Country (Region) Vice President, People and Experience
Top Benefits
About the role
Scope:
Responsible for all aspects of the human resources (“HR”) function, including strategic planning, labour relations, union negotiations and/or oversight, administering contracts, employment & legislative matters, organizational development, change management initiatives, leadership development & training, compensation and benefits, recruiting and staffing, performance management, compliance, workplace health and safety, workforce realignment and re-deployment. Works in conjunction with North American Division and Group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (but, may not be limited to:)
- Develop and execute an integrated people and experience strategy that aligns with organizational priorities and strengthens the company’s overall performance.
- Leads in the development of HR initiatives, which support the organization’s strategic decisions. Aligns US Division and/or Group HR related strategies within the Canadian Region and labour framework.
- Promotes a favorable reputation of the Company while maintaining professional working relationships. Contributes joint responsibility with other senior management for the productivity and effectiveness, courteous, professional, and safe conduct of all company personnel.
- Drive strategic workforce and resource planning to ensure the organization is equipped to meet current and emerging service needs.
- Oversee all HR functions, including labour relations, talent management, compensation, benefits, performance management, health and safety and wellness, recruitment and workforce planning.
- Lead labour relations strategy, stabilize labour environments, build constructive union relationships, and collective bargaining.
- Develops the strategy and policy with respect to the Canadian total compensation package that is consistent with the organization’s goals. This is accomplished within the Canadian context of the national, legal, regulatory, taxation framework. Works in conjunction with Division (US) Shared Services when and where appropriate and applicable for shared responsibilities and/or initiatives.
- Assists and coaches executives and management to help employees achieve required performance levels. Develops and implements performance management program. Monitors the success of feedback through performance appraisals and coaching. Develops, implements and monitors the success of performance feedback.
- Implements and evaluates practices in the areas of health, safety, wellness, security, and Workers’ Compensation.
- Implement priority initiatives arising from the Employee Survey to improve engagement, communications, and organization culture.
- Modernize HR programs, policies, processes, and systems, including HRIS optimization and data-driven workforce analytics.
- Strengthen and support internal communications of HR initiatives and organizational priorities to support and guide transparency and alignment.
- Build a contemporary HR policy framework and develop programs that support talent development, leadership growth and succession planning
- Establish KPIs reporting frameworks, and analytics to measure program effectiveness and inform decision-making
- Support the Country President and Senior leadership team by providing expert advice, updates, and recommendations on people and experience matters.
COMPETENCIES
Must possess sound business judgment and acumen coupled with dispute resolution and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, problem solving, project management, and organizational abilities are required. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills. Functioning at the executive level, must be able to work both independently and as part of a management team. Demonstrated leadership qualities and formal/working knowledge of other business functions are necessary. Directly manages: Manages national directors, Area managers, human resources professionals, Corporate Training roles, consultants, specialists, administrators, workplace health and safety positions, compliance, and related administrative staff.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or a related field, equivalent experience will be considered
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive HR Leadership, ideally within a unionized environment.
- Senior HR Professional certification (CHRL or CHRE) would be considered an asset. National level progressive HR experience is desirable. Experience working in the Security and/or related industry an asset
- Strategic forward-thinking leader with the ability to translate organizational prioritize into effective People and Experience Strategies.
- Deep knowledge of HR best practices, organizational development, and relevant legislation (OHSA, Human Rights Code, WCB, ESA)
- Demonstrated ability to lead organization change, strengthen culture, and build alignment across diverse teams and functions.
- Skilled at leading through influence, building trust, and navigating complex organizational dynamics with clarity and compassion.
- Strong commitment to diversity equity, inclusion and belonging with a demonstrated record of advancing equitable and inclusive practices.
- Exceptional relationship-building, collaboration, and partnership skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Highly effective facilitator, negotiator, and conflict resolver with the ability to build consensus around challenging issues.
- Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and supporting staff in a high-performance, equitable, and inclusive culture,
- Solid fiscal management experience, including overseeing departmental budget and stewarding resources responsibly.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- A competitive salary range between $180,000 to $220,00 annually, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, 4 weeks’ vacation
Position based: Corporate head office, North York (Toronto) Ontario (235 Yorkland Blvd)
Travel : Must be able to travel as required for the job role, mostly within the Region or occasionally in North America.
Please email your resume to HRCorpResumes@securitas.ca
The posting will remain open until filled.
To learn more about Securitas Canada, please visit: www.Securitas.ca
Securitas Canada promotes diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
#AF-CanadaCorp
Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
Securitas Canada's Mission:
Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.
Securitas Aviation's Mission:
Securitas Aviation ensures the safety of passengers all over the world providing thorough security checks at airports in Canada
Our Values:
Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.
Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.
Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.
Helpfulness:
As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.
About Securitas
Securitas op Curacao is toonaangevend in het bieden van totaaloplossingen voor beveiligingsvraagstukken (surveillancediensten-objectbeveiliging-meldkamerdiensten). Met een eilandbrede en tevens eilandoverstijgende dekking, met 300 medewerkers en innovatieve technieken, bieden wij service gebaseerd op professionaliteit, klantgericht werken en vertrouwen.
