People and Culture

Job Title: People and Culture

Why Zero Point Cryogenics

Do you have a passion for cutting-edge technology and the personality to work at a deep-tech company? Do you enjoy innovation and want to work on advanced technologies that are going to change the world? This is your opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding deep-tech company, right here in Edmonton We are a team of highly motivated, educated, and skilled individuals who work closely together to solve complex problems, and we want your input.

In our company, nobody is just a number. We put our people first, that's why one of our four values is 'Enjoy Life': work life and home life. At ZPC, we work closely with all of our employees to build a flexible work schedule that meets their needs.

Our Values: ask us about them

• We are going to make mistakes in the Pursuit of Innovation.
• When we share our thoughts and ideas our best products will be Built Through Teamwork.
• We hold each other accountable to ensure that nothing leaves our facilities that does not meet our highest Standard of Quality.
• We spend time every day on tasks that bring us satisfaction and purpose with the intent to Enjoy Life.

What we do

At Zero Point Cryogenics we are growing quickly and commercializing our core product, cryostats, which are the primary low-temperature platform for quantum computers and quantum technology research. We design, engineer, fabricate, assemble, test, and install state-of-the art cryostats for our customers in quantum computing companies, as well as university and government labs. Born from a low-temperature physics research group, with a focus on low-temperature excellence, at ZPC innovation is in our roots. We are continuously improving our current systems and developing new systems to meet the varying needs of our customers.

Who we are looking for

*If you do not meet some or all of the below qualifications, and believe you would still be a strong candidate, please apply.

We are looking for a hands-on problem solver to lead the People and Culture Manager role as part of our growing team. Our ideal candidate will be accustomed to human resources, recruiting, culture building, and working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can easily change. They will be able to prioritize concurrent projects and be passionate about doing so in a detailed and organized manner. The organization and structure of our leadership team is critical to ensure the success of our corporation as a whole. While it will continue to be a team effort, our ideal candidate will take ownership of the people and culture role, delegating when appropriate. This role is integral to our success as we commercialize our core product.

What you will do

Working closely with the CEO, you will have the opportunity to maintain the culture that has led to our early success at Zero Point Cryogenics, as we scale. We expect you to ask questions, learn, be open to growth, and attend development training as required.

• Own full-cycle recruitment for technical, manufacturing, and leadership roles.
• Manage and continuously improve a high-quality onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Develop training, performance, and retention programs that support a high-performance culture.
• Manage HR policies, performance frameworks, and compliance processes.
• Support organizational design, role clarity, and workforce planning as teams expand.
• Support managers with people leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Lead culture-building and employee-engagement initiatives aligned with ZPC's core values.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and HR data/analytics to inform leadership decisions.
• Build and maintain ZPC's employer brand to attract top technical and manufacturing talent.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, labour regulations, and workplace policies.
• Manage employee relations and oversee fair, consistent resolution processes.
• Support immigration processes and international hiring (as required).

You can succeed in this role if you have:

• Proven experience in HR, People & Culture, or People Operations within a scaling organization.
• Strong full-cycle recruitment ability, especially for technical, manufacturing, and leadership roles.
• Expertise in onboarding, training, performance management, and retention programs.
• Solid understanding of employment law, labour standards, and workplace compliance.
• Experience managing compensation & benefits, including familiarity with ESOP structures.
• Strong coaching and advisory skills for supporting managers with people leadership challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills—clear, empathetic, and professional.
• Data-driven approach with experience using HR systems (HRIS) and workforce analytics.
• Ability to manage employee relations with fairness, tact, and confidentiality.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive culture-building and engagement initiatives.
• A high level of accuracy and are detail-oriented
• Solid experience with Microsoft 365 software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and Google Software (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet)
• Excellent time-management skills to meet firm deadlines
• Motivation and work ethic to stay engaged in a fast-paced, creative problem-solving environment
• A sense of responsibility for the technical quality of work, owning your mistakes, and holding yourself accountable to continuous improvement
• Willingness to take on unfamiliar tasks and to help the team learn what you figure out
• Openness to respectfully take guidance and training from management and coworkers
• A sense of ownership for the space that you are working in

Strong candidates will have:

• Experience scaling HR in a deep-tech, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Background in organizational design, role clarity, and workforce planning.
• Experience supporting immigration processes and international hiring.
• Familiarity with health & safety compliance in manufacturing settings.
• Experience with employer branding or talent marketing.
• HR certification (CPHR, SHRM, etc.).
• Experience implementing or optimizing advanced HRIS platforms.
• Prior responsibility for change management during periods of rapid growth.

*If you do not meet some or all of the above qualifications, and believe you would still be a strong candidate, please apply.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $85,000 - $105,000 CAD / Year
• Immediate eligibility for comprehensive group benefits including health & dental, paid vacation and paid statutory holidays
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) policy

Location and Schedule

Our shop is located at th Ave NW, Edmonton. This position is full-time Monday to Friday, starting between 7am-9am. We aim to create a flexible work schedule that allows our employees to meet obligations outside of work; however, there may be irregular hours to meet certain deadlines and we will be required to track our time for project costing. We expect the candidate to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks; however, salary is based on the position and is not on an hourly basis. Only local applicants or those who can relocate themselves will be considered.

Please note that only those selected to continue in the application process will be contacted.

Safety Note

Please be aware of intermittent high magnetic fields in our facility, which may pose risks to individuals with certain medical implants. Contact us for more information regarding these safety considerations.

Application Process

Submit your application via our website. We review applications as they arrive.

Join Us

Be a part of a team where innovation, quality, and a balanced life are not just ideals, but everyday practice. At Zero Point Cryogenics, your contribution matters in shaping the future of quantum technology. Apply now and embark on a journey of professional growth and discovery.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person