Director, People Risk and Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
As the Director, People Risk and Strategic Initiatives, you will provide enterprise leadership on people-related risk, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and enterprise transformation. You will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, ensuring human capital risks and employee impacts are proactively identified and aligned to organizational strategy. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who thrives in complexity, brings strong risk and governance expertise, and can influence decision-making at the highest levels while driving meaningful business outcomes. This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Chief People Officer. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.
Requirements
- A postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
- 15–20 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, people risk, or a related field within large, complex organizations
- At least 5 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in a regulated or financial services environment
- Demonstrated experience leading HR due diligence and post-integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, labour relations, governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and provide strategic advisory support in high-impact environments
- Experience working with Boards and preparing executive-level reporting and insights
- Strong analytical, risk management, and strategic planning capabilities
Nice To Haves
- A CHRP or similar professional designation is considered an asset
- Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries
- Expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks and governance structures
- Background in leading large-scale transformation or culture change initiatives
Responsibilities
- Leading people-related due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships
- Assessing human capital risks including workforce structure, culture, compensation, benefits, labour relations, and compliance
- Developing and executing people integration strategies following transactions
- Partnering cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Enterprise Risk, and Corporate Development to inform decisions and mitigate risk
- Driving enterprise-wide People & Culture strategic initiatives aligned to business priorities
- Embedding risk, compliance, and governance practices across People & Culture programs
- Overseeing regulatory compliance with employment standards, labour legislation, and human rights obligations across Canada
- Leading audit activities, regulatory reviews, and reporting to governing bodies
- Providing thought leadership and advisory support to executive leadership on people risk and complex organizational changes
- Coordinating and delivering People & Culture Board and Committee reporting and governance processes
Benefits
- Competitive rewards and benefits
- Flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
- 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time
- 2 extra stat holidays, plus care days for personal or family illness
- Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from
- Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
