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Human Resources Director

No. 96
May 16, 2025
Location
Sorel-Tracy
Salary
Between $120,000 and $130,000 annually, flexible depending on experience.
Job category
Management - Executive
Type of job
Permanent
Schedule
Day shift, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. with flexibility.
Are you known for your ability to unite teams, foster a strong organizational culture, and act as a strategic HR pillar? Are you motivated by the idea of contributing to the growth of a transforming company while ensuring a human and proactive approach to managing human capital? This role is tailor-made for you. Our partner, a major international company in the agri-food sector experiencing strong growth in Canada, is looking for a Human Resources Director for its production site located in Sorel-Tracy. Reporting to the VP of Human Resources based at the head office, the selected candidate will play a key role in deploying local organizational strategies while embodying the company’s values on the ground.

Tasks

  • Act as a strategic partner to local management to support business initiatives with aligned, effective, and responsible HR practices.
  • Promote and embed the company culture by supporting managers and teams in their day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure smooth labor relations in a unionized environment and represent the employer in various labor relations committees.
  • Support managers in interpreting and applying the collective agreement, particularly in grievance management.
  • Lead talent management activities: staffing, engagement, skills development, performance, and succession planning.
  • Oversee the local implementation of corporate HR programs and policies.
  • Measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives using key performance indicators (KPIs) and suggest adjustments to optimize results.
  • Develop internal communication strategies to strengthen employee engagement.
  • Design and implement training plans to support the professional growth of plant employees.
  • Be actively present on the ground to stay connected with teams, understand their challenges, and adjust practices accordingly.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Actively participate in the plant’s management committee.
  • Perform any other related duties and manage projects as requested.

Advantages

  • Competitive salary with performance bonus.
  • Hybrid work model and flexible environment.
  • Comprehensive group insurance fully covered by the employer.
  • Health and wellness spending accounts.
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • 4 weeks of vacation from day one (negotiable depending on experience), plus personal and sick days.
  • Opportunities for career advancement at national and international levels.
  • Opportunity to shape and promote a new HR culture.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 3 years in a unionized environment.
  • Excellent knowledge of labor laws and employment standards.
  • Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels.
  • Experience in deploying HR programs and managing change.
  • Experience in day-to-day HR operations management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Collaborative leadership style, results-oriented, attentive, and positively influential.
  • CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation is a strong asset.

Desired profile

  • You are a unifying leader able to rally teams around common goals.
  • You combine strategic vision with hands-on execution.
  • You are known for your human approach, humility, and active listening.
  • You are curious, creative, and enjoy innovating to solve complex issues.
  • You thrive in a dynamic environment filled with stimulating challenges.

Advisor for this position

Philippe Falardeau
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