MacDonald Search Group has been asked by our national equipment services client to find a first-class Vice President, Human Resources to join their team in Canada . The primary responsibility of this role will be to lead the development and execution of a people strategy that aligns with the company’s growth trajectory. This is a strategic and operational role, accountable for all HR functions, digital transformation initiatives, and the leadership of a multi-department HR team serving 1,000+ employees across 85+ sites nationwide.

Some of what you will do in this role includes:

• Partner with the President and senior leadership to refine and execute a people strategy aligned with business growth and operational priorities.
• Lead a centralized HR Shared Services model across payroll/benefits/HRIS, talent acquisition, talent development, HR business partners, and DEI.
• Drive enterprise-wide implementation and adoption of Workday HRIS.
• Oversee the design and rollout of job architecture, salary bands, and total rewards programs (Mercer IPE methodology).
• Develop and embed competency models linked to hiring, performance, and employee development.
• Redesign and implement a merit-based performance management system to increase accountability and engagement.
• Build and scale talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent across a competitive labour market.
• Launch transformative leadership and career development programs, including open-enrollment learning platforms.
• Create a succession planning framework with tools and communication plans for leaders across the business.
• Champion a culture of safety, performance, inclusion, and engagement across a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Establish HR metrics and workforce analytics (Workday dashboards, Power BI) to link people programs to business outcomes.

You should have the following in your background to apply:

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 7 years in senior executive roles.
• Experience as a change agent in HR and working in conjunction with the Operations of the organization.
• Broad HR expertise across talent acquisition, talent development, compensation, payroll/benefits, employee relations, and DEI.
• Demonstrated success in multi-site, operationally intensive service industries such as construction, logistics, distribution, facility services.
• Experience leading centralized HR shared services to support decentralized field operations.
• Proven track record with enterprise-wide HRIS implementation and digital transformation.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to measurable business outcomes.
• Skilled communicator and trusted advisor with the ability to influence executives and frontline leaders alike.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution, comfortable leading change in both corporate and field environments.
• Post secondary education in business, HR, operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• CHRP/CHRL designation preferred.
• Fluency in French is an asset but not required.
• Hybrid role based at Head Office, with regular travel to locations across Canada.

Success Profile – First 12–24 Months

• Successfully implement and adoption of Workday HRIS across the organization.
• Completion and integration of job architecture and total rewards programs using Mercer IPE methodology.
• Competency model embedded into hiring, performance management, and employee development programs.
• New merit-based performance management system designed, launched, and adopted company-wide.
• HR processes integrated with operational workflows, with measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and employee engagement.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we invite you to apply.

MacDonald Search Group works with our clients to build diverse, high-performing teams reflective of the Canadian employment landscape. Our EDI policy can be found on our website. Thank you for your interest.