Organization Overview

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

Our Place Peel’s mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention and support in accessing safe and sustainable housing. Their vision is for all youth to have a place to call home.

What We Can Offer You:

• Paid Time off
• Casual Dress
• On-site parking
• Training and education allowance
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Opportunities for Growth!

Position Profile

We are searching for a resourceful, compassionate, and hands-on individual Manager, People & Culture who will work with the leadership team and support the HR functions.

Reporting to the CEO, the Manager, People & Culture develops and implements organizational strategies from a human resources perspective and ensures that Our Place Peel’s (OPP) human resources (HR) system effectively supports its valued personnel as well as its operational requirements.

Role Overview

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day human resources functions, including but not limited to labour relations, employee engagement, occupational health and safety, and HR management.
• Implement a people-centered strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates employees by fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Maintain a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) including the data collection and regular reporting of organizational-wide performance measures.
• Participate as a key contributor to an employee relations strategy that cultivates trust, accountability, individual participation, and commitment.
• Develop tools and resources to support the leadership team in driving employee engagement across the organization.
• In liaison with the leadership team, design, implement and manage organization-wide effective leadership, employee development, and talent management initiatives to address capacity/knowledge gaps among staff.
• At all levels, drive talent management through the organization, including development and retention plans for top talent and/or critical roles and performance management strategies.
• Attendance and absentee management, including strategic planning to be proactive.
• Be a member of all Joint OH&S committees and manage the OH&S program for the organization.
• Support labour relations management through conducting research, reviewing collective agreements, and supporting bargaining.
• Prepare monthly reports on KPIs, trends, risk management, outcomes, and action plans regarding organizational development and performance scorecard.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Social Services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Post-secondary education with a focus on Human Resources Management.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• Extensive labour relations experience combined with exposure to negotiations and managing grievances.
• Not-for-profit, government-funded agency experience is a strong asset.
• Philosophy of fairness, equity, and accountability in your approach to human resources.
• Must have a continuous focus on client issues and service quality; be an advocate for clients and families.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of all Federal and Provincial Employments Standards, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights, etc.
• Previous experience as an advisor to senior management on all employee related issues.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications and human resources information systems.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel.

How to Apply:

If you are a compassionate, highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for supporting youth, please send your updated resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply Now". We thank all applicants for their interest in Our Place Peel. We thank everyone who applies. Only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our Place Peel is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request. We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees!

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.