Make a significant impact in the lives of people with developmental disabilities by joining Canada's largest Developmental Disabilities service provider.
Calling all change-makers, innovators, advocates and human resources professionals to consider this opportunity!
Full-Time, Permanent
Director of Human Resources
Waterloo, Ontario
The Director of Human Resources oversees the human resource management function of Karis Disability Services. The Director of Human Resources provides leadership, supervision, and support to the employees of the Human Resources department. As a member of the Organizational Leadership Team, the Director of Human Resources provides guidance and makes recommendations on all aspects of employment, in support of strategic plans, new initiatives and relevant legislation.
The Director of Human Resources embraces the Christian Faith Foundation of the organization; ensures the Christian ethos and the Values, Vision and Mission permeate their job responsibilities; and personally commits to the expectations as outlined in the Statement of Faith.
Responsibilities include:
Department Leadership
- Lead the human resources management team in decisions and outcomes relating, performance management, conflict mediation, accommodation, progressive discipline, employee relations, wellness initiatives, health and safety, workplace investigations, leader training, dispute resolution, and terminations.
- Provide supervision, leadership and support within the department and cultivate a positive work environment
- Consult with Legal Counsel on legal issues pertaining to labour relations and HR matters
- In consultation with legal counsel, ensure compliance with Employment Standards, Human Rights, and Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations throughout the organization; create and maintain HR policies according to current legislation and the needs of the organization
Continuous Improvement and Change Management
- Participate as a member of Organizational Leadership Team to provide recommendations on operational matters, policies, direction and procedures.
- Provides input to organizational Strategic Priorities and the development of the Strategic Plan. Responsible to formulate department operating plans to achieve relevant outcomes identified in the Strategic Plan
- In support of the Achievement, Accountability and Responsibility Structure, report on outcome measures, including department progress, areas of risk and mitigating strategies.
- Identify continuous improvement recommendations within the department and implement plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Professional Leadership
- Responsible to develop and deliver Christian faith-informed perspectives on human resources matters and practices relevant to the organization.
- Responsible to represent the interests of Karis as a Christian faith-based agency, at professional meetings, community tables, sector committees, etc.
- Responsible to provide analysis and recommendations when human resources standards and practices conflict or appear to conflict with elements of the Karis’ Faith Foundation, Values, Vision and Mission or the interests of its membership.
Provincial and Community Networking
- Keep appraised of provincial/national/international developments in human resources through journals/seminars/membership and networking with other human resources professionals.
- Advance the ministry of Karis within the Christian Community by developing and delivering presentations about the organization at gatherings of the Christian Community, soliciting support, promoting Karis’ Faith Foundation and encouraging the Christian community to create places of belonging.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must have 6 years previous experience in Human Resources Management, with experience leading a Human Resources Team.
- BA in Applicable field, CHRL designation.
- Understanding of Human Resources legislation and policies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Analytical problem solving skills, organizational and time management skills.
Why Should You Apply?
- Live out our shared values, help others, and find purpose in your work every day.
- Receive competitive wages.
- Find support through a comprehensive benefits package, including 4 weeks of vacation, an RRSP matching program, and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
- Grow your leadership with mentorship, training, career development, and tuition reimbursement.
- Make a significant impact in the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and the sector, by joining Canada’s largest Developmental Disabilities service provider.
Application Deadline: March 9th, 2025
Apply with a cover letter and résumé by March 9th, 2025, to the attention of the Vice President, Human Resources via the Apply Now feature.
Start Date: March 31, 2025
Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities, consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.