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At Canadian North, we don''t just fly planes, we connect people, deliver essential goods, and support 25 northern communities that rely on us every day. Whether you''re on the ground or in the air, working with us means being part of something bigger. You''ll help strengthen communities, honor Indigenous cultures, and bring vital services to some of the most remote and remarkable places in Canada. Why Youll Love Working With Us Competitive Pay & Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plan Discounted Travel + Free Travel Passes Enjoy worldwide flight privileges after probation Career Growth Build your aviation career with the trusted airline of the Arctic Total Rewards & Employee Benefits Were committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, security, and future. Extended health, dental, and life insurance (after1 month) Short- & long-term disability coverage (after1 month) Retirement savings plan (after6 months) Travel privileges with Canadian North (after1 month) and partner airlines (after6 months) Cargo shipping privileges (per company policy) Three weeks of vacation upon hire Opportunities for advancement within a trusted Canadian airline About the position The Director, Total Rewards leads the strategy, design, governance, and execution of all total rewards programs at Canadian North. This includes compensation, benefits, HR data & analytics, learning, culture & leadership development, and total rewards operations. This role will build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards function that supports a geographically dispersed, highly unionized, and safety-sensitive workforce. The Director is accountable for ensuring programs are competitive, financially sustainable, compliant with relevant legislation, aligned with collective agreements, supportive of operational workforce needs and contributing to the Sivumut 2030 Strategy. The Director serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief People Officer and Executive Leadership Team while also providing direct oversight to functional leads across compensation, benefits, analytics, and learning. Reporting to: Chief People Officer Non-Bargaining DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Must be able to perform, but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities: Total rewards Strategy & Functional Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with Canadian Norths corporate and operational priorities. Establish and maintain compensation philosophy, pay governance, and program design standards. Ensure integration across Canadian Norths compensation, benefits, analytics, and learning initiatives. Build a scalable total rewards framework to support Canadian Norths growth and workforce complexity. Compensation & Benefits Leadership Oversee Canadian Norths job architecture, market benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive program design. Lead Canadian Norths annual salary review and incentive planning cycles. Provide cost modeling and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making and collective bargaining preparation. Oversee benefits strategy, renewals, vendor management, and program optimization. Ensure ongoing compliance with Pay Equity and applicable federal/provincial legislation. Monitor absence and disability management programs to mitigate cost and productivity impacts. HR Data, Systems & Workforce Analytics Oversee governance and optimization of HR systems (including UKG). Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and dashboard development. Provide executive-level workforce insights, including labor cost forecasting and trend analysis. Partner with Finance on budgeting, modeling, and cost management initiatives. Lead continuous improvement of HR processes and reporting infrastructure. Act as a champion for cultural evolution aligned with Canadian Norths new Value proposition. Ensure development of career pathways tools for employees. Establish strategic direction for leadership development, workforce capability building, and succession planning. Ensure training programs align with operational readiness and regulatory requirements. Oversee measurement of training effectiveness and ROI. Partner with operational leaders to anticipate future workforce capability needs. Union & Regulatory Alignment Partner with the Director, Labour & Employee Relations to support collective bargaining preparation. Ensure compensation and benefits programs align with negotiated commitments. Maintain compliance with Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Codes, Pay Equity and Employment Equity requirements, as well as other regulatory obligations. Ensure readiness for internal and external audits. Lead the annual HR budgeting process and workforce cost modeling. Monitor total rewards program costs and identify risk or sustainability concerns. Provide executive reporting on workforce cost strategy and program effectiveness. Establish internal controls and governance frameworks across all total rewards programs. Act as key point of organizational contact with external service providers. Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a high-performing Total Rewards team. Establish clear accountability, performance standards, and succession plans. Foster a culture of analytical rigor, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Serve as Canadian Norths subject matter expert on Total Rewards. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Masters preferred). 8+ years of progressive total rewards experience. 3+ years of leadership experience managing multi-functional HR teams Deep expertise in Canadian compensation and benefits practices. Strong understanding of unionized and federally regulated environments. Demonstrated experience leading HR analytics, systems governance, and budgeting. Previous experience in aspects of employee and leadership development and organizational culture. Professional designation (CHRL, CCP, CEBS) considered a strong asset. Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset Must be eligible to obtain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card per Transport Canada regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr