Job Description

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) safeguards and enhances the health and well-being of watershed communities for more than 5M people. TRCA protects the integrity and health of the rivers, creeks, and shorelines in our jurisdiction while protecting, restoring, and enhancing a system of green and natural spaces that sustain local ecosystems and advance sustainable practices that improve people’s lives. If you share TRCA’s passion for the environment and support their mission to protect, conserve and restore natural resources and develop resilient communities through education, the application of science, community engagement, service excellence, and collaboration, then this opportunity is for you.

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) provides strategic leadership, advice, and guidance to the Human Resources division, playing a critical role in aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CHRO is accountable for strategic planning, divisional performance, and reporting. This role oversees the division’s budget, including leading the budgeting process and maintaining accountability for overall financial performance. The CHRO is responsible for providing leadership oversight of organization wide HR services including Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruitment & Selection, Talent Management, Disability Management, Learning and Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and proactive Health & Safety management. Additionally, the CHRO develops and maintains HR-related guidelines, processes, and procedures for TRCA, working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to standardize procedures and ensure compliance with relevant external technical standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, along with a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) or Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE) designation. They will bring over 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience—primarily in the public sector—including experience working with boards and councils. A strong background in strategic planning, business planning, service delivery, financial oversight, and employee relations is essential, as is experience managing major projects and presenting at the Board level. The successful candidate will demonstrate expert knowledge of employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WSIA, Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA, and the Pay Equity Act. They will possess exceptional judgment, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, mediate issues, and make sound, organization-wide decisions.

Expected Compensation Range: $$188,479 – $218,527 CAD. Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy.

To Apply
To explore this opportunity further, please contact Diana Pelaia at Odgers or submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://en-careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/31120/ by April 24, 2026.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.
TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.