Chief Human Resources Officer

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization supporting Canadian Armed Forces seeks a Chief Human Resources Officer to provide strategic HR leadership. The role involves managing HR functions, leading organizational transformation, and ensuring alignment with goals. Ideal candidates have extensive HR experience and are bilingual in English and French.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Flexible work options

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional memberships

Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5 years in an executive role.
• Proven success in leading large-scale organizational transformation.
• Expertise in strategic planning and professional networking.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all HR functions.
• Manage pay and benefits administration, including a defined benefit pension.
• Lead HR operational transformation during the rollout of a new HCM system.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial management

Change management

Conflict resolution

Bilingual (English and French)

Job description

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Who We Are

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families. Our mission is to enhance self-reliance, resilience, and readiness by prioritizing mental, social/familial, physical, and financial wellbeing. We adapt our programs and services to meet the evolving needs of the CAF community, contributing to operational readiness and strengthening individuals and communities. Stronger members are better prepared to serve and uphold Canadian values.

Operating under the authority of the Minister of National Defence and on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Staff, CFMWS is a trusted partner within the Defence enterprise. Employing over 4,000 staff as 'Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces,' we collaborate closely with DND and other government entities to advance national security and Defence objectives.

The Role

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a key member of CFMWS's senior executive team, providing strategic leadership across all HR functions, including workforce planning, performance management, employee and labour relations, and compliance. The CHRO fosters a high-performance, ethical organizational culture, oversees HR services and programs, leads change initiatives, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. Responsibilities also include representing CFMWS in labour negotiations, managing pay and benefits administration—including a defined benefit pension—developing multi-year workforce strategies, and spearheading HR transformation through the implementation of a Human Capital Management (HCM) System.

Leading an HR team of nearly 100 professionals, the ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader with extensive experience in managing comprehensive HR programs and large-scale transformations. They are a collaborative, consultative leader with deep knowledge of HR strategies, employment law, collective bargaining, governance, workforce planning, policy development, and conflict resolution. The CHRO will have the opportunity to lead HR operational transformation during the rollout of a new HCM system. Strong business acumen, data-driven decision-making skills, and an understanding of how to leverage HR analytics are essential.

Qualifications Needed

The successful candidate will have:

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an executive role
• Proven success in leading large-scale organizational transformation and HR system implementations
• Proficiency in both English and French (reading, writing, oral)
• Expertise in strategic planning, financial and risk management, change management, and professional networking
• Familiarity with the Canadian Armed Forces is an asset

Language Requirements

• Bilingual (English and French) Essential
• Reading: Advanced
• Writing: Functional
• Oral: Advanced

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, telemedicine, Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, paid/unpaid leave, including vacation, family leave, and personal days
• Retirement Planning: Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Group Savings Plans
• Learning & Development: Professional memberships, online courses, LinkedIn Learning, language training
• Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation

Other Information

To apply, submit your application online through this link. For inquiries, contact Joanne Agius at [e-mail]. We thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

This is a hybrid position, allowing part-time work from the office and home, in accordance with CFMWS policies and manager approval.

Start Date

To be determined

Inclusion and Accommodation

CFMWS is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process, in compliance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019. We encourage self-declaration to support our diversity efforts.