DescriptionCogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.Human Focus – Creativity - ExcellenceWe’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!This is a Hybrid position with the expectation to be in the office minimum of 3 days a week.Position SummaryAt Cogir, we do more than operate senior living residences across Canada and USA. We create living environments.With 16,000 employees across Canada, a strong entrepreneurial culture, and two head offices based in Montreal, Québec and Mississauga, Ontario, we are evolving rapidly. Accelerated growth, recent acquisitions, and operational transformation are shaping our next chapter of excellence. Our values: Human focus, Creativity and Excellence.We are looking for a high-impact HR leader specialized in labour relations, someone who combines strategic firmness with human intelligence.You will be at the heart of operational stability and performance. Reporting to the National VP of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources is a senior HR leader responsible for overseeing regional HR operations through a team of 5 HR Business Partners while serving as the organization’s subject matter expert in Labour Relations.This role partners closely with Operations Leadership, Legal, and Communications to ensure consistent, compliant, and business-aligned people practice across Cogir’s retirement sites and support office.This position is highly operational in nature, balancing hands-on labour relations leadership with strategic HR oversight to drive performance, mitigate risk,



and support operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Office & Corporate HR LeadershipAct as the primary HR partner for Support Office, providing direct HR guidance and support to department leaders and employees.Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to support hiring, workforce planning, and organizational design for corporate functionsProvide advice and direction on employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, progressive discipline, and terminationsEnsure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and legislation across corporate departmentsSupport leaders with ongoing people matters, team effectiveness, and organizational changesLabour Relations LeadershipLead collective bargaining, negotiations, conciliation, and interest arbitration as chief spokespersonProvide expert guidance on collective agreement interpretation, grievance strategy, progressive discipline, and terminationsOversee mediations, rights arbitrations, labour board matters, human rights complaints, and tribunal proceedings in partnership with LegalDevelop and elevate your HRBP team to a high standard of executionDevelop tools, training, and processes to strengthen labour relations practices across regionsRespond to union organizing activities, certifications, and related proceedingsOversee pay equity compliance and related submissions where applicableHR Operational OversightLead and mentor a team of HR Business Partners supporting multi-site operationsAccelerate post-acquisition integration (culture, practices, leadership)Ensure consistent execution of HR programs, policies,



investigations, disability management, and health & safety complianceProvide oversight and guidance on complex workplace investigations and sensitive employee mattersOversee performance management, talent review, succession planning, and engagement action planning across region.Business Partnership & StrategyAct as the primary HR partner to senior Operations leadersWork closely with Legal and Communications on high-risk, high-impact mattersUse workforce metrics and trends to proactively identify risks and opportunitiesSupport organizational change initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuringEnsure compliance with provincial and federal employment and labour legislationQualificationsUniversity degree in Human Resources or Labour Relations.10+ years of progressive HR/Labour Relations experience in a unionized, multi-site environmentExtensive experience leading collective bargaining and acting as chief spokespersonDeep expertise in grievance management, arbitration preparation, and collective agreement administrationStrong knowledge of employment, labour, human rights, and health & safety legislationProven experience leading and developing HR Business PartnersExceptional influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skillsHighly operational, solutions-oriented, and comfortable in quick-paced environmentsAbility and willingness to travelBilingualism in English and French is requiredSalary Range: $130,000 - $160,000Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Bilingual Director Of Hr (English/French) - C$130,000 - C$160,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Cogir
📍 Toronto