Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, operating across various industries to help clients manage risk, enhance performance, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards.
As an accredited certification body, Bureau Veritas attests that management systems, services, and personnel comply with specific standards, facilitating market access and enhancing brand reputation. We offer tailored services across multiple sectors, including Buildings and Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Automotive and Transport, Marine and Offshore, and Power and Utilities. Our services include laboratory and on-site analyses to verify that products and commodities meet required properties, standards, and regulations and on-site evaluations to ensure that products, services, assets, and installations are manufactured or operating as intended, thereby controlling quality and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements.
Bureau Veritas is a "Business to Business to Society" company aiming to foster trust among businesses, public authorities, and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our core strategy, offering services that help clients navigate challenges related to safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and product or service quality throughout the supply chain.
Who we need
Reporting to the Director Human Resources, Lab Services North America, we are hiring a Senior Human Resources Business Partner. As an active member of the Canadian HR leadership team, you will blend strategy with hands-on execution to support building high-performing teams throughout the organization.
What's in it for you
Influence and Impact. You will have the opportunity to shape a high-performance culture where leaders and teams thrive. In this visible, transformation-focused role, you will enhance leadership capabilities by providing coaching to managers and guiding best practices in talent management, including performance reviews and succession planning. You will also develop training programs and initiatives to align to business needs. Working with leaders who are open to your expertise and ready for change, you will make a measurable and tangible difference.
Purpose and Possibility. You will join a company committed to making a global impact in areas that matter most. At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of an organization dedicated to giving back to society. With over 83,000 employees worldwide, you will contribute to our visionary LEAP I 28 strategy, focused on Portfolio, Performance, and People, with sustainability at its core. You will work alongside a passionate leadership team, including a people-focused CEO and a new Chief People Officer, to prioritize safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility. With a global presence in 140 countries and nearly 400,000 clients, you will be part of a movement to create meaningful change.
Career Growth and Development. You will be at the forefront of transformative organizational design work, making your mark as a catalyst for change. You will collaborate with a manager who champions innovation and transformation, gain access to decision-makers, and see your ideas come to life. In this role, you will be mentored and supported, with opportunities to expand your skills, increase your exposure, and pursue professional development to achieve your career goals. The career path for this role is unlimited and can lead to a Director level role or global mobility opportunities if desired.
How you will make an impact: Build relationships. You will establish and nurture consultative and collaborative partnerships with internal clients, providing expert advice on HR best practices, talent strategies, and workforce planning. Drive transformation initiatives. You will work with leaders to successfully transform, scale, and grow their businesses, using various organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies to achieve their short-term and long-term goals. You will represent your region on HR North American initiatives to ensure that the programs, policies, and processes implemented align with the organization's needs. You will partner with the HR Project Manager to support projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in workforce planning and talent management. Deliver HR programs and strategies. You will work with the HR Centres of Excellence and assist with change management and delivery of HR programming in areas such as Talent Management, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment and Performance Management. You will partner with clients to design and execute talent strategies and create a high-performance culture. You will collaborate across teams and regions with stakeholders at all levels to ensure that our talent management practices evolve and remain effective. Enhance leadership and employee engagement. You will coach leaders to effectively manage, develop and engage individual employees and teams and overcome barriers to success. You will support the general managers in fostering a performance-driven culture aligned with organizational values, mission, and code of conduct. Provide expert consultation. You will recommend and refine HR processes, policies, and standard operating procedures to enhance talent recruitment, performance, satisfaction, and retention. You will serve as a resource for resolving complex employee relations and talent challenges, driving proactive solutions where possible. Align strategic business goals. You will align HR strategies with business objectives to enable growth and operational success. You will act as a bridge connecting your internal clients with organizational goals and HR initiatives. You will leverage data to spot trends and use metrics to determine and implement actionable insights that enhance HR KPIs. What you bring: The expertise. You have experience as a Human Resource Business Partner, preferably in a global or international multi-site organization, where you have had a seat at the table to help transform an organization. You have successfully built your career in business and HR and bring expertise in organizational development, strategic talent management, compensation evaluation, and employee relations. The knowledge. You have sound business acumen and the ability to establish credibility, trust and partnership at all levels of the organization and experience working with C-suite leaders to transform and scale their businesses. You have the experience to know what works and doesn't work in enterprise organizations. As a thought leader, you can gain buy-in from your clients to execute your ideas and champion plans while remaining open and flexible to feedback. You have an in-depth understanding of employment standards and applicable employment legislation across Canada, including Quebec, and experience with the Canadian immigration process. You have a clear understanding of US employment laws and knowledge of Mexican employment legislation is an asset. The consulting approach. You are a true partner and contributor, working alongside your internal clients, coaching and empowering them with the tools, strategies, resources, and project plans to meet business goals. You excel at gaining trust and have the confidence to stand behind your recommendations. You are curious and ask intelligent questions to obtain information, identify root causes, and determine business solutions. The people leadership. You have experience conducting performance appraisals and identifying professional development and career path opportunities for your direct reports. You can nurture confidence and trust within the team and take a coaching approach to guiding and managing your team's work. The initiative. You have demonstrated experience managing and delivering long- and short-term projects. You have excellent organization, time-management, and task-management skills to maneuver in a fast-paced and diverse environment. You can identify gaps or problems and propose and execute solutions, ensuring adoption and engagement. The communication skills. You have outstanding professional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English and, ideally, Spanish. You can navigate conflict, manage stressful situations, mediate, and facilitate discussions at the senior leadership level. You can work across teams and with any stakeholder level. You genuinely appreciate and actively promote diverse experiences and backgrounds. The flexibility. You are based in Western Canada and can work onsite at least 3 days per week in Vancouver or Burnaby. You are willing and able to travel between offices in Western Canada as needed and from time to time other regions. Apply now:
If you have 70% of what we're looking for and 100% authenticity and passion, express your interest here.
