Human Resources Business Partner

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Description : Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure?

From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure and reservation system, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada.

Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility. As an HRBP at VIA Rail Canada, the incumbent will play a key role in providing strategic HR guidance and support the HR cycle activities for a diverse population of unionized and non-unionized employees located throughout Canada.

The incumbent of the role will support the rollout of HR initiatives while coaching the managers on policies and practices.

Responsibilities :

• Understand the context, issues and challenges of your partners within VIA’s organization;
• Strategically support the culture change and evolution of the sector;
• Develop and orchestrate the implementation of human resources solutions to resolve problems;
• Support managers in labor relations issues, establish positive relations with union players;
• Interact with managers and positively influence them in their business decisions at various levels such as : employee engagement and experience, etc.;
• Deploy all activities of the human resources cycle in the business area, such as workforce planning, performance and compensation management, employee relations, talent and leadership development, and change management;
• Monitor the organizational climate in order to propose innovative solutions to enhance the level of engagement in the work environment;
• Coach managers in their interaction with employees to foster a healthy work environment;
• Collaborate with human resources centers of expertise to implement the team's strategic priorities.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations or any other pertinent diploma will be evaluated;
• Six to eight years of relevant experience, the majority in a unionized environment;
• Must understand French and speak it.

Competencies :

• Ability to analyze business issues and recommend effective and adapted solutions;
• Knowledge of employment / labor standards in Canada as well as Knowledge of Human Rights Legislation;
• Highly ethical and able to deal with confidential issues with tact & discretion;
• Good understanding of change management;
• Being an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment;
• Ability to influence management teams and union representatives;
• High degree of organizational skills and autonomy;
• Capable of effectively managing multiple demands from a variety of sources.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know.

Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Why choose VIA Rail?

• Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package;
• Flexible options for hybrid remote work;
• A close-knit team of happy co-workers;
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement;
• An environment that supports employee health and well-being;
• A wide range of health and wellness benefits for employees and their families, including unlimited telemedicine service;
• To contribute to a sustainable transportation service connecting Canadian communities;
• First as an employer of choice and as the most trusted carrier among transportation companies in the 2022 Canadian Reputation study published by Leger.

Learn more about VIA Rail : https : / / corpo.viarail.ca / en / companyJoin our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!

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