret HR policies and guidelines for managers and employees to make recommendations and assist them in their decision-making, working with relevant HR stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase retention.
• Influence and motivate employees and client groups by providing guidance and information for clients to make informed decisions / courses of action.
• Prepare ad hoc and regular management reports supporting performance management, recruitment, succession, and workforce planning.
• Enable improved managerial decision-making through research, analysis, interpretation and provision of best practice HR data and options.
• Analyze Human Resources issues and concerns arising from operations; plan and recommend strategies and options driven and supported by data to address them; support management in implementing solutions.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as human resources, business administration or psychology and/or a combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in Human Resources employment policies, practices, legislative issues and regulations, and related industry trends.
• A results-driven approach with the proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English), including demonstrated presentation/facilitation skills to a wide variety of audiences.
• A demonstrated ability to identify new ways for HR to support business strategy.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skills in persuasion, influencing and/or negotiating with internal and/or external stakeholders.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!