Manager

Newfoundland Labrador Hydro; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is seeking a Manager of Human Resource Policy, Ethics and Compliance to lead development, implementation and monitoring of ethics and compliance programs. The role manages confidential reporting, updates Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and guides investigations to align with laws and company values.

Travel and schedule flexibility may be required. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in investigations, ethics, or risk management, plus 5+ years in leadership

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years' progressive experience in investigations, ethics, compliance, employment law, or risk management.
• 5+ years' leadership experience including formal investigation training.
• Willingness to travel or schedule flexibility occasionally.
• Strong ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and monitoring of Hydro's ethics and compliance programs.
• Manage non-compliance reporting and intake via confidential reporting line.
• Update employment policies including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Ensure investigations align with legislative requirements, internal policies, and industry best practice, board directives, and organizational values.
• Provide training and workshops on ethical topics and contribute to HR policy development.
• Provide timely reporting and status updates on ethics complaints and compliance monitoring.
• Engage stakeholders for policy updates and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree asset

CHRP designation asset

Law Society member asset

Job description

Work Location: St. John's, however other locations may be considered

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction... Join the Hydro Team.

Manager - Human Resource Policy, Ethics and Compliance

Competition #: NLH-RE-26-166

Status: Term

Location: St. John's (other locations may be considered)

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

The manager is accountable for overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of Hydro's ethics and compliance programs including managing non-compliance reporting. This position will maintain and update various employment related policies including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. The position will manage intake of complaints via the confidential reporting line and manage and support investigation processes and ensure alignment with legislative requirements, internal policies, and industry best practice, board directives, and organizational values - fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization.

Key responsibilities also include managing conflict of interest disclosures; providing triage assessment and prioritizing reports of non-compliance including assignment to appropriate investigators; engaging functional team members for policy updates and delivery; providing timely reporting and status updates on ethics complaints and compliance monitoring. This position facilitates training and workshops on ethical topics and contributes to the development and review of HR and employment policies.

What We're Looking For:

A proactive leader with an ability to multi-task, act independently, and work with others in a collaborative work environment; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent analytical and time-management skills; an ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations and reports to various levels of the organization and external stakeholders. The candidate must be extremely effective dealing with uncertain situations and demonstrate a high level of integrity, initiative, positive attitude, and mutual respect.

What You'll Need:

Completion of a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Law Degree or related field. A Masters' program in such areas is considered an asset. Professional designation(s) such as Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, member of the Law Society, or another area that is relevant to compliance management would be an asset. We are seeking a minimum of 7 to 10 years' progressive experience in the areas of investigations, ethics, compliance, employment law, employee relations or risk management with 5 or more years' leadership experience including formal investigation training.

Some travel or flexibility in schedule is occasionally required.

CLOSING DATE: November 19, 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality, and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.