Who we Are:
Pigeon is an independent strategy, branding and communications agency offering a full range of services. With almost 50 years of success working on some of the most iconic brands in Canada and many other prestigious brands around the world.
Our Philosophy:
We are convinced that anything is possible and achievable with smart, creative thinkers, efficient methods, and positive, can do attitudes.
Get To Know Us:
We’re made up of 80 fantastic humans, working collaboratively between Montréal and Toronto. Check us out at pigeonbrands.com, here on LinkedIn, or on https://www.instagram.com/pigeonbrands/
JOB HIGHLIGHTS (Overview of the Position)
PIGEON is in search of a talented, ambitious, and bilingual Manager, People and Culture to join our team and contribute to our success. This person will play a crucial role in further shaping our workplace culture, managing HR functions, and driving initiatives that align with our company's goals and values and enhance the employee experience.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
○ Collaborate with leadership to further develop our HR/People and Culture strategy aligned with the company's overall objectives.
○ Work closely with the CEO and CFO to manage the full spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
○ Lead by example and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture that reflects our values.
○ Manage the recruitment process with Hiring Managers, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, assessment, selection and the offer process, as well as coordinating with them on orientations.
○ Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, as well as policies and procedures.
○ Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on Employee Relations and HR-related matters.
○ Arrange or conduct relevant/required training sessions on topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other HR-related areas; and work with the management team to coordinate our internal Pigeon U training program.
○ Manage employee benefits and wellness programs.
○ Participate in planning key events with the social committee.
○ Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement and overall workplace well-being.
WHAT YOU BRING:
● You are:
○ Bilingual – this role services French and English employees in our offices in Quebec and Ontario
○ A People Person! With your people-first mindset, you are constantly attuned to and proactively addressing the evolving needs of our people.
○ We’re an independent agency so pro-active people who love to learn and want to take on challenges for growth will enjoy working with us!
○ We are a tight team but you’ll also work with autonomy, so you can work both collaboratively and independently
○ As an open and entrepreneurial shop, your enthusiastic attitude, unique personality, and positive cultural contributions will be welcome and right at home!
● Skills you have/are building:
○ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including fluency in both French and English (written and verbal)
○ Solid knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations (ideally in ON and QC)
○ A high degree of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive employee information.
○ Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
○ Strong ability to prioritize, organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail
○ Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
● Your Education, Experience and/or Equivalents include:
○ Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
○ 3-5 years’ generalist experience as an HR Coordinator, Manager, or similar role.
○ Good track record in successfully managing HR programs.
○ CHRP designation/in progress an asset.
● Don’t have everything on this list?
○ Tell us what you’ve got and why you’re the one for this role, we’re open to hearing about it!
COMPANY BENEFITS
Pigeon is committed to the health and well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
● Comprehensive benefits through Manulife.
● A generous Paid Time Off policy – including your vacation, a day off for your birthday, an extended winter holiday break, and some ‘Pigeon Days’ making for extra long weekends throughout the year.
● Learning and Development via Pigeon U Programme
● An entrepreneurial culture that allows for trying new things while ‘running’ your business.
● A very accessible senior leadership team. We're an independent and small (and growing!) agency - our people have direct access to leaders and coaches on a day-to-day basis.
● A great open space filled with lots of light and plants, with a roof top patio, a bustling social calendar filled with events, and nice people!
● Hybrid Flexibility: we’re fully committed to a hybrid working environment, you get a mac laptop and flexibility as well as collaboration and camaraderie at our great offices in downtown Montreal (St Laurent – Notre-Dame) and Toronto (Queen & John Sts).
We are an equal opportunity employer.
At Pigeon we are a multilingual and multicultural team that committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our communities and including a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage all applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, colour, sex, race, age, disability, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship or family/marital status, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws.
LET’S DO THIS!
Email jobs@pigeonbrands.com with your resumé to apply.
