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AVP, People Operations - Remote within Canada The Assistant Vice President, People Operations is a senior people leader responsible for shaping and leading the frontfacing People & Culture function at Western. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into meaningful people, leadership, and culture outcomes. This is a highly strategic role with accountability for building a strong, modern people model one that clearly differentiates strategic advisory and coaching from transactional delivery, enabled by automation, seamless integration with Centers of Excellence, and a strong operational backbone. Here What You Will Spend Your Time Doing Strategic Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a highperforming People Operations team with a focus on capabilitybuilding, judgment, and impact Drive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across People & Culture and business units Model and promote Westerns Guiding Principles as the foundation of culture and leadership Support enterprise transformation initiatives aligned to Westerns strategic priorities Strategic Business Partnership Lead the peoplefacing HR function, positioning People & Culture partners as trusted advisors and coaches Translate enterprise and business strategies into practical people, talent, and organizational solutions Provide seniorlevel advisory support to executive leaders on leadership, talent, and employee experience matters Identify organizational risks and opportunities related to culture, engagement, capability, and performance People Advisory & Employee Relations Provide strategic oversight and leadership for Employee Relations, case management, and workforce issues Oversee disability, leave, case management and employee wellbeing programs with compliant, empathetic delivery Guide leaders through complex people situations with sound judgment and risk awareness HR Model & Integration Establish strong feedback loops between leaders, People & Culture partners, and Centers of Excellence to continuously improve service delivery and outcomes. Drive automation and transition of administrative activities to backend teams and digital platforms Partner closely with backend People & Culture leaders to ensure endtoend integration across HR Admin, Benefits, L&D Admin, Contracts, and Job Architecture What We Are Looking For 15+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, including senior advisory and team leadership roles Strong experience operating as a strategic HR partner in complex, multilocation or enterprise environments Experience evolving HR service models, enabling automation, and strengthening operational maturity Exceptional communication, influence, and relationshipbuilding skills High integrity, sound judgment, and a peoplefirst leadership approach Role Details Hours/Duration: 37.5 hours per week Full time, permanent Location: Remote options available across Canada Current Vacancy: Yes Requisition #: 82754 Compensation Range: $140,000 - $170,000 Why Western? Westerns people-first culture, grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact. Highlights Include 14 Paid Wellness Days, 4 weeks vacation, company matching savings programs, and 100% employer paid group benefits for eligible employees Over 1,500 volunteer hours supporting 160+ charities in 20242025 through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation. Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Western, we strive to create an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesnt perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact or visit our Careers page. Our Human First Hiring Approach: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Westerns Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (nonAI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team. #J-18808-Ljbffr