Country (Region) Vice President, People and Experience
Top Benefits
About the role
Scope:
Responsible for all aspects of the human resources (“HR”) function, including strategic planning, labour relations, union negotiations and/or oversight, administering contracts, employment & legislative matters, organizational development, change management initiatives, leadership development & training, compensation and benefits, recruiting and staffing, performance management, compliance, workplace health and safety, workforce realignment and re-deployment. Works in conjunction with North American Division and Group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (but, may not be limited to:)
- Develop and execute an integrated people and experience strategy that aligns with organizational priorities and strengthens the company’s overall performance.
- Leads in the development of HR initiatives, which support the organization’s strategic decisions. Aligns US Division and/or Group HR related strategies within the Canadian Region and labour framework.
- Promotes a favorable reputation of the Company while maintaining professional working relationships. Contributes joint responsibility with other senior management for the productivity and effectiveness, courteous, professional, and safe conduct of all company personnel.
- Drive strategic workforce and resource planning to ensure the organization is equipped to meet current and emerging service needs.
- Oversee all HR functions, including labour relations, talent management, compensation, benefits, performance management, health and safety and wellness, recruitment and workforce planning.
- Lead labour relations strategy, stabilize labour environments, build constructive union relationships, and collective bargaining.
- Develops the strategy and policy with respect to the Canadian total compensation package that is consistent with the organization’s goals. This is accomplished within the Canadian context of the national, legal, regulatory, taxation framework. Works in conjunction with Division (US) Shared Services when and where appropriate and applicable for shared responsibilities and/or initiatives.
- Assists and coaches executives and management to help employees achieve required performance levels. Develops and implements performance management program. Monitors the success of feedback through performance appraisals and coaching. Develops, implements and monitors the success of performance feedback.
- Implements and evaluates practices in the areas of health, safety, wellness, security, and Workers’ Compensation.
- Implement priority initiatives arising from the Employee Survey to improve engagement, communications, and organization culture.
- Modernize HR programs, policies, processes, and systems, including HRIS optimization and data-driven workforce analytics.
- Strengthen and support internal communications of HR initiatives and organizational priorities to support and guide transparency and alignment.
- Build a contemporary HR policy framework and develop programs that support talent development, leadership growth and succession planning
- Establish KPIs reporting frameworks, and analytics to measure program effectiveness and inform decision-making
- Support the Country President and Senior leadership team by providing expert advice, updates, and recommendations on people and experience matters.
COMPETENCIES
Must possess sound business judgment and acumen coupled with dispute resolution and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, problem solving, project management, and organizational abilities are required. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills. Functioning at the executive level, must be able to work both independently and as part of a management team. Demonstrated leadership qualities and formal/working knowledge of other business functions are necessary. Directly manages: Manages national directors, Area managers, human resources professionals, Corporate Training roles, consultants, specialists, administrators, workplace health and safety positions, compliance, and related administrative staff.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or a related field, equivalent experience will be considered
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive HR Leadership, ideally within a unionized environment.
- Senior HR Professional certification (CHRL or CHRE) would be considered an asset. National level progressive HR experience is desirable. Experience working in the Security and/or related industry an asset
- Strategic forward-thinking leader with the ability to translate organizational prioritize into effective People and Experience Strategies.
- Deep knowledge of HR best practices, organizational development, and relevant legislation (OHSA, Human Rights Code, WCB, ESA)
- Demonstrated ability to lead organization change, strengthen culture, and build alignment across diverse teams and functions.
- Skilled at leading through influence, building trust, and navigating complex organizational dynamics with clarity and compassion.
- Strong commitment to diversity equity, inclusion and belonging with a demonstrated record of advancing equitable and inclusive practices.
- Exceptional relationship-building, collaboration, and partnership skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Highly effective facilitator, negotiator, and conflict resolver with the ability to build consensus around challenging issues.
- Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and supporting staff in a high-performance, equitable, and inclusive culture,
- Solid fiscal management experience, including overseeing departmental budget and stewarding resources responsibly.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- A competitive salary range between $180,000 to $220,00 annually, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, 4 weeks’ vacation
Position based: Corporate head office, North York (Toronto) Ontario (235 Yorkland Blvd)
Travel : Must be able to travel as required for the job role, mostly within the Region or occasionally in North America.
Please email your resume to HRCorpResumes@securitas.ca
The posting will remain open until filled.
To learn more about Securitas Canada, please visit: www.Securitas.ca
Securitas Canada promotes diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
#AF-CanadaCorp
Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
Securitas Canada's Mission:
Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.
Securitas Aviation's Mission:
Securitas Aviation ensures the safety of passengers all over the world providing thorough security checks at airports in Canada
Our Values:
Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.
Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.
Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.
Helpfulness:
As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.
About Securitas
Securitas op Curacao is toonaangevend in het bieden van totaaloplossingen voor beveiligingsvraagstukken (surveillancediensten-objectbeveiliging-meldkamerdiensten). Met een eilandbrede en tevens eilandoverstijgende dekking, met 300 medewerkers en innovatieve technieken, bieden wij service gebaseerd op professionaliteit, klantgericht werken en vertrouwen.