Director of People & Culture

at  BEST For A Cleaner World

BEST For a Cleaner World is a leader in providing premier services in both custodial and maintenance services, to a prestigious and loyal client base. Our Purpose is to create a positive impact on people’s lives. Recently recognized by the Deloitte Group as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies – Platinum Standard, and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we pride ourselves on distinction.
Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, the Director, People & Culture (P&C) plays a critical role in overseeing and implementing programs to enhance the organizations People and Culture functions and foster a positive workplace culture. This role has oversight over human resources, recruitment, training, safety and payroll.
Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the CPCO to ensure People and Culture initiatives, programs and processes are aligned with overall corporate strategy, purpose, mission, and core values
• Lead and mentor the P&C department managers to support their success and career aspirations.
• Support, coach and mentor the P&C managers within the following key areas:
• Key metrics to support the impact of P&C in the organisation
• Payroll and benefits
• Employee engagement and retention
• Recruitment and workforce planning
• Health, safety and prevention initiatives
• Compensation and total rewards
• Management and leadership development programs and general training
• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Oversee compliance updates to payroll, health and safety programs, employee policies and procedures, employment agreements, and other HR forms and documents
• Participate in collective agreement negotiations and other union meetings
• Enhance and improve existing employee rewards and recognition programs to reinforce the company core values and the fostering of a positive and inclusive work culture
• Champion and lead the succession planning and performance management programs within the senior management team
• Establish strong internal partnerships and collaborate with team members throughout all areas within the organization
• Assist the CPCO in the planning and oversight of the P&C department budget and strategic planning
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in business or human resources preferred (other business major’s acceptable) or equivalent
• 5 to 7+ years experience at a Senior Manager and/or Director level leading multiple functional areas
• Hands on experience of managing and mentoring high performing managers in a complex environment
• Experience in labour relations is a strong asset
• CPHR Designation is preferred
• Acceptable security and criminal record check

Why Join BEST:

• Hybrid work schedule
• RRSP contribution
• Bonus Pay Program
• Paid health and benefits
• Vision care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development funds
• Monthly social activities

BEST is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We support the hiring of visible minorities, women, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and veterans. We are an equal opportunity employer with the interests of fairness and equality. We will take the necessary measures to ensure that all applicants have equal access to BEST job opportunities.
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• Assist the CPCO to ensure People and Culture initiatives, programs and processes are aligned with overall corporate strategy, purpose, mission, and core values
• Lead and mentor the P&C department managers to support their success and career aspirations.
• Support, coach and mentor the P&C managers within the following key areas:
• Key metrics to support the impact of P&C in the organisation
• Payroll and benefits
• Employee engagement and retention
• Recruitment and workforce planning
• Health, safety and prevention initiatives
• Compensation and total rewards
• Management and leadership development programs and general training
• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Oversee compliance updates to payroll, health and safety programs, employee policies and procedures, employment agreements, and other HR forms and documents
• Participate in collective agreement negotiations and other union meetings
• Enhance and improve existing employee rewards and recognition programs to reinforce the company core values and the fostering of a positive and inclusive work culture
• Champion and lead the succession planning and performance management programs within the senior management team
• Establish strong internal partnerships and collaborate with team members throughout all areas within the organization
• Assist the CPCO in the planning and oversight of the P&C department budget and strategic planning
• Perform other duties as require