Director of People and Culture

Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality. Fractional Director, People & Culture Our client in the public sector is seeking an experienced Fractional Director, People & Culture for an interim leadership assignment. This senior-level role will provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership with a strong focus on labour relations, collective agreement administration, and supporting leaders within a highly unionized public sector environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic oversight across People & Culture functions • Lead complex labour relations matters including grievances, investigations, discipline, accommodations, and conflict resolution • Support interpretation and administration of large public sector collective bargaining agreements • Partner with leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational change • Ensure compliance with Ontario labour legislation and public sector HR best practices Qualifications • 10+ years of progressive HR and labour relations leadership experience • Strong public or broader public sector experience within unionized environments • Direct experience supporting collective agreements, grievance processes, and labour strategy • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and advisory skills • CHRL/CHRE designation considered an asset • Flexible to work onsite or hybrid as required Value of Interim Opportunities • Lead meaningful, high-impact work within respected organizations • Apply your expertise in strategic and operational HR leadership • Flexible interim and fractional consulting opportunities How to Apply: If you feel you have the right combination of skills and experience, please submit your resume. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require an accessibility accommodation during the recruitment process, please call 416-237-1500 x.236.

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