Director,People & Culture

Carefor Health & Community Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead their HR initiatives and enhance employee experience. This role involves strategic planning and execution of HR policies in a unionized environment, focusing on talent management, employee relations, and fostering an inclusive culture. The organization is committed to making a positive impact in the community, ensuring that both clients and staff thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to shape the future of HR practices while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive onboarding

Continual training

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR leadership roles within a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, talent management, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement people and culture strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Build and foster a high-performing HR team and provide strategic support.

Skills

Human Resource Planning

Labour Relations

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Compensation

Compliance

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Relevant HR Certification

Job description

The Opportunity: Director, People & Culture – Permanent

The Director, People & Culture is responsible for leading Carefor’s people and culture services, enabling the organization to deliver exceptional client care while prioritizing optimal employee experience and culture. Within a highly unionized environment, the Director provides leadership and expertise in human resource planning, labour & employee relations, talent management, compensation, compliance, equity, diversity, inclusion and culture. The Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a people and culture plan and budget aligned with Carefor’s strategic plan, vision, mission, and values and overseeing the development and implementation of all human resources policies and programs.

Providing motivational leadership and direction, the Director builds and fosters a high performing people and culture team, while providing support as a trusted coach and strategic partner to leaders throughout the organization.

About Us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,400 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor, has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897. Please visit our website for more information.

At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Our staff love working in the community because they can see a real impact in the lives of their clients and their families.

We are driven to help our staff learn, develop and be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule we’re looking out for you and your family.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.