What the position entails:
Join our team in a key leadership role supporting operational excellence and shaping the delivery of people strategy.
The P&C Manager is a key leadership role responsible for both the day‑to‑day management of P&C operations and the delivery of strategic people initiatives. This role will work closely with the executive and leadership team to support business objectives, strengthen the employee experience, and ensure consistent, compliant P&C practices across the organization.
This position is intended as a senior, hands‑on role that bridges operational leadership with strategic execution during a maternity leave.
What you will do:
Strategic People Leadership
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Partner with senior and executive leaders to support and execute people strategies aligned with business priorities.
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Advise leadership on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee experience, and change initiatives.
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Lead the evolution and execution of talent management programs, including performance management, development, succession planning, and engagement.
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Identify and mitigate people‑related risks through strong knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.
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Participate in leadership discussions and key organizational initiatives as a People & Culture representative.
P&C Operations & Employee Relations
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Oversee day‑to‑day P&C operations, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment standards.
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Provide guidance and escalation support on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
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Lead or support investigations with the P&CBP and provide clear recommendations.
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Oversee severance calculations and ensure appropriate approvals.
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Foster positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Talent Attraction & Onboarding
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Support and provide leadership to the Talent Acquisition function to ensure effective recruitment and onboarding practices.
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Oversee recruitment strategy execution, workforce resourcing needs, and role alignment with business requirements.
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Ensure job descriptions remain accurate and aligned with organizational structure and expectations.
People Leadership & Team Development
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Lead, coach, and support P&C Generalists and Talent team members to ensure strong client group support.
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Enable team capability through coaching, development, and performance feedback.
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Promote collaboration and accountability within the P&C team.
Learning & Development
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Support leaders and P&C team members in executing the performance management process.
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Provide guidance and training to leaders on effective performance conversations and goal setting.
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Identify learning needs and support the delivery of training initiatives aligned with business and employee development goals.
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Manage the maintenance and improvement of the “Learning Zone”
Compliance, Reporting & Analytics
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
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Oversee audits of P&C practices and support continuous improvement.
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Prepare and present P&C metrics and insights related to recruitment, turnover, engagement, and workforce trends.
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Support budgeting and forecasting related to P&C initiatives where required.
What you will bring:
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Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources.
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Minimum of 10+ years of related P&C management experience and/or business operations leadership experience, preferably with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role.
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CPHR, or other professional HR designation, an asset
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Strong grounding in employee relations, employment legislation, and P&C operations
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Proven ability to partner with leadership on strategic people initiatives
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Experience leading P&C teams and influencing across the business
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Experience supporting foreign worker visa processes and Canadian immigration requirements is a significant asset
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Ability to balance strategy with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment
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Experience with HR Core ADP Workforce Now HRIS, a large asset.
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Proven track record in leading culture change and transformational initiatives.
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Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to drive strategic change
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Excellent people management-skills, with the ability to attract, retain and develop exceptional talent
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Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; ability to prioritize and demonstrate
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Exceptional relationship building, customer service and communication skills.
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Visible, hands-on people leader.
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Able to achieve results through influence and others.
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Results-oriented, strong organization and problem-solving skills.
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Able to deal with sensitive, confidential employee relations.
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Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and ever changing work environment.
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Able to demonstrate collaborative and flexible approach to problem solving through broad-based thinking.
What we offer:
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Competitive compensation
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Comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental and Health Spending Account.
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coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions.
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Tools and services to support your mental wellness
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Work-life balance
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Growth and advancement opportunities
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Paid professional dues.
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Continuing education and professional development.
Disclosure
We use AI tools only to assist our team in summarizing candidate qualifications and experience. AI is not used to screen, filter, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
This posting represents a current vacancy, not a future opportunity.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Our Commitment
As an equal opportunity employer, GeoVerra is dedicated to providing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of abilities and background.
We also recognize that the hiring process should be accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our talent attraction team at [email protected]. This includes any support you may need during virtual interviews or throughout the hiring journey.
All accommodation requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
