Director, People & Culture
at Team Rubicon Canada (View all jobs)
Hybrid / Remote
Posting Closing Date: 10 July 2026
Team Rubicon Canada (TR Canada) is a veteran-led humanitarian organization, built to serve communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Our people, known as Greyshirts, are the cornerstone of our mission and success. We are committed to fostering an environment that embodies the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B)—inclusive of beliefs, cultural backgrounds, job experiences, thoughts, and ideas—across all aspects of our operations.
We are seeking a Director, People & Culture to build the workforce systems that help TR Canada scale while embracing the culture, grit, and service mindset that make us who we are. You are a systems thinker, culture carrier, and workforce strategist who can translate big ideas into executable plans. You understand that staff, contractors, and volunteers are not separate people systems—they are one Greyshirt workforce, built to serve communities in need.
Reporting to the Vice President, Organizational Excellence, you will lead the design and integration of People Operations and Greyshirt Experience systems that support workforce sustainability, Greyshirt engagement, leadership development, organizational culture, and sustainable growth. This role is about building the scaffolding that lets Greyshirts do what they came here to do: serve communities.
The right person is a self-starter and team player with strong judgement, sharp communication skills, and the ability to build trust across staff, Greyshirts, volunteer leaders, and operational teams. Our culture requires individuals foolish enough to think they can change the world and competent enough to have a chance. Every day is a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities. This position can be hybrid or remote with some travel required.
Duties
- Support the development and lead the implementation of enterprise workforce strategies aligned with TR Canada's strategic direction, operational requirements, and organizational objectives.
- Design and maintain scalable workforce systems that integrate staff, contractors, and volunteers into one unified Greyshirt workforce model.
- Provide executive-level advisory support on workforce risks, leadership capacity, organizational design, workforce sustainability, and culture systems.
- Develop workforce analytics, metrics, and dashboards to support evidence-based decision-making and leadership discussions.
- Lead the development of workforce leadership pathways, competency frameworks, and succession planning systems in partnership with operational training functions.
- Oversee workforce engagement and retention strategies, ensuring consistent Greyshirt experience standards nationally.
- Provide strategic oversight of workforce governance, compliance, duty of care alignment, and operational workforce systems.
- Lead workforce-related change management and communications for major People & Culture initiatives.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing People & Culture team, including the Manager, People Operations, and Manager, Greyshirt Experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience and Background
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Post-graduate education is an asset.
- 7–10+ years of progressive experience in workforce strategy, people operations, volunteer engagement, organizational development, or related leadership functions.
- Demonstrated leadership experience designing, scaling, and sustaining volunteer-driven organizations, volunteer programs, or volunteer workforce systems is strongly preferred.
- Professional designations related to leadership, workforce development, organizational effectiveness, volunteer management, or human resources are considered assets.
- Proven ability to manage organizational change and develop scalable workforce systems, organizational frameworks, and workforce lifecycle models.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and align teams in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong understanding of workforce governance, workforce engagement, organizational culture systems, and people operations.
- Demonstrated ability to model, reinforce, and operationalize organizational culture through leadership behaviours, systems design, and workforce engagement practices.
- Strong interpersonal and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex workforce issues into clear advice and action.
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in workforce development, volunteer engagement, organizational effectiveness, and people operations.
- Experience working with Veteran and First Responder communities is an asset.
- Professional experience with Asana Project Management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Passion for the mission and values of Team Rubicon Canada.
Job Type
Pay Range: $90,000-$105,000
Special Requirements
- Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Access to a stable internet connection for hybrid or remote work.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings, when required.
- Willingness and ability to support TR Canada operations, exercises, and deployments as required.
- Approximately 15% travel within Canada and potentially the United States, including overnight travel.
- Must be comfortable working in austere conditions when required.
- Fluency in both of Canada's official languages is an asset.
Cultural Values
- Mission First, Greyshirt Always: Anyone joining TR Canada must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first.
- Step into the Arena: TR Canada needs leaders who dare to be great.
- Everyone Has a Role; Know It: As teammates, we aspire to work in harmony toward achieving a higher goal than any one of us could accomplish on our own.
- GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined, no matter how chaotic the situation.
- Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need.
- Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise.
- Your Mother's A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship.
Perks of the Team
- Professional development and leadership development opportunities
- Paid time off to volunteer with the charity of your choice
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Generous holiday schedule
Apply Now
If you're ready to serve and bring your passion and expertise to a mission-driven organization, apply today to join Team Rubicon Canada.
Learn more about Team Rubicon
- Facebook: Facebook.com/TeamRubiconCAN
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace—inclusive of beliefs, cultural backgrounds, job experiences, thoughts, and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our fast-growing, high-performing team.
