Vice President, People and Culture – YMCA of Northeastern Ontario

ABOUT THE YMCA OF NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is a charity dedicated to building healthy northern communities by nurturing the potential of children, youth, and families, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility within our community.

Our YMCA is a trusted, respected employer of 450 full and part-time staff and more than 100 volunteers, serving 20,000 people annually in health and fitness, childcare, camp, employment, settlement services and youth programming.

We provide upwards of $400,000 in financial assistance each year to support individuals and families in local communities who otherwise would not be able to afford participation.

So much more than buildings and programs, our YMCA is a place to belong and to grow strong. We promote and develop healthy minds and spirits as much as healthy bodies. We support children and youth to grow up strong, confident, and resilient.

And, we help busy individuals and families at every age and stage to connect with the people, the values and the activities that matter most to them, every day.

We are committed to this work at every level of our organization because we know that when we support people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to fulfill health goals, reach their full potential and feel they truly belong, we build a stronger Northern Ontario.

We currently operate across the three main communities of North Bay, Sudbury, and Timmins with plans to service more communities across Northeastern Ontario.

We are seeking a senior human resources professional who is passionate about the development of people and demonstrates a strong belief in a culture that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion.

A balanced approach to weekly, in-person leadership is required between the YMCA’s Sudbury and North Bay locations, with occasional travel to Timmins.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an integral member of the executive team, the Vice President, People and Culture will play a key role in collaboratively shaping the workforce and volunteer culture of the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario.

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, People and Culture is responsible for developing and leading the overall Association’s People and Culture operations and strategy.

As a key advisor to the CEO and the Leadership team, the VP will focus on organizational design, compensation, workplace wellness, talent management, and succession planning. The role will include the administration and integration of HR policies and legal regulations for all aspects of the Association across Northeastern Ontario.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership team, the Vice President, People and Culture will develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and strategic programs aligned with business objectives and create a modernized human resources framework focused on recruitment, compensation analysis, payroll, policy development, performance management, training, and development as well as health and safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements an integrated and comprehensive strategy for human resources and volunteer management that enables the achievement of strategic objectives in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the YMCA.
• Ensures that the various existing and required employee/volunteer programs, processes, policies, and services related to resource planning, succession management, retention, training and development, compensation and benefits, engagement and recognition, performance management, and learning and development are relevant and engineered to be as effective as possible while being grounded in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Facilitates, manages, and resolves complex employee issues.
• Leads the people and culture strategy to ensure there are adequate, skilled resources to meet the organization’s operational needs and growth strategies. Ensures that current resources are aligned to the Association’s requirements.
• Facilitates and oversees change management efforts to enhance the functionality of systems and processes, including streamlining, simplification, and automation.
• Works closely with the CFO and CEO to provide guidance and insight into group benefit design, cost analysis, contract renewals and career transition while mitigating and managing risk and exposure.
• Represents the YMCA confidently on HR matters and leadership, externally with community partners, and internally with the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers.
• Represents the YMCA and ensures that the interests of employees and the YMCA are considered per HR policies, collective bargaining agreements and applicable government laws and regulations.
• Guides learning and development activities in line with the strategic plan and operational plans including new staff and volunteer orientation and training, supervisor training, leadership development program, guest facilitators, etc.
• Brings an innovative approach to creating a learning environment that values change and improvement.
• Develops organizational capacity by providing expertise, support and coaching to YMCA leaders to manage people and create a positive culture that supports growth and wellness.
• Work with leaders to develop a unique value proposition to enable the attraction and retention of top talent.
• Leads/supports the YMCA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (DEIB).

DESIRED SKILLS

• An effective communicator, coach, strategic thinker and planner with the ability to execute on plan.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in change management/intervention, redesigning processes, implementing new systems and processes, leading others through process change, and identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Skills in critical thinking and problem solving with excellent judgement and negotiating/influencing skills.
• Able to build trust; follows through, doesn’t over-commit, ensures people feel heard and acts with integrity.
• Discreet; able to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information.

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic orientation
• Results focused
• Strong ethics, integrity, initiative and self-management
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Conceptual thinking
• Collaborative style
• Leadership
• Coaching and mentoring

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Postsecondary education in human resources, business management, or related field.
• CHRL, CHRP, or CHRE professional designation is preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of demonstrated experience as a senior HR professional (not-for-profit is an asset).
• Excellent knowledge of relevant Canadian employment legislation including, but not limited to: Employment Standards, Human Rights, Privacy, Employment and Pay Equity, AODA, and the Occupational H&S Act.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple areas of human resources including:
  • Creating and managing strategic and operational plans.
  • Cultural transformation.
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Coach approach and appreciative inquiry.
  • Professional development and succession planning.
  • Employee engagement programs and surveys.
  • Developing and managing a department budget.
  • Performance management programs.
  • Dispute resolution and workplace Investigations.
  • Developing and maintaining policies and practices.
  • Creating and delivering training and workshops.
  • Maintaining pay equity plans.
  • Managing the compensation strategy and programs to align with market rates.
  • Labour relations, managing a collective agreement and collective bargaining.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

DIVERSITY AND ACCOMMODATION

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal-opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely based on their abilities and qualifications.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment partner.

HOW TO APPLY

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to:
Marty Greenaway, Consultant
Email: mgreenaway@feldmandaxon.com