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13 May 2025

Temporary Director, HR & Corporate Services (Contract)

vectorinstitute – Posted by vectorinstitute Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

In this 14-month contract, the Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services will provide leadership in key operational and strategic planning at the Vector Institute, an independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to research in the field of artificial intelligence, excelling in machine learning and deep learning.

Reporting to the Chief Operations & Finance Officer, the successful incumbent will provide leadership support across all areas of Human Resources, Office Services, and other corporate services including the ideation and oversight of the implementation of new policies, programs, activities, and processes that contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and a positive and productive workplace culture.

This contract position is expected to run from: August 2025 – October 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead in the strategic planning of annual initiatives for the Human Resources, Office Services teams and other corporate services, overseeing execution of this work, development and implementation of policies, programs, activities, metrics, and processes, and ensuring legal and policy compliance;
  • Deliver on the existing annual Human Resources and Office Services business plans for 2025-26, which include a focus on culture, change management, leadership development, equity, diversity and inclusion, and program optimization. Develop revised annual plans based on emerging priorities for the following fiscal year;
  • Provide leadership and development support to members of the Human Resources and Office Services teams;
  • Collaborate with senior staff to make personnel, policy, structural, and environment recommendations to support organizational goals and strategies and develop and maintain a productive and engaging workplace culture;
  • Support senior staff, as well as the Human Resources and Office Services teams in resolving escalated and sensitive workplace matters;
  • Monitor and control Human Resources, Office Services, and Committee budgets;
  • Acting as Vector’s corporate secretary, direct an effective governance framework ensuring compliance at the Board level. This includes execution of meeting minutes for meetings of the Vector Board of Directors, Audit & Finance Committee, and Human Resources & Compensation Committee;
  • Take a leadership role in the preparation and execution of Human Resources & Compensation Committee meetings including the creation of meeting materials, and required follow-up actions; and,
  • Other related duties as assigned.

SUCCESS MEASURES 

  • Feedback from Vector staff and other stakeholders validates that Human Resources and Office Services are viewed as approachable, trusted, respected, and for providing valued services, counsel and support;
  • Staff reporting to the Director are effectively managed with performance and developmental support provided;
  • Human Resources, Office Services, and other corporate services goals are well-crafted and supportive of the achievement of broader organizational strategy;
  • Human Resources, Office Services, and other corporate services objectives under their annual and strategic business plans are achieved;
  • People processes at Vector run smoothly, accurately and error free;
  • Employee relations matters are resolved in an ethical fair manner in alignment with Vector’s policies and culture that mitigates risk for the Vector Institute; and,
  • Vector maintains legislative compliance with its employment and governance policies and programs.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

  •  5+ years of relevant HR leadership experience in complex, intellectually challenging, and fast-paced, high-growth organizations; either holds a CHRL designation or achieving such a designation is in-progress;
  • A graduate from an HR post-grad diploma programme or holds an undergraduate degree in a related field;
  • Experience or training in broader corporate governance;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a broad portfolio of HR responsibilities spanning a variety of corporate services functional areas in an organized and detailed manner, while maintaining a calm, professional demeanour and ensuring legal and policy compliance;
  • Demonstrated experience successfully leading high functioning teams;
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, human rights, accessibility, and equity;
  • Highly effective client and candidate relationship management skills, working with stakeholders ranging from executives to employees and world-class faculty and graduate students;
  • Accurate and has highly developed and effective written and verbal communication skills;
  • Passionate about supporting and developing talent and in contributing to Vector’s success in achieving its mission and strategic objectives; and,
  • Experience in a leadership role in a not-for-profit setting is considered an asset.

At the Vector Institute we are committed to driving excellence and leadership in Canada’s knowledge, creation, and use of AI to foster economic growth and improve the lives of Canadians. We strive for greater inclusion in the programs and culture that we build by welcoming and encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. This includes but is not limited to applicants who are indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, racialized persons/visible minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact **@*************te.ai%C2%A0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>**@*************te.ai and we will happily work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply

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Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

Job expires in 82 days.

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