Vice President, People & Culture

Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC)•Rosser, MB

About The Position

WCLC is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and people-centred executive to join its Executive Leadership Team as Vice President, People & Culture. This role reports to the President & CEO and will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping people strategies to strengthen culture, support business objectives, and prepare the workforce for the future. The successful candidate will lead the evolution of the People & Culture function, fostering an exceptional employee experience, building organizational capability, supporting change, and enabling employees to perform at their best. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, drive collaboration, and create an engaged, high-performing workplace where employees can thrive, working closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board committees, and leaders across the organization.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in Human Resources, People & Culture, Organizational Development, or a related field.
A track record of developing and delivering people strategies that support organizational goals and meaningful employee experiences.
Experience leading organizational transformation, culture change, workforce planning, talent management, and employee experience initiatives.
Experience advising executive teams and Boards or Board committees on people-related matters.
Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to translate strategy into practical action.
A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to build trust, influence across an organization, and lead successfully through complexity and change.
A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

CPHR designation and/or graduate-level education would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a multi-year People & Culture strategy that supports WCLC’s corporate strategy and future business needs.
Lead and support a high-performing People & Culture team focused on delivering business value and exceptional employee experiences.
Strengthen organizational capability through leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning, talent management, and employee experience initiatives.
Work with leaders to understand workforce risks, capability gaps, and emerging talent needs, and help turn insights into practical plans.
Advance workforce planning and talent analytics to support thoughtful, data-informed decision-making.
Champion a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and adaptability.
Lead change initiatives in a way that supports organizational agility, employee adoption, and long-term performance.
Provide trusted advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Human Resources & Governance Committee on people-related priorities, risks, and opportunities.