DESCRIPTION

Reports to: COO
Location: Vancouver, Hybrid (M/W/F in-office)
Direct Reports: ~4
At Spare, we build a modern software platform that helps public transit agencies deliver efficient, reliable, and inclusive services. From powering flexible microtransit to managing complex paratransit operations that serve those who need mobility the most, Spare enables agencies to do more with less, while driving better outcomes for the communities they serve.
Our mission is to unlock the potential of mobility for everyone, and we believe the key to achieving that is building a world-class team.
That’s where you come in.
Spare has an unconventional culture, but it’s this culture that makes us successful. We outline it in our Culture Guide and are upfront in saying: Spare is not for everyone. Who is it for? People who want to do the best work of their careers. People who want to work alongside some of the smartest and most driven colleagues in tech. People who care about doing work that transforms lives, often for the most vulnerable in our communities.
Sounds great? It is. But it’s not always easy. We’re a fast-growing company that sells to governments. That means long sales cycles, shifting regulations, and days that are sometimes longer and harder than expected. Working at Spare is not for the faint of heart. But for the right person, it’s one of the most meaningful and career-defining opportunities you’ll ever have.

As VP People at Spare, your mission is to architect and champion a world-class people strategy that fuels our rapid growth and reinforces our high-performance culture. You’ll:

• Build the infrastructure for excellence - Design and implement scalable people systems, from performance management to compensation, that enable our team to do the best work of their careers
• Be the guardian of our culture - Partner with founders and leaders to embed accountability, feedback, and continuous improvement into every corner of the organization
• Drive strategic talent outcomes - Ensure we attract, develop, and retain the exceptional people who will define Spare’s future, while maintaining the high bar that got us here
• Senior Leadership Team (as strategic partner and advisor)
• People & Talent Team (as leader and coach)
• People Managers (as enabler and supporter)
• All Employees (as culture champion and advocate)