Position details: Full Time Contract (12 months)
Position title: Manager, Human Resources
Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for an Manager, HR to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.
NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.
NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.
Position Summary:
The Manager, Human Resources provides human resources expertise via subject matter expertise, advice and counsel to leaders and employees across Canada. Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the incumbent will be responsible for advising leaders and employees on areas related to HR legislation, systems, policies and processes as well as industry best practices, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, with a focus on the employee experience.
Core Responsibilities:
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Provides advice and counsel to employees on the content and interpretation of HR Policies and on various HR legislation.
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Counsels and coaches leaders by providing proactive guidance and direction on employee relations issues.
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Provides leadership to the HR Coordinator on HR and talent initiatives.
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Assists with the annual review of various HR Policies.
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Responsible for ability management for employees regarding accommodations, work-related leaves, and short/long-term disability leaves, ensuring that regular communication occurs, and that appropriate supporting medical documentation is received. Acts as a liaison with benefits providers, 3rd party consultants as necessary, and provides support and guidance to successful return to work programs.
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Supports the annual performance review and merit process, by supporting leaders with various contributing processes and feedback mechanisms.
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Contributes to the development of internal talent via facilitation of programming and best practices recommendations of internal/external development.
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In collaboration with peers ensures the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process by advising, educating and coaching NCC leaders on feedback vehicles and processes, and encouraging employees to actively participate in the identification and addressing of any performance gaps.
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Partners with managers on workforce planning and talent management, including recruitment strategies for challenging to fill and senior roles, and advises on full-cycle recruitment and selection steps with an EDI lens.
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Supports leaders in the monthly job evaluation process.
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Assists with the identification and facilitation of internal career progression for employees.
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Develops and delivers HR training as needed or appropriate.
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Acts as an HR liaison on EDI and Indigenous engagement initiatives
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Conducts HR orientation for managers and executive.
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Contributes and partners on various continuous improvement initiatives within the HR Team.
Skills and Abilities:
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University Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
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5+ years of progressively responsible HR generalist experience, including full-cycle talent management and leave management
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2 years of HR leadership experience
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Experience working in a national organization that operates within multiple provinces
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Demonstrated experience working with EDI initiatives, bringing about positive, meaningful and sustainable organizational change and producing measurable results.
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CHRP, CHRL Certification or equivalent.
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Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation and practices across Canada
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Strong business acumen and communication skills
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Strong computer skills related to MS Office: Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint
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Solid collaboration and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work with employees at all levels across the organization
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Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to appropriately prioritize competing needs
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Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
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Demonstrated track record of dealing with sensitive information and issues with a high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality
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Fluently bilingual in English/French (written and verbal) is required
July 7, 2026 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST
At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at [email protected] to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at [email protected].
