Associate Vice-president, People

**Job Description**:
**About MRU**:
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-caliber programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.

**About the Department of Human Resources**:
Mount Royal University’s dedicated team of Human Resources professionals is here to provide a range of services for prospective and current employees including: professional development, talent acquisition, consultancy services, and information on policies, payroll, benefits, and more.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Vice President Finance and Administration, the Associate Vice President, People and Culture is the strategic and operational lead for all aspects of MRU employee services at MRU. The AVP engages the MRU community in the development of a people and culture strategy. Working collaboratively across MRU with both academic and administrative units, the AVP will lead human resources to attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a healthy and supportive environment that values learning and development, further establishing Mount Royal as an employer of choice. The AVP will lead dedicated teams in delivering exceptional human resource services throughout the employee life cycle and drive innovative employment strategies, policies, programs, and technologies in support of the mission, values and strategic goals of MRU. The AVP embraces innovation, has a continuous improvement outlook, a growth mindset and high emotional intelligence. In partnership and collaboration with the AVP Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA), and the AVP Indigenization and Decolonization, the AVP People and Culture champions and promotes the institutional values of EDIA and enhancing indigeneity across the university community.

The current moment at MRU offers the opportunity to evolve and build a healthy, values-driven and positive organizational culture supported by the thoughtful and creative deployment of systems. Acting as a ‘trusted advisor’ on all employee matters, the AVP, People and Culture also demonstrates a proven track record in driving high employee engagement. This role is pivotal in establishing MRU as a highly desirable place to work and contributing to the organization’s overall strategy and operational success in support of the Employer of Choice strategic goal.

**What We Offer**:
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days, and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees, and the public.

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