Employee Type:
Permanent
Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner.
About the Department:
ThePeople &CultureDepartment at Islamic Relief Canada(IRC)strives to create a work environment that fosters collaboration,innovationand excellence. We are dedicated to creating a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported.We handle a wide range ofpeoplefunctions, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations and engagement, training and development, performance management, and compliance withlabourlaws and regulations.
By joining ourPeople &Cultureteam, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions directlyimpactthe well-being and success of our staff, enabling us tobetterserve the most vulnerable communities around the world
Job Purpose:
Islamic Relief Canada isseekinga dynamic and experiencedSenior Manager,People &Culturetosupportour effortsinmaintaininga people-first culture and strong HR foundations. This roleisakeyleadership position focused on creating an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workplacethat is rooted in IRC’s values of sincerity, compassion, social justice, custodianship, and excellence.
Reporting to the CFO, theSenior Manager,People &Culturewill overseecriticalaspects ofourpeopleoperations, fromrecruitmentandresourcingtostaffwellbeing andengagementThis rolewill also supportIRC's senior leadership team (SLT),providinginputs forstrategic decision-makingfor the organization
The ideal candidate will havestrong experiencewithpeople and cultureanda passion forhumanitarian workThis position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact bysupporting IRC’s staff basetodrive the organization’s mission of transforming lives around the world
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
StrategySupportandLeadership
Working alongside the CFO, translateorganizationalstrategyintoactionablePeople & Culturegoals and measurable outcomes
Provideleadership with People & Culture insights to support strategy andfunctional planning
Supportchange management efforts withcompassion,communicationand clarity
Contribute toorganization-wide strategy discussions, where needed,with a people-focused lens
Culture and Employee Engagement
Upholdtheorganization’smission,vision, andvalues, andembed them into day-to-day operations
Lead initiatives to strengthenemployeeengagement, collaboration, andcommonpurpose
Keep a pulse onstaff morale throughvarious channelsto feed back to leadership team members,and act on emerging trends
Lead by example and promote open communication andvalues-driven decision-making
Team Management and Cross-Team Collaboration
Promote a “one-team” mindset across departments,participatein cross-functionalinitiativesandprovidepeople insights
Collaborate with other departments to developpeoplestrategies, align goals, and support organizational objectives
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within thePeople & Cultureteam, promoting effective communication, teamwork, and accountability
Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to thePeople & Cultureteam
Set performanceobjectives, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth
TalentAcquisition and Retention
Operationalizetalent strategies to attract, develop, andretaindiverse talent
Support long-term workforce planning in collaborationwith SLT
Develop succession plans for key roles and implement retention strategies for high-potential staff
Managerecruitment, performance, and compensation programs
Operational Oversight
OverseeHR operations with a people-centric lensandhold accountabilityfor HR service delivery and standards
Ensure consistency and equity across benefit plans and compensation structures
Oversee compensation strategy and conduct regular reviews to ensure fairness and competitivenessin pay
Support in development and implementation ofperformance managementstrategies
Lead implementationand continuous improvementof learning and development frameworkfor staff, including technical training, leadership development, and mentorship
Leadbudgeting, forecasting, and reporting for staffing and people programs
Ensure compliance with policies andregulations, and keep abreast of legislative changes
Qualifications & Competencies
Experience:
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, orrelatedfield; CHRP/CHRL/CHRE designation (or eligibility)isan asset.
6-8+ years of progressive experience inPeople & Culture, including leadership of HR teams and people functions
Demonstrated experience in culture-buildingandorganizational development
Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, including ESA, OHSA, human rights, AODA, privacy, and relatedlabourstandards
Experience developing and managing compensation structures, performance management systems, and learning and development programs
Comfortable using HR systems anddatato guide decisions,identifytrends, and measure impact
ExperienceusingHRIS platforms like Workday
Knowledge,Skillsand Attributes:
Strong communicator with emotional intelligence to build trust and collaborate across levels of the organization
Ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable people strategies
Soundjudgmentandability to navigate sensitive situations with discretion
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Leadership and team managementcapabilities,experiencebuilding and developing high-performing teams
Continuous improvement mindset, witha track recordof process improvement
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and values-driven culture development
Alignment with Company’s mission and values of sincerity, compassion, social justice, custodianship, and excellence
Hybrid Work Policy:
IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey, Edmonton,Calgaryand Ottawa). Depending on where you live, this can range from two days a week to one day a month
Commitment to Accessibility
Islamic Relief Canada is committed toprovidinginclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonableaccommodationsin a timely manner If you have any accommodation requests or questionsregardingthe hiring process, contact us at careers@islamicreliefcanada.orgor 1-855-377-4673.
Starting Salary:
$85,000.00