What you can expect from our recruitment process: A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and the organization. A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager to share your experience as part of an organizational transformation. An interview with the Senior HR Leaders for Canada to gain insights into the role and ask any questions. Bureau Veritas is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, veterans, persons with disabilities . click apply for full job details
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, operating across various industries to help clients manage risk, enhance performance, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards.
As an accredited certification body, Bureau Veritas attests that management systems, services, and personnel comply with specific standards, facilitating market access and enhancing brand reputation. We offer tailored services across multiple sectors, including Buildings and Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Automotive and Transport, Marine and Offshore, and Power and Utilities. Our services include laboratory and on-site analyses to verify that products and commodities meet required properties, standards, and regulations and on-site evaluations to ensure that products, services, assets, and installations are manufactured or operating as intended, thereby controlling quality and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements.
Bureau Veritas is a “Business to Business to Society” company aiming to foster trust among businesses, public authorities, and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our core strategy, offering services that help clients navigate challenges related to safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and product or service quality throughout the supply chain.
Who we need
Reporting to the Director Human Resources, Lab Services North America, we are hiring a Senior Human Resources Business Partner. As an active member of the Canadian HR leadership team, you will blend strategy with hands-on execution to support building high-performing teams throughout the organization.
What’s in it for you
Influence and Impact. You will have the opportunity to shape a high-performance culture where leaders and teams thrive. In this visible, transformation-focused role, you will enhance leadership capabilities by providing coaching to managers and guiding best practices in talent management, including performance reviews and succession planning. You will also develop training programs and initiatives to align to business needs. Working with leaders who are open to your expertise and ready for change, you will make a measurable and tangible difference.
Purpose and Possibility. You will join a company committed to making a global impact in areas that matter most. At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of an organization dedicated to giving back to society. With over 83,000 employees worldwide, you will contribute to our visionary LEAP I 28 strategy, focused on Portfolio, Performance, and People, with sustainability at its core. You will work alongside a passionate leadership team, including a people-focused CEO and a new Chief People Officer, to prioritize safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility. With a global presence in 140 countries and nearly 400,000 clients, you will be part of a movement to create meaningful change.
Career Growth and Development. You will be at the forefront of transformative organizational design work, making your mark as a catalyst for change. You will collaborate with a manager who champions innovation and transformation, gain access to decision-makers, and see your ideas come to life. In this role, you will be mentored and supported, with opportunities to expand your skills, increase your exposure, and pursue professional development to achieve your career goals. The career path for this role is unlimited and can lead to a Director level role or global mobility opportunities if desired.
How you will make an impact:
Build relationships. You will establish and nurture consultative and collaborative partnerships with internal clients, providing expert advice on HR best practices, talent strategies, and workforce planning. Drive transformation initiatives. You will work with leaders to successfully transform, scale, and grow their businesses, using various organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies to achieve their short-term and long-term goals. You will represent your region on HR North American initiatives to ensure that the programs, policies, and processes implemented align with the organization's needs. You will partner with the HR Project Manager to support projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in workforce planning and talent management. Deliver HR programs and strategies. You will work with the HR Centres of Excellence and assist with change management and delivery of HR programming in areas such as Talent Management, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment and Performance Management. You will partner with clients to design and execute talent strategies and create a high-performance culture. You will collaborate across teams and regions with stakeholders at all levels to ensure that our talent management practices evolve and remain effective. Enhance leadership and employee engagement. You will coach leaders to effectively manage, develop and engage individual employees and teams and overcome barriers to success. You will support the general managers in fostering a performance-driven culture aligned with organizational values, mission, and code of conduct. Provide expert consultation. You will recommend and refine HR processes, policies, and standard operating procedures to enhance talent recruitment, performance, satisfaction, and retention. You will serve as a resource for resolving complex employee relations and talent challenges, driving proactive solutions where possible. Align strategic business goals. You will align HR strategies with business objectives to enable growth and operational success. You will act as a bridge connecting your internal clients with organizational goals and HR initiatives. You will leverage data to spot trends and use metrics to determine and implement actionable insights that enhance HR KPIs.
