Director People & Culture

ClinIQPath; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CliniQPath, a Canadian communication firm, is hiring a Director, People & Culture to shape culture, values, and employee experience as we expand across Canada and into global markets. You will lead people strategy, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, leadership coaching, and HR policy development, partnering with leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams.

This role emphasizes empathy, integrity, and strategic decision-making in a growing entrepreneurial environment, with a focus on DEI

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience building inclusive workplace cultures.
• Knowledge of HR policy, compliance, and employment law.
• Ability to partner with leaders to drive organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead CliniQPath's people strategy and organizational culture.
• Develop and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, performance, and professional development.
• Partner with leaders to build high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, wellbeing, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organizational policies.
• Lead succession planning, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization.

Skills

People management

Talent development

Employee engagement

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Salary: CAD $90,000–$100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Reports To: Founder & Director

Department: Human Resources

About CliniQPath

CliniQPath is a Canadian communication firm helping organizations transform complex information into communication that people can understand, trust, and act on.

We work across healthcare, government, education, business, and nonprofit sectors—building communication strategies, learning experiences, business documentation, public engagement initiatives, and organizational content that creates meaningful impact.

We believe communication is one of the most valuable professional skills in today's world.

About the Role

We're looking for a Director, People & Culture who believes that exceptional organizations are built by exceptional people.

This role goes beyond traditional human resources. You'll help shape the culture, values, and employee experience that define CliniQPath as we continue to grow across Canada and into global markets.

From recruitment and talent development to employee engagement, leadership coaching, and organizational strategy, you'll play a central role in building an inclusive workplace where people can do their best work.

If you're passionate about helping individuals thrive while building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead CliniQPath's people strategy and organizational culture.

Develop and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition initiatives.

Support employee engagement, performance, and professional development.

Partner with leaders to build high-performing, collaborative teams.

Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Provide guidance on employee relations, workplace wellbeing, and conflict resolution.

Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organizational policies.

Lead succession planning, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives.

Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization.

Help build a workplace culture grounded in respect, curiosity, learning, and innovation.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

Leads with empathy, integrity, and fairness.

Builds trust through open and respectful communication.

Believes organizational culture is a strategic advantage.

Enjoys mentoring, coaching, and supporting others.

Balances people needs with organizational goals.

Communicates confidently across all levels of an organization.

Works collaboratively while making thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions.

Thrives in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

We're interested in people with backgrounds such as:

Human Resources

Organizational Development

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Business Administration

Labour Relations

Leadership Development

Organizational Behaviour

People & Culture

Business Management

Equivalent leadership experience is equally valued.

Bonus Experience

Experience with any of the following is considered an asset:

Talent acquisition and employer branding

Performance management systems

Learning and leadership development

Employment legislation and workplace compliance

Workplace investigations

Compensation and benefits

HRIS platforms

Change management

AI-enabled HR technologies

Life at CliniQPath

We're building more than a communication firm—we're building a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and inspired to grow.

We value:

People before hierarchy

Curiosity over ego

Collaboration over competition

Integrity over shortcuts

Lifelong learning

Respect for every voice

Our Hiring Process

Application Review

Leadership & Communication Assessment

Conversation with Our Founder

Collaborative Leadership Exercise

Final Selection

Before You Apply

Because communication is at the heart of everything we do, we carefully review not only professional qualifications but also how candidates represent themselves publicly.

Respect, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and integrity are essential qualities at CliniQPath.

Why Join CliniQPath?

Every thriving organization begins with people.

As Director, People & Culture, you'll help shape the employee experience, cultivate an inclusive and empowering workplace, and build the systems that allow talented individuals to grow and succeed. Your work will influence not only how we hire—but how we lead, collaborate, and create meaningful impact together.

If you're passionate about building healthy workplace cultures and helping people reach their full potential, we'd love to meet you.