VP People & Culture job at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.

Job Description

About the role

Location: Remote

Like WCG, you believe in the power of work to transform lives. As an VP People & Culture, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and ensuring excellence in all aspects of the People & Culture function at WCG. As a strategic and tactical People business partner, the VP P&C provides counsel, develops roadmaps and executes on all People & Culture related initiatives. The VP P&C drives all cultural initiatives, performance management, talent acquisition, engagement and retention, learning and career development, and workforce planning. The VP P&C provides strategic counsel to CEO and Operations team on Total Rewards including benefits, payroll and compensation, People Systems and Operations aspects related to People. Additionally, the VP P&C will champion Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging within the WCG culture and support an emotionally-intelligent, innovative and high performance workplace where diverse perspectives are embraced and people-first-principles thinking is encouraged.

What you’ll do

• Customer Satisfaction & Relationships: Ensure satisfaction with P&C support and services, foster collaborative relationships, and create a positive onboarding experience.
• Financial Performance/Results: Contribute to achieving strategic goals, surpass budget targets, and meet hiring objectives while maintaining low turnover.
• People Management & Engagement: Enhance employee engagement, clearly communicate WCG’s brand, and promote a positive, goal-aligned culture.
• Operational Performance & Outcomes: Attract and retain top talent, and develop strong leadership capabilities across WCG.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, manage risks effectively, and maintain credential and security standards.
• Leadership Resiliency: Adapt to workload demands, promote well-being, and prevent burnout within the leadership team.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead P&C strategy development and execution, partner with senior leaders, and drive organizational design and change management.
• Culture & Engagement: Uphold WCG core values, monitor morale, and lead initiatives that promote a positive work culture and high employee engagement.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Champion inclusivity and diversity, develop culture initiatives, and implement strategies for EDIB and wellness.
• Capability & Workforce Planning: Align workforce planning with organizational goals, assess talent gaps, and lead succession planning.
• Organizational Learning & Development: Drive leadership development, enhance employee skills, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Performance Management, Rewards & Recognition: Oversee performance review processes, manage compensation strategy, and drive recognition initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies, continuously improve the onboarding process, and monitor key talent metrics.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, lead investigations, and manage risk effectively.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Promote a safe work environment, lead OH&S initiatives, and address health and safety concerns proactively.

Qualifications

What you bring

Education Requirement:

• CPHR or equivalent designation
• Bachelor-level degree and/or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience Requirements:

• 15+ years of progressive and hands on Human Resources and People experience, with a minimum of 5+ years leading People/HR/Talent teams at a national level
• Strategic thinker able to deliver on tactical and operational issues; This is very hands on role that requires building and developing capabilities in a high growth and complex setting with a small, but high performing team.
• High level of confidentiality; employment contingent on Security Clearance – Reliability Status

Preferred:

• Experience working in a company with a similar or larger size, ideally with 500+ employees.
• Proven track record of managing a team with direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage large departmental or organizational budget
• A minimum of 15 years in a leadership role within People & Culture, Human Resources, or a related field, preferably Health, Human Resources Services or Social Services industries

For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here.

Additional Information

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $200,000 to $230,000 per year
• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
• RRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earnings
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
• The opportunity to do work that makes a difference!

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WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.