Director of Human Resources

Ottawa Salus Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

Compressed workweek

Diversity and inclusion

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Ottawa Salus Corporation in Ottawa, ON seeks a Director, Human Resources & Corporate Administration to provide strategic leadership for people strategy, culture, workforce planning, and corporate administration. The role is a senior advisory position reporting to the President & CEO.

You will guide HR policies, labour relations, leadership development, and organizational change while ensuring compliance and operational excellence to support high-quality care and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or related field.
• Master's degree in related discipline is an asset.
• HR Professional designation is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a People and Culture strategy aligned with priorities.
• Advise the CEO on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Lead HR policies, practices and programs for compliance and effectiveness.
• Establish workforce strategies to support recruitment, retention, leadership development and engagement.
• Monitor workforce metrics and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, equitable, high-performing culture and support leadership development.
• Oversee workforce growth, change initiatives, and organizational integration.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, labour relations, and safety requirements.

Skills

Ten years HR leadership

Senior management experience

Labour relations in unionized env

Organizational growth & change

Advising executives on workforce

People strategies & engagement

Employment law & health & safety

Not-for-profit/mission-driven exp

Admin function oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree asset

HR Professional designation required

Job description

Salary Range: $108,600.00 To $124,900.00 Annually

Position:

Director, Human Resources & Corporate Administration

Position Type:

Full Time Non-Unionized 35 hours / Week. (Monday- Friday)

Language:

English required. Bilingualism (English & French) considered an asset

Reports to:

President & CEO

Vacancy:

The opportunity:

Everyday, our staff make a difference in our client’s lives. Our team is passionate about our mission and supporting clients on their journey to recovery and independent living. We are committed to fostering a culture that aims to positively impact, support, and develop our staff to create an exceptional employee experience!

The Director, Human Resources & Corporate Administration (Director) provides strategic leadership for the organization's people strategy, culture, workforce planning, organizational development, labour relations, and corporate Administration functions.

This role serves as the senior advisor to the CEO and leadership team on all matters relating to human resources, employee and labour relations, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, workplace culture, and workforce change management. The Director ensures the organization has the people, culture, systems, and administrative infrastructure required to support quality service delivery, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.

What You'll Do:

Areas of responsibility of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

• Develop and implement a People and Culture strategy aligned with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Advise the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, compensation, employee experience, and emerging workforce trends.
• Lead the development and review of HR policies, practices, and programs to ensure legislative compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Establish workforce strategies that support growth, recruitment, retention, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Monitor organizational and workforce metrics and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Culture and Organizational Development

• Lead initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, equitable, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Develop and implement strategies to support employee engagement, leadership development, and recognition initiatives
• Support organizational change management and workforce transformation initiatives.

Organizational Growth, Integration and Change Leadership

• Lead workforce planning and organizational change initiatives associated with growth, restructuring, integration activities, and service expansion.
• Partner with leaders to support employee engagement and organizational stability during periods of change.
• Monitor workforce change outcomes and recommend corrective actions where required.

Risk, Compliance and Governance Support

• Monitor compliance with applicable employment legislation, human rights legislation, occupational health and safety requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support organizational risk management activities related to workforce, culture, and people practices.
• Contribute to organizational planning, Board reporting, and policy development.
• Provide workforce-related reporting and analysis to support executive and Board decision-making.

Labour Relations and Employee Relations

• Serve as the organization's senior labour relations resource and advisor.
• Provide strategic oversight for collective bargaining preparation, negotiations, grievance management, and labour‑management relationships.
• Support leaders in addressing complex employee relations matters, performance management issues, investigations, workplace accommodations, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of collective agreements, employment legislation, organizational policies, and best practices.
• Identify emerging labour relations risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Talent Management and Leadership Development

• Provide strategic oversight of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and employee development programs.
• Identify organizational talent needs and develop strategies to strengthen talent attraction and retention.
• Lead leadership competency and professional development initiatives throughout the organization.
• Support the development of high‑potential employees and future organizational leaders.

Oversee corporate Administration systems, processes, and resources effectively support employees, leaders, and organizational operations. Responsibilities may include:

• Administrative and office operations.
• Records and information management.
• Corporate policy administration and governance support.
• Vendor and service provider coordination.
• Coordination of digital workplace initiatives in partnership with technology vendors and operational leaders.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Human Resources Professional designation is required
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your Skills & Strength:

• Minimum of ten years of progressive human resources leadership experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in a senior management or director-level role.
• Significant experience in labour relations within unionized environments.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, workforce integration, organizational change, and culture transformation.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives on strategic workforce and organizational matters.
• Experience developing people strategies, workforce plans, leadership development programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, labour relations, occupational health and safety, human rights, and workplace accommodation requirements.
• Experience in health care, community Administration, social Administration, not-for-profit, or mission-driven organizations is considered an asset.
• Experience overseeing administrative or corporate Administration functions is considered an asset.

Why Work at Ottawa Salus?

Salus has a proven record of successfully supporting clients with serious and persistent mental health and substance use health issues to live their best possible life. Regardless of their role in the organization, our staff are passionate about their work and supporting clients on their journey to recovery. If you are someone that wants to make the world a better place and bring hope to others, you will love working here.

We offer all these benefits and many more including:

• Competitive earnings
• Compressed workweek
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and anti‑racism
• A friendly team who creates a great work environment

Salus is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from other equity‑deserving groups.

Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable legislation. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to make their needs known.

About Salus

Salus offers a range of supportive housing options for adults with serious mental illness and concurrent challenges including addictions, homelessness and cycles of hospitalization. We have been an unwavering champion for people with mental illness for more than 45 years, providing the first step in the recovery process-a stable home environment.

Salus client, Jon gratefully acknowledges that without Salus, he would not have a stable home. Now, his home provides him stability and the freedom to relax, and also pursue his ambitions, as he says,

“Home is where you can just sit back and relax and move forward. It’s the place you always have to come back to.”