Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

Clean Harbors is looking for a Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner to support Business Leaders and field-based employees across multiple Lines of Business located in our Quebec region. This role will provide coaching, guidance, support and influence that enables the effective development and delivery of people initiatives to execute business strategy and operational plans. Working in conjunction with the HR Centers of Excellence and alongside the field Operations team, the HRBP will contribute to the development and delivery of Employer of Choice focused HR solutions that support business units across the organization as well as acting as the lead on implementing and aligning with French language compliance laws and regulations.

Fully bilingual in French and English, both verbal and written is required for this position.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group RRSP with company matching component
• Generous paid time off, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!
  
  

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner.
• Strategically works with business leaders to develop and deploy effective employee lifecycle planning including workforce planning, talent acquisition and employee development to meet current and future business needs.
• Partners closely with all teams within the HR department to drive and deliver innovative and value-added HR solutions.
• Acts as the subject matter expert for laws, regulations and procedures related to employment and labor standards in Quebec.
• Work directly with several lines of business and internal departments on compliance to new and existing French language laws.
• Acts as French Language Officer; forming and running the internal French language committee. Delegating responsibilities and action items for goals and initiatives along with Office Québécois De La Langue Française (OQLF) annual audits.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of Provincial and Federal legislation related to day-to-day management of employees.
• Provides recruitment support (at times acting as the primary recruiter) for requisitions within the Quebec portfolio.
• Ensures effective, thorough and objective investigations are completed while acting as a point of escalation for complex employee relations issues.
• Executes and leads programs to understand and improve employee engagement, employee retention and turnover reduction;
• Receive various communications from departments such as Operational documents, policies and procedures, company communications, etc. and interpret/translate to French or English;
• Helps administer union agreements for assigned unions and organizations.
• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or Labor Relations considered an asset;
• Fully bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written required;
• CHRA or equivalent designation is preferred;
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience providing consultative and strategic support on a broad range of HR related issues;
• Ability to read and understand the intent of a given document and translate into the French or English language;
• Previous experience working with the Office Québécois De La Langue Française (OQLF);
• Experience in an Industrial, Environmental or Energy industry is preferred;
• Experience supporting field-based employees ideal;
• Previous experience working with a union setting is considered an asset;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong presentation and public speaking skills;
• Ability to travel throughout QC to support the branch needs as business demands require.
  
  

40-years of sustainability in action. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.