SENIOR DIRECTOR, PEOPLE & CULTURE

Hire Authority; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Control Space Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, People and Culture to lead the people strategy as it scales its workforce in a growing Canadian tech environment.

You will build and lead the HR function, drive organizational design, talent acquisition for specialized roles, and create scalable systems and policies while maintaining an entrepreneurial culture. Ottawa, Ontario-based role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 5+ years in senior HR leadership.
• Knowledge of Ontario employment legislation.
• Eligibility for Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the people strategy as the company scales its workforce.
• Build and lead the HR function while preserving entrepreneurial culture.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition for technical/engineering roles.
• Strengthen leadership development, performance management and employee engagement.
• Establish scalable HR systems, policies, and processes.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Organizational development

Talent acquisition

Change management

Leadership development

Compensation and benefits

Education

University degree

CHRP or equivalent

Job description

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on building organizations, driving transformation, and making a lasting impact? Mission Control Space Services Inc., an innovative Canadian company at the forefront of space technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced engineering, is entering an exciting growth phase. RecrutXL has been retained by Mission Control to lead the recruitment of its next Senior Director, People and Culture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting directly to the Founder and CEO, you will lead the people strategy as the company prepares to more than double its workforce. Build and lead the HR function, strengthen organizational capabilities, and create a scalable organization while preserving its entrepreneurial culture.

YOUR KEY PRIORITIES

• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Develop talent acquisition strategies for specialized technical and engineering roles.
• Strengthen leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Build competitive compensation, benefits, and retention programs.
• Establish scalable HR systems, policies, and processes.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic business priorities.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in senior HR leadership.
• Proven success building or scaling HR functions in high-growth environments.
• Strong expertise in organizational development, talent acquisition, and change management.
• Experience recruiting specialized technical or engineering professionals.
• Solid knowledge of Ontario employment legislation.
• University degree and recognized HR designation (CHRP or equivalent).
• Eligibility for Government of Canada security clearance.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, engineering, or advanced technology is an asset.

WHY JOIN MISSION CONTROL?

Shape the future of a growing organization. Work at the forefront of Canadian space innovation. Partner directly with the CEO and influence key decisions.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario | Compensation: Competitive overall compensation package