Director of People and Culture

at  Youth Empowerment Support Services

Director of People and Culture
Full-Time, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) is currently seeking a Director of People and Culture. In collaboration with the President & CEO, the Director of People and Culture is a key member of the senior leadership team and is directly responsible for cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture. The Director of People and Culture will oversee all aspects of talent management, including recruitment, retention, training, and development, ensuring that YESS attracts, develops, and retains top talent. They will be instrumental in driving initiatives to enhance organizational culture, promoting a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and aligning HR practices with the company’s values and operational needs.

WHAT WE DO

YESS is a not-for-profit agency working with youth facing difficult realities. Based in Edmonton, our Youth Support Centre provides immediate and low-barrier 24/7 sleep support and individualized wrap-around supports for young people aged 15 - 24.
We work collaboratively within a network of care focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by providing youth with the necessary supports to stabilize their housing, improve their wellbeing, build life skills, connect with community, and avoid re-entry into homelessness.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Director of People and Culture will be responsible for providing strategic leadership of human resources functions, with a focus on creating and sustaining a workplace environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and engaged. The Director will also lead the development and execution of comprehensive HR strategies that support the YESS’s mission, vision, and business goals. They will ensure that HR policies and practices not only comply with legal requirements but also reflect best practices and the evolving needs of a dynamic workforce.
Direct Reports: Human Resources Coordinator - Generalist, Human Resources Coordinator - Recruiter