Director, Organizational Effectiveness

We are currently seeking a full-time permanent Director, Organizational Effectiveness & Partner Affairs to join our People & Culture team. As a Director, Organizational Effectiveness & Partner Affairs, you will provide a full range of advisory and operational services to internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, supporting business priorities and partner-related initiatives. You will also work closely with senior leadership to manage priorities, streamline communications, and ensure leaders are well-prepared for critical meetings and engagements. As a central point of integration, you will help anticipate organizational needs, address challenges proactively, and enable the leadership team to operate at maximum effectiveness. The ideal candidate will combine financial and strategic acumen with exceptional interpersonal skills. Success in this role will require balancing structured, forward-looking planning with the flexibility to respond to immediate organizational demands. The duties and responsibilities of the Director, Organizational Effectiveness & Partner Affairs, but are not limited to: Corporate Governance & Partner Affairs: Own agendas for Executive Committee meetings, Partner meetings, and offsites. This includes the proactive management of action items to ensure timely completion and leadership briefings. This includes the people leadership responsibilities of the Personal Assistants. Relationship Management: Serve as central point of contact between the CPO and internal stakeholders. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leaders, business heads, executive assistants and partners. Strategic Partnership: Partner with the CPO to define and drive HR and people-related strategic priorities, talent initiatives and culture-building programs aligned with organizational goals. Project Leadership & Firm-Wide Initiatives: Manage or oversee cyclical projects in coordination with the CPO that often requires cross-functional collaboration. This includes strategic reviews, annual planning cycles, and key transformation initiatives. Corporate Management: Ensure alignment between business functions, policies, and corporate strategy. Develop and monitor governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. Corporate Communications: Work in coordination with the CPO to develop internal communications that keep employees informed and engaged. Ensure alignment of communications strategy with corporate values and culture. Critical Competencies Discretion, Integrity and Brand Promotion – A positive professional who upholds the values of the firm, and understands the importance of maintaining/protecting sensitive, confidential information. Communication – An excellent communicator with a firm command of written, verbal, and interpersonal skills necessary to present complex technical information to non-financial stakeholders. Operational Excellence – Confidently demonstrates knowledge of ethical standards and control principles and upholds RPIA's control and service standards. Collaboration – Strong aptitude for working collaboratively with business partners and both internal and external stakeholders. Brings a spirit of collaboration with the ability to maintain strong working relationships with peers and leaders within the organization. Problem Solving – Use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions for complex problems. This could include an understanding of how to leverage appropriate talent and resources/working committee members/subject matter experts from across the firm. Trusted Advisor – Provide confidential support and act as a trusted advisor on sensitive and high-priority matters. Requirements Undergraduate degree in Business (Finance, Accounting or HR) or Mathematics with high academic standing MBA preferred Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience Strong financial and accounting foundation Additional Information Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Work Location: Toronto To learn more about life at RPIA, visit Read our firm's magazine, Voices of RPIA: This is to fill an open vacancy Artificial Intelligence may be used as part of this recruitment initiative RPIA is proud to be Great Place to Work CertifiedTM. What sets us apart? Exceptional single and family benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance plus additional Health Care Spending and Wellness credits. inConfidence (provided by Medavie Blue Cross via Inkblot) Employee and Family Assistance Program to support mental well-being and extends to all family members in your household. Opportunities for professional and personal growth through: Cross-functional Mentorship Program Internally curated Leadership Skills training program Opportunities for professional and personal growth through: Cross-functional Mentorship Program Internally curated Leadership Skills training program RPIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer We believe in the power of diversity of thought, and we aspire to have an inclusive workplace that mirrors the fabric of our community. We strongly encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are committed to providing an accessible and equitable application and hiring process and will make accommodations should you require it at any point. We encourage you to connect with us at hr@rpia.ca if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Our culture is defined by our six core values: Client-First, Innovation, Excellence, Partnership, Integrity, and Giving back. Our clients often say the outstanding service we deliver is as important to them as the returns we achieve for them. With over 120 employees and approximately $20 billion in assets under management for a broad investor base of institutions and private clients, we proudly remain privately owned by employees who invest alongside our clients.