Director of People and Culture

Advantages
Strategic Leadership & Executive Influence
- Direct collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership to shape HR strategy and organizational culture.
A voice in governance and HR committees, influencing high-level decision-making.

Broad & Impactful HR Scope
- Oversight of critical HR functions, including talent management, employee engagement, labor relations, and workforce planning.
Leadership of key initiatives like pay equity, succession planning, and leadership development.

Career Growth & Professional Development
- A high-visibility role with opportunities to develop expertise in organizational strategy, compliance, and HR governance.
Exposure to union and non-union environments, strengthening labor relations and negotiation skills.

Positive Workplace Culture & Engagement
- Lead diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being initiatives that foster a thriving workplace.
Influence performance management, recognition programs, and mentorship opportunities.

Competitive Compensation & Stability
- A permanent, full-time leadership position with strong benefits and potential for long-term career stability.
Opportunity to work in a mission-driven sector (health/home/community care), contributing to meaningful societal impact.

Responsibilities
Develop and execute HR strategies to support business objectives.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and governance frameworks.
Lead HR projects, including pay equity, leadership development, and policy updates.
Drive employee engagement, recognition, and mentorship programs.
Provide oversight on employee relations, grievances, and workforce planning.
Enhance recruitment, retention, and succession planning efforts.
Oversee HR operations, including talent acquisition, benefits, and training programs.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; CHRP/CHRL preferred.
5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
Strong expertise in employment law, labor relations, and organizational development.
Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and drive strategic HR initiatives.
Knowledge of Ontario’s health, home, and community care sector is a plus.

Summary
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in unionized environments, and a passion for building a positive workplace culture. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven organization.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.