VP, People and Culture

TAG HR; Canada; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Vice President of People & Culture to lead workforce strategy and talent development. This executive role focuses on creating a healthy and inclusive culture while overseeing a team of ~20. The ideal candidate has significant experience in HR leadership, especially in private-sector and unionized work environments, and is committed to advancing equity and organizational excellence. Competitive compensation and remote working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Professional development opportunities

Mental health and wellness programs

Recognition as an Employer of Choice

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, with 3+ years at an executive level.
• Strong experience in private-sector and unionized environments.
• Exceptional communication and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's workforce strategy and talent development.
• Provide strategic counsel on workforce trends and organizational health.
• Oversee HR budget and workforce planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Influence

Strategic planning

Leadership in culture transformation

DEIB initiatives

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

CPHR or equivalent designation

Job description

Vice President, People & Culture

Location: Remote (Preference for BC; open to AB/ON)
Travel: Occasional travel across Western Canada and the Yukon
Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership

About the Organization

A national, mission-driven non-profit dedicated to creating safe, healthy, and inclusive communities through innovative social service programs. The organization supports individuals across multiple regions and is committed to equity, dignity, and meaningful community impact.

Role Purpose

The Vice President, People & Culture will lead the organization's workforce strategy, talent development, culture, and enterprise risk management functions. As a key member of the Executive Team, this role ensures people-focused systems and culture enable operational excellence and long-term growth.

The VP will direct a People & Culture team of ~20, including senior leaders, and serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Team and Board on workforce strategy, organizational health, risk, and DEIB priorities.

This role is ideal for a senior HR executive with strong private-sector and unionized work environment experience who is ready to transition into a high-impact non-profit leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Lead and execute a multi-year People & Culture strategy aligned with mission and organizational growth
• Strengthen inclusive, values-driven culture across all regions
• Provide strategic counsel to the Executive Team and Board on workforce trends, risk, DEIB, and organizational well-being
• Guide succession planning, senior leadership development, and organizational capability building
• Oversee P&C services for a unionized and non-union workforce in multiple regions
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and sector standards

People & Talent Management

• Lead and empower a high-performing P&C team; build future HR leaders
• Champion trauma-informed, equity-centered leadership development across all levels
• Strengthen internal communication, employee experience, and talent engagement programs
• Advance organizational learning, professional development, and performance management

Enterprise Risk & Governance

• Lead enterprise risk strategy and risk management team
• Integrate risk frameworks into planning, people strategy, and decision-making
• Monitor emerging risks including labour relations, workforce well-being, compliance, and operational continuity
• Engage Board committees on workforce risk, compliance, and strategic priorities

Operational Excellence & Results

• Oversee HR budget, workforce planning, compensation strategy, and benefits programs
• Ensure HRIS, analytics, and reporting support performance and operational clarity
• Partner with Executive and regional leaders to anticipate workforce needs in periods of growth and expansion
• Support resilience planning, emergency preparedness, and business continuity initiatives

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• CPHR or equivalent designation preferred
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, with 3+ years at an executive or senior level
• Strong experience in private-sector and complex unionized environments
• Demonstrated leadership in culture transformation, DEIB, and organizational development
• Background in risk management and enterprise-wide planning
• Exceptional communication, influence, and strategic planning skills
• Experience in mission-driven or service-focused environments an asset

Additional Requirements

• Eligible to work in Canada
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector check
• Valid driver’s license for periodic travel

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package (salary commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits plan including wellness supports and pension program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Mental health and wellness programs, EFAP, and internal counselling supports
• Recognition as an Employer of Choice and high-performance workplace

Work Environment

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (flexibility required for operational needs)
• Remote work with periodic travel to regional offices and leadership meetings
• Collaborative, values-driven Executive Team environment