Director, Human Resources

**Who we are**

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers. It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion. As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life. Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

**The role**
- Please note that this is an in-office role_.

**Who you are**

It’s not so much about how fast you can accelerate your career as finding a new organization where you can bring your insights, make an impact, and feel good about it. You are driven by a passion for human resources and a personal set of core values. You believe that every action you take and every conversation you have reflects your organization and is an incredible opportunity to make a difference and create engagement.

**What’s in it for you**

**_ Profound purpose and impact._** This is a chance to build, create, enhance, and influence. It’s an opportunity to bring your expertise and contribute to the smooth operations of HR functions, supporting teams so they can support their clients. You will make a mark designing and implementing a talent management framework that prioritizes EDI, a learning and development program that shares knowledge and embeds EDI and core values into the thinking and functioning of managers and teams, and a total rewards package that ensures employees are appreciated and committed. You will work alongside passionate team members, committed leadership, and bright, talented individuals, providing direct support and programming to meet employee needs at a grassroots organization where every day is focused on making a difference to clients.

**How you and your team will make an impact**:

- _ Provide leadership in developing and implementing the Human Resources and IDEA strategy._ You will coach and train a team of human resources professionals, serve as the influential voice for HR strategies and initiatives, and collaborate at the organizational level to determine priorities. You will establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of service delivery of all HR functions and programming to ensure the highest service levels.
- _ Support the design, development and delivery of leading-edge talent management solutions. _You will spearhead initiatives that include assessment and development, employee engagement and retention, performance management and total rewards. You will conduct interviews as required and assist managers in making hiring decisions, ensuring smooth onboarding processes to integrate new employees into the organization seamlessly.
- _ Create and promote a culture of accountability. _You will lead initiatives prioritizing organization-wide inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility to enhance and promote the organization as an employer of choice.
- _ Update and implement policies. _You will provide advice and interpretation on statutory obligations, human resources policies, collective agreements, and employment and labour relations developments to leadership and team.
- _ Manage employee and labour relations strategies. _You will provide comprehensive training to managers and directors on employee and labour relations, offer support and coaching to management, conduct workplace investigations, handle grievances, arbitrations, and mediations, and participate in discipline and performance management meetings. You will build and maintain appropriate,