Human Resource Manager

Total Life Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Life Inc. is seeking a Human Resource Manager to lead and scale HR systems that support the growth of mental health services. This role involves strategic leadership in recruitment, compliance, and culture building, with a focus on transforming the experience of aging. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience and a passion for mental health.

Benefits

Equity available

Mission-driven culture

Room for growth

Startup energy with staying power

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in startup or high-growth environments.
• Knowledge of Alberta employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience scaling provider or clinician teams is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and recruitment strategy to support company-wide growth.
• Develop creative recruiting pipelines with universities and professional associations.
• Build and manage HR systems across payroll, benefits, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Compliance

Strategic Planning

Culture Building

Job description

Human Resource Manager (Edmonton, AB)

Equity + Bonus + Massive Growth Opportunity

Build the People Systems That Power the Future of Mental Health

At Total Life, we’re reimagining how older adults access therapy, wellness, and whole-person support—and we’re just getting started. With tens of thousands of sessions delivered and rapid national expansion underway, we’re looking for a HR Manager to lead and scale the people systems that fuel our mission.

This role is ideal for someone who sees HR as a strategic growth function. You’ll help us 10x our provider network, nurture culture across a distributed team, and build the talent infrastructure to support our growth across Canada and the U.S.

What You’ll Do

• Lead HR and recruitment strategy to support company-wide growth—especially across clinical, operations, and tech—and help us 10x our provider network over the next two years
• Develop creative recruiting pipelines by building partnerships with universities, training programs, and professional associations
• Design and implement scalable onboarding, supervision, and ongoing training that supports clinical quality and a thriving provider community
• Build and manage HR systems across payroll, benefits, compliance, and performance—balancing structure with startup agility
• Champion a mission-driven culture, partnering with leadership to align values, drive engagement, and support a high-performing team

Location

Edmonton, Alberta (Please note that remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates with occasional travel to Edmonton)

Job Type

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (startup, healthcare, or high-growth environments a plus)
• Experience scaling provider or clinician teams is highly valued
• Passion for mental health and wellness, and a deep appreciation for the work of therapists and care teams
• Knowledge of Alberta employment law and HR compliance (or a strong ability to ramp up quickly)
• A builder’s mindset—you love turning ambiguity into systems and ideas into action

Salary Range

$65,000 - 85,000 CAD per year

Why Join Total Life?

• Mission with impact: We’re transforming the experience of aging by giving older adults the support they deserve
• Room to grow: You’ll be a strategic leader helping shape a high-growth, high-integrity company from the inside
• Startup energy with staying power: We’re fast-moving, well-funded, and full of purpose
• Equity available: You’ll share in the value you help create

Application Instructions

If you’re ready to build something meaningful—and you believe HR can be a superpower for good—we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you’re excited to join our team at Total Life.