Join the Harnois Énergies team!

Harnois Énergies, a proud family-owned business since 1958, is a leader in energy distribution across Quebec. With the strength of more than 2,000 dedicated employees, we've grown into one of the province’s largest companies, a trusted multi-energy supplier and the driving force behind the Proxi and Proxi Extra convenience store networks.

At Harnois Énergies, our people are our energy. Our values, our bold ambitions, and our dynamic culture lead us to welcome the next person who will take on the role of Vice President, Human Resources and Health and Safety, a strategic and essential role at the heart of our transformation and success.

About the Vice President, Human Resources and Health and Safety Role

Reporting to the President and CEO, you will be responsible for leading our HR and OHS strategies, supporting dedicated teams in diverse areas such as talent development, organizational culture, health and safety, and leadership. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by working on the following:

• Advancing the execution of the HR and OHS strategy in alignment with the company’s business objectives.

• Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on human capital, organizational culture, and change-related matters.

• Overseeing the full scope of HR operations, including talent acquisition, skills development, total compensation, labor relations, occupational health and safety, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Leading change management and organizational transformation initiatives that support growth and agility.

• Managing major HR projects related to business expansion, digital transformation, and operational efficiency.

• Designing and implementing leadership development, succession planning, and performance management programs.

• Ensuring compliance with labor laws and applying best practices in HR governance across both provincial and federal jurisdictions.

• Promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.

What Sets You Apart

• You are a people-first, unifying leader who thrives on making a meaningful impact
• You blend strategic vision with a deep understanding of our company's realities
• You’re recognized for your ability to listen, influence, and rally others around a shared vision.
• You bring significant experience from dynamic, growth-oriented, or transformational environments.
• You understand organizational culture and know how to build alignment and cohesion across diverse teams.

To be successful in this role, you bring:

• A university degree in human resources management, industrial relations, or a related field.
• 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in human resources, including 3 to 5 years in a senior strategic leadership role.
• A strong background in organizational transformation, health and safety culture, and change management.
• Familiarity with the realities of sectors such as retail, transportation, distribution, or similarly complex operational environments.
• The agility to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and sometimes unpredictable, but always rewarding setting.
• A solid understanding of HR systems and a curiosity for new technologies and digital tools.
• CRHA designation (asset).
• Bilingualism in French and English, essential for working effectively with teams across the organization.

Why Join Harnois Énergies as Vice President, Human Resources and Health and Safety?

• A culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and human connection.

• A passionate, skilled, and supportive HR team.

• A dynamic environment where your ideas are welcomed and turned into action.

• Competitive compensation and a full range of benefits that support your well-being.

Looking to grow within a thriving organization driven by a meaningful mission, in the role of Vice President, Human Resources and Health and Safety?

At Harnois Énergies, our focus is our people — It's truly us!

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