Human Resources Director - Bilingual

About Avenir Energy Ltd.

Avenir Energy Ltd. is one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing propane distribution companies. We are a fast-paced, customer-focused, field-based business with operations across the country and a commitment to excellence. With over 400 dedicated team members, we are driven to become the propane distributor of choice in North America.

At Avenir Energy, we offer a dynamic, respectful, and collaborative work environment where every team member plays a key role in our success. As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full coverage for health, dental, paramedical, and life insurance, including virtual healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for you and your family to help improve health and well-being.
• Retirement Planning: RRSP and TFSA options with employer-matching contributions to help you plan for your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation, floater days, and flexible time-off programs to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Incentive Programs: Annual performance-based rewards for both individual and company achievements.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Human Resources (HR) Director to lead and manage all aspects of our HR function. The HR Director will play a pivotal role in shaping our organizational culture, supporting employee engagement, and ensuring that HR strategies align with the company’s overall goals. This individual will lead our HR team and work closely with company leadership to develop and execute talent acquisition, development, retention, and organizational effectiveness strategies. This on-site position may be based in Calgary, Edmonton or Ottawa.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and values.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and drive organizational performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the company’s culture, focusing on employee engagement, inclusivity, and organizational development.

2. Talent Management & Development

• Oversee recruitment, retention, and onboarding processes to ensure the company attracts and retains top talent.
• Implement and manage employee development programs, including training, performance management, career development, and succession planning.
• Establish and evaluate employee performance systems that support both individual growth and organizational success.

3. Employee Relations

• Foster a positive and productive work environment, addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Implement and maintain employee engagement programs to enhance morale, satisfaction, and retention.
• Advise management on labor relations, employee benefits, compensation, and performance management issues.

4. Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness, equity, and compliance with legal standards.
• Manage the company’s benefits offerings, ensuring the programs meet employee needs while being cost-effective for the organization.

5. Compliance & Legal

• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks and HR policies to reflect changes in legal requirements and best practices.

6. HR Metrics & Reporting

• Analyze HR data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on HR performance, employee engagement, turnover, and other key metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
• Proven experience in talent management, organizational development, and employee relations.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior management and employees at all levels.
• Bilingual (French and English)

Key Attributes

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to driving change and innovation.
• High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills.

Avenir Energy is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. By applying for a position with Avenir Energy, you understand that we use third party systems and recruiting agencies that may employ the use of Artificial Intelligence within their programs for finding, screening, assessing, and/or selecting candidates. You also understand that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of appropriate background checks. The type of checks performed is determined by the role and Avenir Energy’s employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks you are required to complete. We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.