Manager of People and Culture

at  Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada

MANAGER OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE

JIAS Toronto is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping immigrants with resettlement in the Greater Toronto Area. JIAS Toronto assists lawfully admitted immigrants and refugees in meeting basic financial, social, legal, and other requirements of immigration. We work to advance the well-being and social integration of newcomers by providing a full range of outreach, support, counseling, training, and referral resources.
As the Manager of People and Culture you will lead our Human Resources department with a focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture. With oversight of two unions within the agency, you will play a crucial role in shaping our workforce’s growth and development. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will lead initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top talent while championing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all facets of our organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Human resources Leader (CHRL) designation or equivalent
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in a non-profit or social services setting
• Demonstrated experience in multi-site organizations, emphasizing employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proven track record in developing equity, diversity, and inclusion policies, programs, and practices to foster a positive workplace culture
• Senior leadership experience in labour relations, including managing unionized settings, handling grievances, and conducting collective bargaining negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and conflict resolution
• Expertise in assessing salary and benefits administration plans and programs
• Experience in developing performance plans and measuring performance indicators
• Strong listening, collaboration, and team-building skills to facilitate coordination and consensus
• Demonstrated ability to influence, consult, and negotiate effectively