VP, People & Culture

Dream; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Paid vacation

Personal days

Professional development support

Team-building events

Job summary

Dream is seeking a VP, People & Culture based in Toronto to partner with executives and shape a people strategy that attracts, develops and retains top talent while fostering a positive, high-performing culture.

Reporting to CFO, this role leads HR operations, compensation and benefits, analytics, and talent management across Dream's growth. The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of HR leadership and a proven track record in strategic HR initiatives and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15+ years of HR experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in an organization recognized for strong HR and talent management capabilities.
• Deep experience across HR operations: compensation, benefits, business partnering, performance and talent acquisition.
• Proven track record delivering people strategies that drive business growth.
• Strong leadership and team development skills; ability to coach and mentor.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills with senior executives.
• Data-informed decision making and sound judgment in workforce planning.
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions, HRIS implementations, and global operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with the senior leadership team as a trusted coach and advisor on people issues.
• Lead and modernize HR operations, policies and processes including compensation, benefits, analytics and HR systems.
• Enhance policies and initiatives that reinforce Dream’s culture, engagement and performance.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the People & Culture team to foster accountability and high performance.
• Oversee total rewards, compensation and benefits and lead the annual performance process.
• Create a talent management framework to attract, develop and retain top talent.
• Maintain and develop Dream’s external employment brand and align recruitment with business needs.
• Use people data to inform decisions and guide transparent, consistent action.

Skills

HR leadership

talent management

business partnering

data-driven decisions

Tools

HRIS

People analytics

Job description

Dream is looking for a VP, People & Culture

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP, People & Culture role is based in Toronto, Ontario. You will partner with business leaders and senior executives to develop and deliver a people strategy, processes and systems that attract, retain and develop top talent, foster a positive work culture and support Dream’s overall business objectives.

You are an accomplished human resources leader with twelve to fifteen years of HR experience. You have built or significantly enhanced an HR function and bring experience from an organization recognized for strong human resources and talent management capabilities.

You combine strategic vision with operational discipline and an entrepreneurial approach to solving people challenges. A trusted coach and advisor to senior executives, you build strong relationships, communicate clearly and persuasively, and use data and sound judgment to develop practical, innovative solutions that meet business needs.

You lead with integrity, emotional intelligence and a commitment to continuous improvement. You inspire and develop others, balance ambitious change with the organization’s capacity to deliver, and connect your team’s work to Dream’s broader purpose and long-term success.

What will you do?

• Build strong partnerships with senior leadership team, acting as a trusted coach, advisor and go-to resource on people issues and innovative ways of working.
• Lead and modernize HR operations, policies and processes, including compensation, benefits, people analytics and HR systems, to support Dream’s dynamic and growing business needs.
• Enhance policies, practices and initiatives that reinforce Dream’s culture, improve engagement and performance, and support consistent, effective people practices.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the People & Culture team, fostering a culture of accountability and high-performance.
• Oversee Dream’s total rewards, compensation and benefits program, leading the annual performance process.
• Create a talent management framework for assessing, attracting, developing and retaining top talent, working with leaders to strengthen organizational capability.
• Maintain and develop Dream’s external employment brand, aligning our talent acquisition program with business needs.
• Use people data and input from stakeholders to inform decisions, anticipate risks and unintended consequences, and guide thoughtful, transparent and consistent action.

What type of experience should you have?

• 12 to 15+ years of human resources experience, including an HR leadership role of at least 3 years.
• Experience in an organization recognized for strong human resources and talent management capabilities, with a track record of building or enhancing an HR department.
• Deep experience across HR operations, including compensation, benefits, business partnering, performance management and talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated success developing and delivering people strategies and HR initiatives that support business needs and organizational growth.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills, including attracting talent, delegating effectively, motivating others and managing performance.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, with the credibility to coach and advise senior executives.
• A data-informed approach to decision making, sound judgment and a record of delivering results with integrity and accountability.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, HRIS implementations, and global operations would be considered an asset.

What leadership strengths will you bring?

Executing for Results: Set clear, challenging goals and drive improved performance with tenacity and accountability. Adapt nimbly to uncertainty, lead others through complexity and take informed risks, using data and others’ input to anticipate threats. Make decisions with integrity, forethought, transparency and consistency in the organization’s best interests.

Leading Teams: Attract and recruit talent, motivate others, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity and develop strong performance. Persevere through challenges and model high standards. Demonstrate self-awareness, seek feedback and lead by example with a commitment to personal and organizational improvement.

Relationships and Influence: Build authentic relationships through emotional intelligence and clear, persuasive communication. Inspire trust and commitment through conviction, energy and influence. Share the spotlight, visibly celebrate team success and create a shared sense of purpose that connects people to the organization’s broader goals.

Who are we?

Dream Unlimited Corp. is a leading real estate developer and has an established and successful asset management business, inclusive of $31 billion of assets under management as at September 30, 2026 across three Toronto Stock Exchange listed trusts, our private asset management business and numerous partnerships. We develop land and housing in our master planned communities in Western Canada and hold a growing portfolio of income generating properties across Canada. Dream expects this area of our business to grow as investment properties under construction are completed and held for the long term. Dream has a proven track record for being innovative and for our ability to source, structure and execute on compelling investment opportunities.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1996, becoming one of Canada’s leading real estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canada’s largest developers, building communities for people to live in; developing land, homes, condominiums, retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in, bringing office, industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties, enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream, we care about our employees, provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events, fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

Total Rewards @Dream

This is a regular, full-time position. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible for a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and personal days, flexible benefits, mental health resources, access to perks and discounts, professional development support, and team-building and social events.

Compensation is determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, total years of experience, industry experience, education, and professional designations. We recognize that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into a bracket. Final compensation will be tailored to your specific experience, skills and the unique value you bring to the table. If your qualifications exceed the scope of this role, we may be open to adjusting the mandate – and the salary – to reflect that expertise.

We look forward to hearing from you, but please note; due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who qualify will be contacted. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Our recruitment process does not include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).