Director, People & Culture

The Director, People & Culture provides strategic leadership for the organization's Human Resources and Health & Safety functions. This role partners closely with senior leaders and people leaders to support workforce planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, legislative compliance, workplace safety and a positive employee experience.

The Director also leads the HR & Safety team and ensures programs, policies, systems and practices effectively support employees, operational needs and organizational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR advice and coaching to senior leadership and people leaders on workforce, organizational and employee matters.
• Lead, coach and develop the HR & Safety team, establishing priorities and ensuring effective delivery of HR and safety services.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, business expansion and organizational change.
• Champion the organization's culture and values and promote a respectful, inclusive, safe and productive workplace.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, attendance, performance management, discipline, conflict resolution and workplace concerns.
• Lead or oversee workplace investigations and other complex or sensitive employee matters.
• Provide guidance on terminations, restructuring, severance, employment agreements and employment-related risk.
• Ensure employee matters are handled consistently, fairly and in accordance with legislation, policies and organizational values.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding and employee lifecycle practices.
• Partner with leaders on workforce requirements, succession planning, employee development and retention strategies.
• Oversee performance management, training and leadership development programs.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, focus groups, recognition and organizational communication.
• Oversee compensation and total rewards programs, including job evaluation, salary structures, market benchmarking, benefits and retirement programs.
• Provide oversight of HR systems, payroll-related processes, time and attendance and employee data administration.
• Use workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, risks and opportunities and support informed business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate HR processes and services.
• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of HR and workplace policies and procedures.
• Ensure employment practices comply with applicable employment standards, human rights, accessibility and other workplace legislation.
• Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on organizational policies and practices.
• Provide guidance to leaders and employees on legislation, policies and workplace practices.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's occupational health and safety program and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and workers' compensation legislation, including training, inspections, documentation and reporting requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations, hazard assessments, corrective actions, workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Monitor safety performance and workplace risks and continuously improve programs that prevent injuries and support safe operations.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP):

• Follows and understands all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with respect to Good Manufacturing Practices

Company Culture:

• Demonstrates a commitment to VP's core values of service, care, respect, integrity, and community by incorporating these principles into daily work, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Embodies and promotes VP's mission of delivering the highest level of service to our member practices through the personal actions of people care.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
• CHRP/CHRL designation
• Minimum fifteen years of Human Resources experience in a leadership capacity and five years of occupational health and safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience actively participating on a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading people, advising leaders and managing complex employee and workplace matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations, compensation, HR systems and occupational health and safety practices.
• Experience with UKG or a similar HCM platform is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.

What you bring

• Strong leadership, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to connect people practices to organizational priorities.
• Sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex, confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong organizational and change-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to balance employee experience, operational requirements, organizational objectives and legislative obligations.
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, inclusive and productive workplace.

Schedule and Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• In person

Location

This position will be located at VP's Head Office in St Marys (485 Queen St W, St. Marys, ON N4X 1B7).

Compensation

$133,514.00 - $190,735.00

NOTE: Salary will be determined based on the successful applicant's experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for an annual performance bonus.

Vacancy Reason

• Replacement

Why Choose VP?

• Competitive salary
• Employer-funded pension plan
• RRSP top-up program
• 100% employer-paid Health and Dental Benefit premiums, with option to enhance benefits coverage through employee co-pay
• Proud to support the local St. Marys' community
• Helping to serve the animal health industry in Canada
• Paid time off to volunteer

How to Apply:

Please apply online with your cover letter and resume at: https://vpcl.bamboohr.com/careers

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged. No phone calls please.