Greenpeace Canada, People & Culture Director
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Location: The role may be performed remotely. We have offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Reports to: Executive Director
Details: Full-time, 1-year contract (guaranteed parental leave) (4-day work week, Monday-Thursday, 28 hours a week)
Salary: $99,497 CAD per year (this amount is prorated for partial years of service)
Applicant Deadline: November 15, 2024
About Greenpeace Canada
Greenpeace Canada is an independently funded, not-for-profit organization working for a greener, more peaceful world and challenging systems that threaten people and the planet. We urge governments and industry to stop harmful practices by negotiating solutions, conducting scientific research, introducing clean alternatives, conducting peaceful acts of civil disobedience, and engaging the public. To maintain its independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from corporations or governments. Greenpeace relies on individual donors and creative partnerships to fund its environmental justice campaigns.
Responsibilities and skills for this role are described below. Greenpeace Canada fully recognizes practical experience, unpaid qualifications, education and work experience outside of Canada. If you are interested in this role but feel you do not meet all of the requirements listed for this position, we strongly encourage you to continue applying!
Role Introduction
Greenpeace Canada (GPC) is seeking a Director of People & Culture (DPC) to lead and manage the development and delivery of the organization’s People Strategy and ensure the right human resources and learning and development systems are in place to support it. Additionally, DPC builds relationships across all operations that inspire and motivate employees to work closely together and achieve consistency and strength of leading practices.
DPC models and drives the organization’s culture, purpose and values in line with Greenpeace Canada’s mission and strategy. That is, it defines priorities and requirements to support the organization’s strategic plan. We are focused on achieving program impact. This will allow DPC to increase the level of strategic partnerships and increase the organizational value of the People and Culture team.
The position will lead the development of talent strategy and the continued evolution of the organization’s culture. We provide expertise and support in the areas of change management, performance management, employee relations, employee engagement, employee and union relations and engagement, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and safety (JEDIS), policy and procedure development, and HR compliance.
job requirements
Greenpeace Canada is committed to creating a workplace enriched by the people, needs and desires of Canada’s diverse communities. We seek candidates with diverse perspectives and real-world experiences who can make a difference, and we will prioritize applicants from racial and other equity-minded groups. We believe that someone with several of the following would be well suited to excel in this role:
– Demonstrated significant level of expertise in talent and performance management, organizational change and development, learning and development, relevant employment and workplace law, and diversity and inclusion practices at the HR/P&C Director, HR Manager or Senior Business Partner level Relevant education and expertise In a rapidly changing and flexible organization through certification
– Advanced interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
– Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills and knowledge
– Track record of applying intersectional approaches to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and safety at the organizational level.
– Demonstrated knowledge of change and project management principles Agile leadership and systems thinking.
– Digital, data and insight savvy
– Expertise in innovation, change and knowledge sharing
– Sound judgment and analytical thinking skills
– Conflict resolution and consensus building skills
– Management, organization, time and budget management
– Negotiation skills
– Understanding organizational resilience and resource planning
– Demonstrate passion and commitment to Greenpeace goals, values and principles.
– Commitment to strong personal ethics and high standards of integrity.
– An inclusive leadership style that collaborates, collaborates, empowers, motivates and develops others.
– Growth mindset, agility and solution-oriented attitude.
– Emotional intelligence and personal resilience to support those around you to withstand challenges and overcome setbacks.
– Focus and demonstrate ability to drive, measure and communicate impact and results.
– Excellent written and oral communication skills in English or French, with minimal expert knowledge of English as the primary operating language.
– Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis languages highly desirable.
– Knowledge of other languages that reflect the diversity of Canada’s many communities is also highly desirable.
You will work with colleagues across Canada and with other Greenpeace offices around the world.
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Our benefits package includes: Generous vacations; Dental and extended health insurance, 4-day (28-hour) workweek.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please use the link below. Please tell us about yourself by attaching your CV and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you!
When applying for this opportunity, if you require assistance or accommodations due to a medical condition or disability, please email us. [email protected] For support. We thank everyone who applied, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
