Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
About the role
We’re looking for a Bilingual Director, Human resources to join our growing team! You will be a strategic partner to our Global head office and Canadian Finance groups. In this role, ability to think strategically, make strategic decisions, and move complex issues forward in pragmatic and sustainable ways will be instrumental to your success. A significant part of your work will support identifying and nurturing talent within the business whose skills and performance having a long-term impact on our business.
What you’ll do here:
Lead a team of experienced HR professionals and support their development via coaching, modeling key behaviors/strategies, encouraging collaboration, providing guidance to facilitate resolutions to work challenges and establishing HR as a valued partner for stakeholders.
Lead organizational culture change related to talent and provide change management expertise.
Sit at the table with Global head office and Canadian Finance leadership to support their business strategy and influence organization design.
Support, promote, and model Intact’s diversity, equity and inclusion vision and initiatives.
Lead various working committees and provide alignments to guide strategic decisions.
Ensure appropriate governance of practices and perform analyze to assess program.
What you bring to the table:
For all candidates across Canada: Bilingualism (French / English) is required considering the need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.
University degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management or a combination of education and relevant experience.
More than 10 years of experience in human resources, including 7 years as a Human Resources Business Partner.
Experience in managning a team of HR professionnals.
CHRP and/or CHRL designation.
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing others, with an ability to instill trust, motivate and empower people towards a course of action.
An inclusive, influential, and inspiring leadership style that allows to rally people around common goals. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience in talent management with a focus on working with line executives to identify, engage, develop, and retain top talent in the organization.
Proven experience in managing cross-functional projects. Flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment to work with others in a professional and effective way.
Experience in leading change management to drive culture change and employee engagement.
Extensive experience in aligning and prioritizing human resources strategies with the organizational business plan.
Solid business acumen and an results oriented.
High energy, self-starting professional with strong strategic thinking and exceptional ethics and integrity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong presentation and facilitation skills.
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
Flexible work arrangements
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.