What you bring:
The expertise. You have experience as a Human Resource Business Partner, preferably in a global or international multi-site organization, where you have had a seat at the table to help transform an organization. You have successfully built your career in business and HR and bring expertise in organizational development, strategic talent management, compensation evaluation, and employee relations. The knowledge. You have sound business acumen and the ability to establish credibility, trust and partnership at all levels of the organization and experience working with C-suite leaders to transform and scale their businesses. You have the experience to know what works and doesn't work in enterprise organizations. As a thought leader, you can gain buy-in from your clients to execute your ideas and champion plans while remaining open and flexible to feedback. You have an in-depth understanding of employment standards and applicable employment legislation across Canada, including Quebec, and experience with the Canadian immigration process. You have a clear understanding of US employment laws and knowledge of Mexican employment legislation is an asset. The consulting approach. You are a true partner and contributor, working alongside your internal clients, coaching and empowering them with the tools, strategies, resources, and project plans to meet business goals. You excel at gaining trust and have the confidence to stand behind your recommendations. You are curious and ask intelligent questions to obtain information, identify root causes, and determine business solutions. The people leadership. You have experience conducting performance appraisals and identifying professional development and career path opportunities for your direct reports. You can nurture confidence and trust within the team and take a coaching approach to guiding and managing your team's work. The initiative. You have demonstrated experience managing and delivering long- and short-term projects. You have excellent organization, time-management, and task-management skills to maneuver in a fast-paced and diverse environment. You can identify gaps or problems and propose and execute solutions, ensuring adoption and engagement. The communication skills. You have outstanding professional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English and, ideally, Spanish. You can navigate conflict, manage stressful situations, mediate, and facilitate discussions at the senior leadership level. You can work across teams and with any stakeholder level. You genuinely appreciate and actively promote diverse experiences and backgrounds. The flexibility. You are based in Western Canada and can work onsite at least 3 days per week in Vancouver or Burnaby. You are willing and able to travel between offices in Western Canada as needed and from time to time other regions.
Apply now:
If you have 70% of what we're looking for and 100% authenticity and passion, express your interest here.
What you can expect from our recruitment process:
A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and the organization. A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager to share your experience as part of an organizational transformation. An interview with the Senior HR Leaders for Canada to gain insights into the role and ask any questions.
Bureau Veritas is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Please contact us if you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process.
Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you! If our core values of Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble and Open & Inclusive resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:Team Leader – Environmental Sample Reception Dept. (Full time)As a Team Leader, your main responsibilities are to:Greet internal and external customers in a pleasant manner and provide prompt customer service.Ensure all submissions are received and prioritized according to hold times and turn-around times.Ensure proper procedures are followed for legal samples.Coordinate the receipt, inspection and handling of hazardous samples.Notify QA and appropriate lab areas of the arrival of their samples and inter lab transfers.Coordinate removal of samples and returned containers with Archiving.Ensure daily schedules for receiving, cleaning, and training are followed. Unpack samples and organize them on the inspection tables according to Chain of Custody. Make sure jobs are inspected in priority order and accurately bar-coded. Promptly store samples in their designated locations to maintain sample integrity.Ensure timely scanning of samples into the fridge, and delivery of microbiology samples to the micro lab. Ensure daily random QC checks of jobs are carried out. Recognize or question submissions that contain or are suspected of containing hazardous substances for proper WHMIS labeling.Create jobs in LIMS; Identify and create SIFs when required. Scan all COCs, waybills, and attachments. Keep the sink in Bottle Prep area and cooler storage room clean and organized at all times. Follow SOPs and Work Instructions.Make sure training folders and Compliant Pro readings are up-to-date. Notify other departmental Team Leads, Managers, and Supervisors of any issues they should be aware of. Communicate any information of importance on the board for the next shift.Develop a collaborative relationship with all staff. Participate in regular team meetings. Help investigate LIMS/inspection-related problems of inspected samples. Ensure beverages and other Customer Service related supplies are stocked up and available to serve.You are the ideal Team Leader if you have:High school diploma or equivalent education/experience2 to 5 years of experience in a specific environmentExperience in a laboratory environment is considered an assetExcellent leadership, communication skills (both written and verbal), organizational skills, and detail-orientedEnergetic personality who can work independently and as a team in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environmentAbility to effectively interact with colleagues and provide coaching and mentoring when needed. Strong customer service skills. Ability to lift 40lbs. Fully trained and certified in all aspects of handling, offering for transport and transporting of dangerous goods as outlined in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations. Training must be compliant with all means of transport used by Bureau Veritas. Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Outlook, BV LIMS). Must be flexible with any shift hours and weekend shifts. #J-18808-Ljbffr
