Manager, People & Culture Programs
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Title Manager, People & Culture Programs Job Status Regular Full Time (Exempt) Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
Our People and Culture department is committed to creating a positive workplace and a collaborative, innovative and an inclusive culture that aligns with the City’s values and mission. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, People & Culture Programs to join our People and Culture team
Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, the Manager, People & Culture Programs provides leadership and oversight for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of key people programs across the City. This role ensures programs are aligned with Council’s vision and strategic priorities, the City’s organizational enablers, the CNV Leadership Competency Framework, legislative requirements, and best practices.
Leading a multidisciplinary team of specialist and professional staff whose portfolios include employee engagement, learning & development, occupational health & safety, wellness, organizational design, performance management program design, internal communications, benefits and systems, administration, and change management planning, the Manager, People & Culture Programs is responsible for translating organizational strategy into integrated people programs that support employee wellbeing, capability, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
The Preferred Candidate Will Possess
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering people programs in a complex organization.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate strategy into practical, integrated programs.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary specialist teams.
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation, occupational health and safety, and public-sector governance.
- Strong analytical, project management, and continuous improvement capabilities.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with specialization in human resources, leadership, organizational psychology, change management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with education or experience in organizational design and development, continuous improvement and change management, and project and program delivery.
During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).
Compensation We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position, including a compressed work schedule. The salary range is: $119,964.00 – $141,132.00 (2024 rates).
Hours of Work
Compressed work schedule.
Additional Information How To Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org . Initial candidate screening will occur in early January 2026; this posting will remain open until filled. We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025-0161 Job Open Date 12/17/2025 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
About City of North Vancouver
The City of North Vancouver is an award-winning municipality in the heart of Metro Vancouver's beautiful North Shore. With a diverse culture, vibrant neighbourhoods and an impressive array of community amenities, we are a walkabout waterfront community that continues to thrive as a safe, liveable and sustainable City.
Our employees bring skills and expertise that reflect the range of services provided by the City, including those in the areas of administration, finance, planning, development, maintenance, parks, recreation, public works, policing and public safety. We are proud to offer a work environment that is personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.
We invite you to learn more about building a career with the City of North Vancouver. We envision a bright future that could include you!
Manager, People & Culture Programs
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Information
Title Manager, People & Culture Programs Job Status Regular Full Time (Exempt) Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
Our People and Culture department is committed to creating a positive workplace and a collaborative, innovative and an inclusive culture that aligns with the City’s values and mission. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, People & Culture Programs to join our People and Culture team
Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, the Manager, People & Culture Programs provides leadership and oversight for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of key people programs across the City. This role ensures programs are aligned with Council’s vision and strategic priorities, the City’s organizational enablers, the CNV Leadership Competency Framework, legislative requirements, and best practices.
Leading a multidisciplinary team of specialist and professional staff whose portfolios include employee engagement, learning & development, occupational health & safety, wellness, organizational design, performance management program design, internal communications, benefits and systems, administration, and change management planning, the Manager, People & Culture Programs is responsible for translating organizational strategy into integrated people programs that support employee wellbeing, capability, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
The Preferred Candidate Will Possess
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering people programs in a complex organization.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate strategy into practical, integrated programs.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary specialist teams.
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation, occupational health and safety, and public-sector governance.
- Strong analytical, project management, and continuous improvement capabilities.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with specialization in human resources, leadership, organizational psychology, change management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with education or experience in organizational design and development, continuous improvement and change management, and project and program delivery.
During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).
Compensation We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position, including a compressed work schedule. The salary range is: $119,964.00 – $141,132.00 (2024 rates).
Hours of Work
Compressed work schedule.
Additional Information How To Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org . Initial candidate screening will occur in early January 2026; this posting will remain open until filled. We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025-0161 Job Open Date 12/17/2025 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
About City of North Vancouver
The City of North Vancouver is an award-winning municipality in the heart of Metro Vancouver's beautiful North Shore. With a diverse culture, vibrant neighbourhoods and an impressive array of community amenities, we are a walkabout waterfront community that continues to thrive as a safe, liveable and sustainable City.
Our employees bring skills and expertise that reflect the range of services provided by the City, including those in the areas of administration, finance, planning, development, maintenance, parks, recreation, public works, policing and public safety. We are proud to offer a work environment that is personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.
We invite you to learn more about building a career with the City of North Vancouver. We envision a bright future that could include you!