People and Culture Manager

Grant Thornton - Canada; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a People and Culture Manager in Canada, particularly for the locations of Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Smithers. This role involves coaching People Managers, supporting cultural integration, and executing HR processes. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years in HR, excellent business acumen, and an HR-related post-secondary education. The salary range for this role is between $85,000 and $120,000. Combining professional development and community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Human Resource role.
• Experience in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Knowledge of current HR legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop People Managers through coaching.
• Support cultural integration of merged colleagues.
• Execute HR processes and administration across locations.

Skills

Team inspiration

Stakeholder influence

Coaching skills

Business acumen

Change management

Education

Post‑secondary education (HR-related)

CHRP certification

Job description

Who we are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Are you excited about people development, coaching and creating an exceptional candidate experience? Do you have an ability to execute at a high level as well as administer cyclical and daily processes? Do you want the chance to engage those around you to further grow an award‑winning, high‑performance organization? If so, this is your opportunity.

As a People and Culture Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute directly to the development of the Business Unit’s People Managers by coaching them to excel in their people management responsibilities
• Support the cultural integration of our merged‑in colleagues with a focus on coaching people managers
• Reinforce the development of a coaching culture as a way of inspiring our people and our clients
• Bring the firm’s Purpose to life as the why for all important decisions, goals and activities
• Connect in inspirational ways with our P&C team and leaders in the business unit and work with them to prioritize successful attraction, engagement and development of talent
• Role model collaboration, shared leadership, inclusion and a coaching orientation in all interactions – every touch leaves a trace
• Execute the National Inclusiveness strategy in the Business Unit to integrate the firm’s commitment to inclusion in all people practices
• Facilitate development programs locally and firm‑wide when needed
• Collaborate with your colleagues across the country to execute on the strategic People and Culture vision and share knowledge and best practices
• Execute on the cyclical HR processes and administration for various locations

The Manager, People & Culture Experience, reports to the Lead Manager, People and Culture.

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

This role requires you to build strong connections within People & Culture, as well as with local leadership teams. Supporting our continued growth, this role will include being responsible for three newly merged locations in Prince Rupert, Terrace and Smithers BC. We are flexible on the location of this role for the right person and will consider Prince Rupert, Terrace, Vancouver, Surrey or Langley supporting colleagues locally and in various locations across British Columbia. As we believe in‑person connections build strong, deep relationships, periodic travel to and within the northern BC offices is expected. Travel within the lower mainland will depend on the home office location.

A role in our People and Culture team is a unique opportunity to use your head, heart and gut. You will:

• Be ‘at the table’ as part of a respected People & Culture team known for their excellence, collaboration, client service and coaching
• Collaborate with talented, entrepreneurial professionals who are trusted advisors to our clients
• Be part of a unique work culture that supports your growth as a leader and coach and challenges you to further your professional development and enhance your chosen career path
• Be a true business partner and work with our leadership teams to strategically impact our organization
• Be supported in your role by People & Culture centres of excellence, allowing you to focus on engagement, development and attraction

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a People and Culture Manager? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Proven ability to inspire a team, articulate a vision and influence stakeholders and leaders
• Experience working in a fast‑paced atmosphere where a sense of urgency has been demonstrated
• Knowledge of current legislation related to employment as well as current HR theories and practices including recruitment, policy, change management, and performance management
• Ability to develop rapport with individuals across the firm, representing different perspectives, backgrounds and levels
• Demonstrated experience in facilitation for small and large groups
• Great business acumen and the ability to bring this to life operationally day to day
• Demonstrated experience coaching and leading teams through change management
• Ability to travel locally and within BC with pre‑planning and notice
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Human Resource role
• Post‑secondary education required; HR‑related education and CHRP will be an asset
• Experience working in a professional services or public practice environment considered an asset

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge‑like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $85,000–$120,000 in Prince Rupert, BC. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?