Director, People & Culture Jobs

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you! We are currently searching for a Director, People & Culture!

The Director, People & Culture will be a key player in cultivating CNIB’s culture, using their ability to influence and drive change to support the implementation of our new Strategic Plan. Reporting to the VP, People & Culture, this position will provide day-to-day human resources (HR) leadership and support to a national team of dedicated and passionate professionals to improve the employee experience and integrate CNIB’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) + belonging strategies.

Your impact at CNIB

• Review engagement survey results and lead action planning activities to further improve the employee experience and promote a culture of recognition and engagement.
• Provide counsel and coach management on all People & Culture and employee relations matters while engaging and building strong relationships with employees including leaders at all levels.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to integrating the principles of IDEA + belonging into all People & Culture practices.
• Develop and deliver People & Culture initiatives that enhance our ability to attract, retain and develop our people to achieve our strategic goals and objectives.
• Develop and lead talent management and succession planning programs and initiatives.
• Direct processes related to the employee lifecycle.
• Coach and support the leadership team in optimizing their people to thrive and meet and/or exceed their objectives.
• Regularly scan and assess People & Culture issues, trends, gaps, and opportunities that could impact the Organization.
• Support leadership in talent acquisition strategies and organizational structure reviews and changes

Who you are:

• Ability to bring innovative ideas and a growth mindset to deliver programs that support an exceptional employee experience.
• Ability to quickly build strong relationships and trust with key business partners in all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to successfully complete multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Strong people leadership skills with the proven ability to engage, motivate and inspire teams to deliver exceptional results.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiations, conflict resolution and decision-making skills

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset
• Proven success in project and change management initiatives to support organizational change.
• Proven success in implementing talent acquisition and talent management initiatives.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in all facets of HR, including developing programs and delivering national HR services.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation, principles, and practices governing Human Resources management.
• Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-dimensional and organizational wide IDEA + Belonging strategies.
• University degree or equivalent with CHRL or CHRP designation.

Apply now!

CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women, gender diverse, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. If at any stage you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your accessibility needs. We're excited to review your application!

Please note: while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.