Director , People and Culture

Hire Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick days

Flexible work hours

RRSP matching eligibility

Employee Wellness Plan

Corporate gym membership

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity GTA in Toronto is seeking a Director, People & Culture to lead strategic HR, safety, and workforce strategy to support growth and mission. You will oversee talent acquisition, engagement, development, performance, compensation, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness while promoting a safe, inclusive workplace.

The role reports to the Executive Vice President, Enterprise Growth & Social Ventures, requires CHRL designation or equivalent, and 10+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate studies or specialized training in HR.
• CHRL designation, or actively pursuing designation, preferred.
• Minimum ten years of progressive People & Culture/Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibility for a broad range of human resources functions and accountability for leading and developing a People & Culture team.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing people strategies that support organizational growth, workforce effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Broad functional experience across the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing sound counsel on complex people matters and influencing decision‑making through strong business acumen and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience leading organizational change, building leadership capability, and successfully implementing people programs, policies, and initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, human rights, workplace investigations, occupational health and safety requirements, and human resources best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive workplace cultures and embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles into people practices, programs, and decision‑making.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and partnerships at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement People & Culture and Health & Safety strategies aligned with Habitat GTA's strategic plan and growth objectives.
• Partner with the Executive Team to integrate people and workplace considerations into organizational planning and decision-making.
• Champion Habitat GTA's Guiding Principles and employer value proposition to build a highly engaged, safe workforce.
• Lead and develop the People & Culture team, ensuring high-quality, responsive support to leaders and employees.
• Actively enhance People & Culture programs, policies, processes, and systems to support organizational effectiveness and compliance.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations and workforce management.
• Lead Talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development processes.
• Identify learning and development needs to build capability and support future growth.
• Oversee total rewards programs to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and workplace policies.
• Lead Health & Safety program and promote safety culture.
• Embed DEI&B principles across People & Culture practices and initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

CHRL designation

People & Culture expertise

Employee engagement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

CHRL designation (preferred)

Job description

Director, People & Culture

Reports to: Executive Vice President, Enterprise Growth & Social Ventures

Department: People and Culture

Terms of Employment: Full-time permanent

Salary Range: $120,000-140,000 per annum

Please be advised: This posting is for an open vacancy.

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.

Why Join Us?

• A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
• Flexible work hours
• Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
• RRSP matching eligibility
• Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
• Growth and development opportunities
• The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

Job Purpose

Reporting to the EVP, Enterprise Growth & Social Ventures, the Director, People & Culture provides strategic leadership for Habitat for Humanity GTA's people and culture and workplace safety functions. The Director develops and executes an integrated people strategy that supports organizational growth, strengthens workforce capability, and advances Habitat GTA's mission, values, and strategic priorities.

As a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and people leaders, the Director oversees all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, engagement, development, performance, compensation, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. The role also leads Habitat GTA's Health & Safety program, fostering a culture where safety, inclusion, and employee well‑being are embedded in how the organization operates.

If the idea of contributing to the creation of affordable housing at a time when this has never been more critical appeals to you, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement People & Culture and Health & Safety strategies aligned with Habitat GTA's strategic plan and growth objectives.
• Partner with the Executive Team to integrate people and workplace considerations into organizational planning and decision-making.
• Champion Habitat GTA's Guiding Principles, Enduring Leadership Principles, and employer value proposition, contributing to the development of a highly engaged, safe, and empowered workforce.
• Lead and develop the People & Culture team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, responsive support to leaders and employees.
• Actively enhance People & Culture programs, policies, processes, and systems to support organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and compliance.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations, leadership effectiveness, and workforce management.
• Lead and evolve talent acquisition, onboarding, talent management, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development processes.
• Identify and address organizational learning and development needs to build capability and support future growth.
• Oversee total rewards programs to ensure they remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, workplace policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the People & Culture budget and provide strategic guidance on workforce and labour expenditures.
• Lead the organization's Health & Safety program and reinforce Habitat GTA's "Build Safe. Work Safe. Live Safe." culture.
• Embed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging principles across all People & Culture practices and initiatives.

Summary of Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands‑on People & Culture leader with a demonstrated ability to align people strategies with organizational objectives.

• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate studies or specialized training in Human Resources.
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation, or actively pursuing designation, preferred.
• Minimum ten years of progressive People & Culture/Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibility for a broad range of human resources functions and accountability for leading and developing a People & Culture team.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing people strategies that support organizational growth, workforce effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Broad functional experience across the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing sound counsel on complex people matters and influencing decision‑making through strong business acumen and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience leading organizational change, building leadership capability, and successfully implementing people programs, policies, and initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, human rights, workplace investigations, occupational health and safety requirements, and human resources best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive workplace cultures and embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles into people practices, programs, and decision‑making.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and partnerships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational demands in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and integrity when managing confidential and sensitive matters.
• Passion for Habitat GTA's mission and a commitment to creating an environment where employees, volunteers, and leaders can thrive.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier‑free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must complete a police background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Habitat for Humanity GTA does not use artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants in the recruitment process.