Since 1962, the University Hospital Foundation (UHF) has been a catalyst for health innovation and impact across Alberta and beyond. Established to advance patient care, research, and education at the University of Alberta Hospital, UHF has grown into one of Canadas most respected hospital foundations. The Foundation proudly supports the University of Alberta Hospital, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and the Kaye Edmonton Clinic, fueling medical breakthroughs, transformative treatments, and compassionate care that improve countless lives. UHF exists to bridge community generosity with world-class healthcare and research. Through its bold Ignite 2030 strategic plan, the Foundation is reimagining how philanthropy can shape the future of health. This ten-year roadmap focuses on four strategic imperativesPartnership Impact, Thought Leadership, Revenue Generation, and Health Ecosystem Leadership, positioning UHF to drive innovation, strengthen collaboration, and create measurable impact across the healthcare landscape. The Foundations culture is defined by courage, collaboration, and integrity. Recognized as a High Performer by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and accredited by Imagine Canada, UHF operates with professionalism, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Joining the University Hospital Foundation means becoming part of a purpose-driven, high-impact organization where leadership, innovation, and compassion converge to create lasting change in healthcare. For more information, please visit their website. The Opportunity Reports to: Chief Catalyst, Enabling Systems & Chief Financial Officer Direct Reports: People Specialist; Volunteer Specialist Location: Edmonton, Alberta (hybrid) Mandate Reporting to the Chief Catalyst, Enabling Systems and Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Peopleleadsthe development and execution of comprehensivepeoplestrategies that attract, engage, and retain top talent. This role is a trusted advisor and strategic partner, driving initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performance culture and align with organizational goals. The Director inspires and empowers the People team to deliver innovative solutions, champion change, and continuously improve processes. With deep expertise across all HR functions, this leader combines strategic vision with operational excellence to optimize workforce practices, enhance employee experience, and support organizational transformation. As a steward of culture and talent, the Director ensures policies, programs, and volunteer management practices evolve to meet the organizations strategic needs and future growth. Key Accountabilities Leadership - Lead and manage the People team, providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for growth and development. - Bring a confident, informed HR perspective to organizational decisionmaking, offering datadriven solutions and sound judgment. - Build strong, trusted relationships across all levels of the Foundation, including the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and contribute to strategic discussions as required. - Foster an environment of collaboration, open communication, continuous improvement, and adaptability. - Oversee thirdparty service providers supporting compensation, legal, HR systems, and other subject matter expertise. Strategic Direction - Lead the evolution and execution of the Foundations People Plan, ensuring it continues to align with the Foundations strategic direction, values, and culture aspirations. - Ensure People programs are wellcoordinated, modern, and fully integrated across the Foundation. - Assess all People programs against industry best practices and leverage external experts to ensure competitiveness and relevance. Talent Acquisition, Performance & Talent Management - Oversee recruitment for all employee and volunteer positions and ensure effective onboarding of new team members. - Promote a strong performance culture through a robust performance management process, regular feedback cycles, and meaningful development plans. - Build leader capability by coaching managers on performance, development conversations, and fostering a culture of feedback. - Review and evaluate compensation programs including incentives and benefits to ensure internal consistency and external competitiveness. - Oversee salary adjustments, job evaluations, reclassifications, and promotions in collaboration with external compensation experts. - Liaise with payroll and benefits providers to ensure the effective implementation of compensation structures. Culture, Engagement & Diversity - Shape and nurture a positive, inclusive, valuesdriven organizational culture ensuring inclusive approaches are embedded across the employee lifecycle. - Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and resilience, including leadership of the Foundations Culture League. - Lead culture diagnostics and employee engagement surveys, presenting insights and supporting action planning. Learning & Development - Champion a culture of continuous learning and development by leading the Foundations Learning & Development plan including reporting on the effectiveness of initiatives. - Support leaders in identifying skills gaps and help design programs to build capability across the organization. Employee Relations - Provide proactive guidance on daytoday employee relations issues, ensuring alignment with legislation, policies, and organizational values. - Serve as a trusted resource for employees seeking support or clarity in navigating workplace issues. - Navigate ambiguous, sensitive issues (grey areas) with a balanced, pragmatic, solutionsfocused approach. - Develop and implement the Foundations volunteer program, ensuring alignment with the organizations values and purpose and best practices. - Oversee volunteer recruitment for signature events and ongoing programs, including potential expansion of volunteer portfolios currently supported by AHS. Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure compliance with all legislation related to HR and volunteer engagement and develop policies that align with governance standards. - Lead implementation of health and safety programs in compliance with the OHS Act. - Provide regular reporting on People metrics and progress at both operational and governance levels. FirstYear Deliverables / Measures of Success Success in the first year will be determined by the candidates ability to: - Build strong, trusted relationships with employees, leaders, and the ELT; demonstrate visibility and approachability in a hybrid environment. - Deeply understand the Foundations business model, strategic direction, and evolving healthsystem context. - Advance the next stage of the Foundations performance management approach, including tools, processes, and leader capability. - Support and help deliver the organizations emerging Learning & Development plan. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will have the following: Education - Successful completion of a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation and/or a postsecondary degree in business, human resources, or a related discipline (MBA). - A suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience - 710 years of progressive HR leadership experience in a complex environment, with broad exposure to all major HR functions (talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, and compliance). - Proven team player with experience collaborating effectively with crossfunctional teams and senior leaders; experience developing and implementing new programs is considered an asset. - Experience with volunteer programs or working within a notforprofit environment is an asset. - Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams; influence senior leadership; and drive cultural and organizational change with confidence and sound judgment. - Strong capability to align people strategies with business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes, supported by robust knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices. - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that foster trust, engagement, and effective crossfunctional collaboration across all levels of the organization. - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, with a customercentric approach to supporting both internal and external stakeholders. - Familiarity with HRIS systems, data analytics, and modern HR technologies, including an openness to leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance organizational effectiveness. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The University Hospital Foundation is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and is essential to service excellence. In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Mullen and the University Hospital Foundation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants who require it. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Application Instructions If this opportunity excites you, please send an application package, including your resume and cover letter, [email protected] . In the subject line of your email, please include the organizations name and the position title. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director, People