Senior Director, Human Resources

Location: Montreal

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type
Regular

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Shape the Future of Canadian Media
This is not a typical HR leadership role. It’s a unique opportunity to be a true strategic partner to a new President during a pivotal moment of transformation for Cogeco Media, one of Canada's most influential radio broadcasters.

As the Sr Director of Human Resources, you will be a key member of the Cogeco Media senior leadership team. You won't just be running an HR function; you'll be at the heart of the business, shaping the strategy, evolving the culture, and coaching a leadership team to drive impact and value creation. If you are a courageous, business-minded HR leader who thrives on building trust, navigating complexity, and creating the conditions for people to do their best work, this role is for you.

Who We Are:

The Power of Voice
Cogeco Media is a leader in the Canadian broadcasting landscape, with a powerful network of radio stations across Quebec, operating 21 radio stations, including 98.5 in Montreal, FM93 in Quebec City and the stations of Rythme network, reaching 5 million listeners each week.

What You'll Achieve In Your First 18 Months
Your success will be measured by your ability to drive tangible outcomes. Your key priorities will be:

Be a Strategic Partner & Coach:
You will quickly establish yourself as a trusted advisor to the President and her leadership team. You will be instrumental in translating the new business strategy into a concrete people and organizational plan, leading the change management efforts to bring it to life.

Evolve Our Culture:
You will champion the evolution of our culture from a reactive posture to one supported by more robust planning and practices. Your challenge is to introduce this discipline without losing the agility and vibrant energy that makes our radio business special, building upon our already strong cultural foundation.

Lead Our Labor & Talent Strategy:
You will develop a high powered talent strategy for our unique workforce, which includes not only our valued employees but also the on‑air hosts, journalists, and artists who bring our brands to life and have distinct contractual needs and expectations. Working together with another member of the leadership team who brings the business perspective, you also will lead critical union negotiations, leveraging your deep expertise to achieve positive outcomes.

Develop the HR Team:
You will lead and mentor a small, dedicated HR team, ensuring they are positioned as effective and proactive partners to the business.

Who You Are:

The Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a unique blend of strategic thinking, business acumen, and authentic leadership.

An Experienced HR Leader:
You have a proven track record of HR leadership in a complex, fast‑paced environment. You think like a business leader first and an HR leader second.

An Organizational & Talent Strategist:
You have a deep sense of the levers and actions needed to drive organizational effectiveness. You know how to align a company's structure and talent to its strategic goals, leveraging your experience in organization design, talent management strategy, and succession planning.

A Culture Builder:
You are a passionate advocate for building a high‑engagement, high‑enablement culture. You have a track record of developing and implementing strategies that enhance the employee experience, moving beyond just metrics to create real connection and sustainable organizational health.

A Savvy Change Agent:
You know how to guide an organization through transformation. You can navigate ambiguity, build consensus, and drive change with a style that balances empathy with accountability.

A Forward Looking Negotiator:
You have deep, hands‑on experience in labor relations and have successfully led collective bargaining negotiations. You will leverage already strong union relations to ensure…