Manager, People and Culture Abiona Centre

Children's Mental Health Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Children's Mental Health Centre in Toronto is seeking a Manager, People and Culture to lead human resources functions and foster a collaborative workplace culture. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR, significant HR experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic environment where talent is cultivated to support community needs. Competitive compensation and supportive working conditions included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible HR roles, including 3 years supervisory experience.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation, human rights, and labour relations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence positive change.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of HR functions to support the Centre’s mission.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership development

Change management best practices

Employee relations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Abiona Centre ("the Centre") is an award-winning, accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre that is a multi-service, non-profit, unionized, community agency located in the east end of Toronto. The Centre provides residential care and treatment programs; supportive transitional housing; on-site high school program, community housing support and referral services; maternal infant mental health programs and services; EarlyON Child and Family Centre and an Early Learning Centre. All programs and services are open to families, young women and their children living in the broader community.

The Manager, People and Culture contributes to the achievement of the Centre’s mission, vision, strategic directions and objectives by ensuring the smooth operation of all aspects of Human Resources functions and fostering an engaging, collaborative workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion for all.

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Manager will support the management team in recruitment, onboarding, compensation and benefits, performance management, health and safety, training and development, labour and employee relations, and implementing strategies to attract and retain the best talents for the Centre.

Position : Manager, People and Culture

Term : Full time permanent

Program : People and Culture

Reports to : President & Chief Executive Officer

Supervises :

• Human Resources Assistant
• Accounting and Payroll Assistant (dotted line)
• Volunteers, Student Placements

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, plus CHRL designation, or the equivalent combination of education, professional certification, and professional work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible HR roles, including 3 years supervisory experience, ideally in a non-profit unionized setting.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation including employment standards, occupational health and safety, labour relations, human rights, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership development, DEIB and change management best practices.
• Direct experience in all aspects of the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and compensation practices.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Strong understanding of data management, HRIS platform technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including problem-identification, problem solving, and people-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams and influence positive change throughout the organization.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressured situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Working Condition :

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting and lifting.
• Travel required
• Overtime as required

Closing Date : Until filled

The Centre offers a dynamic work environment and career advancement opportunities. The successful candidate must have a negative criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Centre’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make your needs known in advance.

The Centre encourages applications from persons who represent the diverse populations we serve.

Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume by the closing date to:

Human Resources

Abiona Centre

1102 Broadview Avenue

Toronto, ON M4K 2S5

Fax : [phone]

Email : [e-mail]

Please quote “Manager, People and Culture” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.