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Director of People and Culture

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Youth Empowerment & Support Services Full time

Director of People and Culture

Full-Time, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

YESS is a not-for-profit agency working with youth facing difficult realities. Our Youth Support Centre provides immediate and low-barrier 24/7 sleep support and individualized wrap-around supports for young people.

We work collaboratively within a network of care focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by providing youth with the necessary supports to stabilize their housing, improve their wellbeing, build life skills, connect with community, and avoid re-entry into homelessness.

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Director of People and Culture will be responsible for providing strategic leadership of human resources functions, with a focus on creating and sustaining a workplace environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and engaged.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead, mentor, and coach teams with diverse levels of expertise, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a high level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership:
    • Develop and articulate a clear vision for the HR function that aligns with YESS's overall strategic objectives.
    • Build and maintain relationships with external organizations, networks, and community groups to support diversity and inclusion initiatives.
    • Develop metrics and KPIs to track the progress and impact of EDI initiatives.
  • Organizational Culture Development:
    • Lead initiatives to define, articulate, and nurture the desired organizational culture.
    • Design and implement programs that enhance the overall employee experience.
    • Create and manage comprehensive recognition programs that celebrate employee achievements and contributions.
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI):
    • Develop and implement a robust EDI strategy that aligns with YESS's values and strategic priorities.
    • Integrate inclusive practices into all HR processes.
    • Lead the development of EDI training programs and initiatives.
  • Recruitment and Retention Strategy:
    • Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of high-caliber candidates.
    • Enhance the candidate experience by streamlining the recruitment process.
    • Design and implement comprehensive retention strategies.
  • Department Leadership:
    • Provide visionary leadership and direction to the Human Resources team.
    • Establish and monitor key performance indicators to drive departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Training and Development:
    • Develop and lead a strategic learning and development plan that supports employee growth and enhances job performance.
    • Implement leadership development initiatives to cultivate a pipeline of future leaders.
  • Change Management:
    • Lead change management initiatives to support organizational transformation.
    • Develop communication plans to effectively manage change communications.

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of Human Resources experience including 5 years of team leadership, preferably in the Not-for-profit industry.
  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is preferred.
  • Excellent working knowledge of employment and human rights related legislation.
  • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
  • Knowledge of office systems: MS-Office preferred.

YESS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.