Associate Director, People & Culture

Talent Edge; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm is seeking an Associate Director, People & Culture for a design company in Vancouver. This hybrid role involves leading the People & Culture function, managing programs related to employee engagement, and adapting international HR practices. The ideal candidate has at least six years of experience and holds a CPHR designation. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

15 days of paid vacation

5 paid sick days

Birthday off

Access to the TELUS Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellness spending account

Ability to work remotely for 4 weeks/year

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of progressive People & Culture experience.
• Hands-on expertise in building high-performance cultures.
• Strong understanding of international HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the P&C function across Bureau’s international presence.
• Build and manage programs across Culture & Employee Engagement.
• Oversee Talent Management, HR Tech Stack, and Policies & Handbooks.

Skills

Leadership in People & Culture

International HR practices

Building high-performance cultures

HR technologies proficiency

Education

CPHR designation

Job description

About Talent Edge :

As trusted Executive & Professional Search partners, Talent Edge brings deep expertise in talent acquisition and advisory across industries. We leverage cutting-edge research and market mapping tools to deliver exceptional candidate matches for our clients. Our talented team prides itself in bringing innovative strategies and a passion for excellence to each and every engagement.

About our client :

Bureau is a furniture and design company specializing in workspace fit-outs and made-to-order furnishings. They believe modern workspaces are decidedly unmodern locked in catalogue clichés that don’t reflect the real needs of people. Leveraging data and technology, Bureau designs spaces that adapt to the ever-changing ways people work, equipping businesses with the tools they need to create environments that truly work.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Bureau has a global presence across North America, the UK, and Australia. Their design-led, entrepreneurial culture is built on innovation, agility, and people-first values.

About this role :

Reporting into the Head of People (and Co-Founder), the Associate Director, People & Culture will lead and shape the P&C function across Bureau’s international presence. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on both strategy and execution and is motivated by the challenges and opportunities of scaling a design-led global company.

Key responsibilities include building and managing programs across Culture & Employee Engagement, Talent Management, HR Tech Stack, and Policies & Handbooks.

This hybrid role is based in Vancouver, with an in-office presence three days per week.

About the candidate :

The ideal candidate will have at least six years of progressive People & Culture experience and hold a CPHR designation. They will bring proven, hands-on expertise in building high-performance cultures. A strong understanding of international HR practices is essential, including the ability to adapt to the unique policies and workplace cultures of the UK, Australia, and the US.

This individual will also have experience working with multiple HR tools and technologies, leveraging them to enhance efficiency and employee experience. They must be equally comfortable operating at a strategic level while executing with precision and impact.

Compensation & Benefits :

Bureau believes in rewarding their team with not just competitive pay, but a workplace that supports balance, growth, and wellbeing.

This role comes with a base salary in the range of CAD $80,000-140,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Extended health and dental coverage
• 15 days of paid vacation to recharge and explore
• 5 paid sick days to rest when you need it
• Your birthday off - because you deserve to celebrate
• Up to 5 additional unpaid PTO days per year for extra flexibility
• Access to the TELUS Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to work remotely for 4 weeks per year, for greater work-life balance
• A health and wellness spending account
• An amazing corporate culture in a fast-growing company that’s disrupting the industry

The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. Talent Edge and Bureau believe in pay equity, fairness, and transparency.

Next Steps :

If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, reviewing the complete job description, or simply having an introductory conversation to explore if this role is the right fit for you, please click on the ‘ Apply’ button.

Talent Edge and Bureau are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know at [e-mail] .

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