Vice President, People & Culture (non-profit)

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Role: Vice President, People & Culture

Location: British Columbia (remote with occasional travel) hybrid.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership

Compensation: $130,000-$185,000 per year (depending on experience)

About the Role

The Vice President of People & Culture (P&C) provides strategic and executive leadership

across all areas of people, culture, and workforce strategy. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, this role ensures that organizational culture, human systems, and people strategies are fully aligned with enterprise goals and operational realities. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking, values-driven leader who thrives on shaping inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces, building strong leadership pipelines, and integrating risk and culture frameworks into sustainable organizational growth.

This organization operates within the community services and social impact sector, providing programs that promote inclusion, empowerment, and long-term well-being across British Columbia and the Yukon. The work environment is mission-driven, people-focused, and values-based, combining operational excellence with a strong commitment to equity, reconciliation, and positive social change.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the development and implementation of a multi-year People & Culture strategy
* aligned with organizational priorities.
* Partner with Executive and Program leadership to anticipate workforce needs and talent
* implications of future growth.
* Integrate inclusive leadership and trauma-informed practices into every level of the
* organization.
* Champion a values-aligned, equitable, and high-performing culture that fosters engagement and belonging.
* Lead initiatives focused on reconciliation, DEIB, and cultural transformation.
* Empower and develop leaders through coaching, mentorship, and systems of
* accountability.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to the CAO, CEO, and Board on all workforce, risk, and
* people strategy matters.
* Provide regular updates and strategic counsel to the Board and relevant committees
* regarding organizational culture, talent, and HR metrics.
* Lead succession planning, senior leadership development, and enterprise workforce risk
* assessment.
* Lead the organization’s risk management function, integrating enterprise risk frameworks into planning and decision-making.
* Oversee the risk management team, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of operational, reputational, and compliance risks.
* Partner with the Board and Executive Team to align workforce risk and business continuity planning.
* Represent the organization externally as an employer of choice.
* Build partnerships with funders, regulators, and sector bodies to advance workforce and DEIB excellence.
* Monitor evolving employment laws, industry trends, and best practices to maintain compliance and innovation.

Oversee all core People & Culture functions, including:

* Talent acquisition and onboarding
* Learning and leadership development
* Employee and labour relations (unionized and non-unionized environments)
* Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
* Organizational design and change management
* Compensation, benefits, and total rewards
* Employee engagement and retention
* Health, Safety, and Well-being
* HR analytics, systems, and internal communications

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership,
* Business Administration, or a related field.
* CPHR designation (or equivalent) preferred.
* Minimum 7+ years of progressive HR leadership, with at least 3 years at the executive
* or senior management level.
* Proven track record in leading HR strategy within complex, unionized, and multi-region
* organizations.
* Deep expertise in leadership development, DEIB, labour relations, and cultural
* transformation.
* Advanced knowledge of employment legislation and risk management frameworks.
* Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, relationship-building, and
* conflict resolution skills.
* High emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and ability to manage ambiguity with
* confidence.
* Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check.
* Valid Driver’s License.
* Ability to travel occasionally and work flexible hours as required.

Why Apply

This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture and future of a mission-driven organization at the

executive level. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in embedding values-based

leadership, developing future leaders, and integrating enterprise risk and people strategy to support long-term sustainability and growth.