Bilingual HR Coordinator at Mitacs — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: **This position can be fully remote or hybrid near Mitacs offices in Montreal,Torontoor Vancouver** Do you want to be part of a mission driven organization shaping Canadas innovation future? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where creativity, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking are valued? Are you motivated by work that strengthens Canadas competitiveness and delivers meaningful impact for communities and businesses? At Mitacs, we take a talent first approach to building Canadas innovation capacity. We connect researchers with organizations across every region of the country to help solve pressing challenges and accelerate economic growth. By enabling business academic collaboration and supporting the development of highly skilled talent, we contribute to a resilient, future ready Canadian economy. Guided by our values Impact, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Talent we work with partners nationwide to advance research, commercialization, and innovation. At Mitacs, you become part of a team committed to empowering Canadian talent, fostering meaningful partnerships, and driving innovation that supports Canadas long-term competitiveness. Ifyoureinspired bybig ideasand passionate about creating national impact, we encourage you to apply. Position Summary Thisfull-time temporaryrole(contract until March 31, 2027)supports the effective delivery of HR services across Mitacs by coordinating recruitment, employee lifecycle administration, HR operations, reporting, learning and developmentlogistics, and employee experience initiatives. Working closely with members of the HR team, hiring managers, and employees, the role helps ensure HR processes areaccurate,timely, consistent, and aligned with Mitacs values and commitment to service excellence. This position is well suited to someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and motivated by supporting people-focused programs and practical improvements that strengthen the employee experience at Mitacs. Responsibilities Recruitment & Hiring Support Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, and new hire documentation. Support hiring managers with recruitment process information, tools, templates, and candidate communications. Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including HRIS updates, payroll and benefits coordination, onboarding schedules, and exit interview scheduling. HR Operations and Reporting Maintainaccurateemployee records and support HRIS, payroll, benefits, and employee lifecycle administration. Coordinatelogistics, materials, tracking, and follow-up for training, learning and development sessions, employee presentations, and HR-led initiatives. Track, compile, and report HR metrics and program information to support recruitment, workforce planning, learning and development, and employee experience priorities. Support routine employee leaves, benefits changes, accommodation coordination, and related employee lifecycle activities, escalating complex matters asappropriate. Support maintenance of HR policies, procedures, templates, and employee-facing resources to ensure information is current and accessible. HR Programs and Employee Experience Respond to routine employee inquiries through theEmployeeCareinbox and direct employees and managers toappropriate HRresources or team members. Provide coordination support for performance management, engagement, culture, and other HR projects and initiatives. Support employee internal communications and presentations related to HR programs, learning and development, and employee experience. Support HR programs and initiatives aligned with the HR Plan, including learning and development, employee experience, internal mobility, recognition, and One Mitacs culture. Identifyopportunities to improve HR coordination processes, tools, templates, and employee-facing resources. Perform other related duties asrequired. Experience and skills Bilingualism in English and French.Knowledge of written and spoken Englishand Frenchisrequiredin this role as you will interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholderslocatedacross Canada. Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, ora related field. Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in HR coordination, administration, recruitmentsupportor other HR functions. Demonstrated experience and ability to build effective working relationships across teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Strong attention to detail withabilityto manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Working understanding of employment standards, HR policies, and HR best practices. Mitacs is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous communities across Canada. Lived experience or perspectives connected to Indigenous worldviews are considered strong assets. Equity, diversity, and inclusion and reconciliation are strong commitments at Mitacs:Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforcecomprisedof individuals with different lived experiences, ideas, strengths, and backgrounds (e.g., gender identities and expressions, Indigeneity, race, abilities, sexual orientation, and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to applyand encourage you to connect with us if yourequireaccommodations during the recruitment process. Hiring Range: $46,875 - $59,375 Hiring and Salary Range Transparency Typically, employees are hired, transferred, or promoted within the salary range, specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range. The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position, encompassing the minimum andmaximumamounts. The midpoint of the range is positionedapproximately halfwaybetween the minimum and maximum,indicatinga fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role. Only in rare and exceptional circumstances, where a candidate has the experience, skills, andexpertisethat far exceed thoserequired for the position, would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role. Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support activities. Any use of AI is subject to humanreviewand all hiring decisions are made by a human member of our hiring team.