Context
Human Resources Manager - rail project
We are seeking an experienced HR professional recognized for their strategic thinking, attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and ability to support managers in a demanding and evolving project-based environment. This individual will play a key role in supporting operations and implementing engaging, effective, and sustainable HR practices.
Systra Canada is working on numerous rail projects, including the high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto: ALTO.
Missions/Main Duties
Key Responsibilities
- Advise and support managers on all human resources-related issues, including performance management, labor relations, employee engagement, and team development.
- Develop, implement, and refine HR strategies, programs, and policies in line with the organization’s needs.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Serve as a key resource in change management and in facilitating organizational transformations.
- Ensure compliance with laws, standards, internal policies, and best practices in human resources.
- Manage the HR team as well as complex or sensitive cases related to labor relations, personnel issues, and disciplinary or administrative actions.
- Produce HR analyses, recommendations, and metrics to support decision-making and the optimization of management practices.
Profile/Skills
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, administration, or a related field
- At least 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in human resources, including at least 5 years of experience in major infrastructure projects (engineering, rail, and/or construction sectors)
- At least 10 years of experience managing an HR team
- Bilingualism is essential: excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written
- Strong leadership, influence, communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative spirit
- Excellent knowledge of labor laws and best practices in human resources management
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
