Bilingual HR Advisor – Regional, QC, ON

Giant Tiger

Bilingual HR Advisor for Giant Tiger supporting HR functions in Quebec and Ontario stores. Role includes employee relations, talent management, and conducting investigations.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$66,000 - CA$99,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices, with a strong focus on bilingual communication in English and French. Proven ability to conduct investigations, provide training, and advise on compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bilingualism (English And French)Employee RelationsHR Best PracticesDiscrimination And Harassment InvestigationsPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Human Resources ManagementEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementHR Leadership TrainingLabour RelationsMOL & Human Rights Claims SupportReturn To Work ProcessProvincial Employment LawChange ManagementAdministrative Activities

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Post Secondary Education In Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Franchisee RelationsEmployee Relations IssuesCNESST ClaimsHealth And Safety MattersTalent Development Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Franchisees and Store Manager on employee relations matters including performance management, compensation, employee engagement and employee relations
Execute business unit visits (changeover and engagement) working collaboratively with business unit to assess engagement and advise on HR Best Practices
Conduct discrimination and harassment investigations, providing recommendations and documentation to the business unit
Partner with the Manager/Owner on CNESST claims and any litigation and act as a trusted advisor on these matters
Where required inform the business unit on labour and employee relations issues to mitigate risk
Conduct HR leadership training for business unit on Giant Tiger Talent Development Programs
Provide Best advice on Modified work, return to work process and health and safety matters
Act as a conduit between the Manager/Owner and the Centres of Excellence to provide appropriate support
Complete administrative activities for the business unit and reinforce the self-service model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bilingualism English and French is required (expert level, conversational French skills)
Post Secondary education in Human Resources or related discipline; or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a HR partner/advisor role
Skilled in developing positive working relationships with business leaders
3+ years experience coaching and advising managers
Excellent attention to detail with written work
Proven ability to effectively communicate in a positive way with internal business units
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate provincial employment law, policies and regulations
Relevant experience in conducting ER investigations, including Harassment investigations and supporting MOL & Human Rights claims
The successful candidate must be able and willing to travel as required to support business needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Total Rewards package designed to support financial security, health, and career growth
Competitive compensation for all employees
Retirement savings support
Comprehensive well-being benefits for permanent team members
Flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire)
Annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days
Additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s
Store Discount
Parental leave salary top-up
Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
Safety first environment