Senior Manager of People & Culture

Position Title: Senior Manager of People & Culture • Position Type: Permanent part-time employee, 15 hours per week • Working Environment: Flexible, remote • Contract Term: 3-month probation, with potential for extension • Position Compensation: $26.00 (CAD) per hour • Application window: External Posting Date: June 3, 2026; External Application Deadline: June, 26 2026 ***The Application Form for this position can be found at the end of this listing. We will only review applications that have completed the form.*** Global Brigades Overview Global Brigades Canada, a partner of Global Brigades Inc., supports long-term, community-led development programs delivered in partnership with in-country teams and local leaders. Brigades are university-level service-learning experiences contributing to ongoing community priorities in health, water, infrastructure, business, and legal empowerment. Each year, GBC engages more than 800 Canadian volunteers through its Brigade and leadership programs, with participation continuing to grow nationally. Our role is to prepare and accompany volunteers in a way that respects community expertise and reinforces a partnership model grounded in dignity, reciprocity, and sustainable impact. Position Overview Global Brigades Canada is seeking a strategic, people-focused Senior Manager of People & Culture, to strengthen organizational health, leadership capacity, and culture across all levels of the organization. This role is responsible for supporting the recruitment, onboarding, development, engagement, and retention of GBC's people ecosystem, including employees, volunteers, and governance members. The Senior Manager of People & Culture will work closely with the Executive Director, Program Manager, and other organizational leaders to ensure individuals throughout the organization have the support, development opportunities, and organizational environment needed to succeed. The role combines traditional human resources responsibilities with leadership development, volunteer engagement, organizational effectiveness, and culture-building. While the Program Manager is responsible for program quality, delivery, and experience across GBC's volunteer programs, the Senior Manager of People & Culture is responsible for supporting the people who deliver and participate in those programs. The Senior Manager provides leadership and strategic support in the following areas: • Human Resources & People Operations • Leadership, Engagement & Culture • Organizational Development & Capacity Building Main Responsibilities • Human Resources and People Operations • Strategically support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and people systems • Maintain policies, documentation, and processes that support effective people management • Address workplace concerns and support a positive, productive work environment • Leadership, Engagement & Culture • Strategically support the development, engagement, and retention of employees, volunteers, and governance members • Build leadership capacity through coaching, training, succession planning, and resource development • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-aligned organizational culture • Strategic Partnership & Organizational Development • Partner with organizational leaders to identify and address people, culture, and capacity challenges • Support organizational planning, change initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts • Strengthen systems and practices that support sustainable growth and organizational effectiveness Success in this role is not defined by the volume of administrative tasks completed, but by strengthening organizational capacity, supporting people and leaders, and building sustainable systems that enable individuals and programs to thrive. Working Environment This is a remote, part-time leadership role within a nationally distributed nonprofit charity that works alongside international entities. The Director of People & Culture will: • Report to the Executive Director • Collaborate closely with the organizational leadership teams • Support a growing staff team (10-30 workers, including seasonal), volunteers (10-30 interns), and governance members (15-20 members) across Canada • Work flexibly, with availability Tuesday through Thursday for meeting(s) • Engage stakeholders across multiple time zones, with additional meetings as needed • Operate in a lean, high-accountability environment Qualifications & Requirements • Required Experience • Experience in human resources, people operations, volunteer management, organizational development, nonprofit leadership, or a related field • Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, or leadership development initiatives • Experience supporting, leading, or developing teams in professional, volunteer, academic, or community environments • Experience working with committees, boards, or other governing stakeholder groups • Preferred Background (Not Required) • Experience in the nonprofit, charitable, higher education, or volunteer sector • Knowledge of Canadian employment practices and workplace policies • Experience supporting organizational change, strategic planning, or capacity-building initiatives • Former Global Brigades volunteer, leader, intern, or staff member • Competencies and Personal Attributes • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills • Emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion • Sound judgment, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving abilities • Coaching, facilitation, and leadership development capabilities • Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills • Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups • Strategic thinking, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset • Commitment to accountability, inclusion, organizational culture, and GBC's mission and values Application Process Global Brigades Canada welcomes and values applicants from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and lived experiences who are thoughtful, motivated, and are eager to learn and grow within a professional, mission-driven environment. This position will be posted externally. Interviews will be conducted on a as applications are received and reviewed in accordance with the relevant deadline. The position will remain open . • External Posting Date: June 3, 2026 • External Application Deadline: June 26, 2026 Interested individuals are encouraged to engage in the following process. • Application: https://forms.gle/TJ8R6VMQoYm5BAyW8 • Interviewing: • Selected candidates will first be invited to a virtual interview with members of the Executive team to explore fit and alignment. • Selected candidates may then be invited to a virtual meeting with a member of the Governance team to further assess fit and alignment. Pay: $26.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Work from home Work Location: Remote

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