Lead the people strategy behind our $500M campaign to transform health care
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director, Human Resources to lead our people strategy during a defining moment in our organization’s history. Our 70+ person team is delivering the largest fundraising campaign our city has ever seen—$500 million in support of The Ottawa Hospital’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow.
Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance and Administration, the Director, Human Resources will oversee all aspects of human resources and organizational effectiveness, ensuring our people, culture, and systems are aligned to deliver extraordinary impact—today and for years to come.
Who are you?
You are a strategic, trusted HR leader who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments. You bring both vision and operational excellence, and you’re energized by building strong teams during periods of growth and change. You are known for your judgment, empathy, and ability to align people strategy with bold organizational goals.
You likely bring:
- Senior-level HR leadership experience across the full employee lifecycle
- A track record of advising and coaching leaders with confidence and credibility
- Deep commitment to engagement, equity, inclusion, and organizational health
- Experience building scalable people systems that balance rigor with humanity
- A desire to apply your expertise where it truly matters—to community, impact, and legacy
This role is for you.
Why this role matters:
- Shape the people strategy behind a once-in-a-generation impact
- Be a trusted strategic partner at the leadership table
- Build and sustain an employer-of-choice culture
- Attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent
- Design rewards and performance systems that recognize excellence
“Our Campaign is about more than raising funds — it’s about building the future of health care for our community. In doing that, we have an extraordinary team and a workplace where people feel inspired, supported, and empowered to do their best work. This role is critical to shaping the culture and leadership that will carry this organization—and this campaign—forward.”
We want YOU by our side to help transform the future of healthcare.
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Position Type: Full-time Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Number of Vacancies: 1 (newly created role)
Number of direct reports: 1 (HR Officer)
Annual Salary: The salary range for this position is $107.8k-$157.1k with a current hiring range of $107.8K to $131.8K
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic/leadership role.
Vacation: 4 weeks per annum
Pension and Medical Benefits: Includes medical benefits (semi-private hospital, extended health care, vision care, dental care); life insurance; employee and family assistance program; defined benefits pension, and more.
Location: Hybrid, with onsite work conducted out of our Civic Campus office (737 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario)
Languages: English essential. French an asset
Deadline to Apply: We will start reviewing applications on January 17th and will continue reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. We therefore encourage candidates to apply early.
Questions?
Feel free to schedule a call with Kristen Shier, Human Resource Officer, at TOHF‑jobs@toh.ca
Read on to learn more about us and the future you.
OUR MISSION: THE CAMPAIGN TO CREATE TOMORROW
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation has launched the historic $500 million Campaign to Create Tomorrow, a multi-year campaign to support the construction of a new state-of-the-art hospital on Carling Avenue, as well as world-leading medical research. It’s the largest ever fundraising campaign in our region’s history, representing an ambitious vision for the future of healthcare.
The Campaign to Create Tomorrow already has overwhelming community support. Our team of fundraisers have raised $396m since launching the campaign 5 years ago, which includes some of the largest-ever donations in our city’s history.
“I came from the private sector and was lacking fulfillment. My job was focused on the bottom-line – to make money for a corporation. The Foundation was a welcome change. I connect with the cause, and my work actually matters.”
WHAT WOULD MY JOB LOOK LIKE?
Human Resource leadership:
- Lead all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, total rewards, performance management, organizational effectiveness, culture, and workplace health and safety.
- Ensure HR strategies, policies, and practices are fully aligned with the Foundation’s mission, goals, and campaign priorities.
- Balance immediate organizational needs with long-term workforce resilience and sustainability.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on all people-related matters.
Engagement, Culture and Recognition:
- Champion a high-performance culture grounded in engagement, excellence, and inclusion.
- Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that strengthen collaboration and belonging.
- Sustain and enhance the Foundation’s reputation as an employer of choice.
Talent & Development:
- Oversee recruitment and onboarding strategies to attract and integrate top talent.
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning, succession, and professional development.
- Lead the design and delivery of organization-wide learning and development initiatives.
Rewards and compensation:
- Maintain and evolve competitive total rewards and compensation programs aligned with the non-profit market.
- Lead a metrics-driven performance management framework that recognizes and rewards high performance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Progressive senior leadership experience in Human Resources, with responsibility across the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee relations, total rewards, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and workplace health and safety.
Proven experience partnering with executive leadership and people leaders, providing strategic counsel, coaching, and sound judgment on complex people and organizational matters.
Demonstrated ability to lead through growth, change, or transformation, building scalable people systems that support both short-term performance and long-term organizational resilience.
Strong track record in culture-building, engagement, and DEI leadership, with experience embedding inclusive practices into policies, programs, and leadership behaviours.
Expertise in talent strategy, including recruitment of high-performing teams, onboarding, succession planning, and professional development in a competitive talent market.
Experience designing and managing competitive total rewards and compensation frameworks, ideally within the non-profit, public, or broader purpose-driven sector.
Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices, with the ability to ensure compliance while maintaining a people-first approach.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influence skills, with the credibility to engage at all levels of the organization.
High degree of integrity, discretion, and emotional intelligence, enabling trust, fairness, and effective conflict resolution.
Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; and a professional designation (e.g., CHRP/CHRL or equivalent)
Operational requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work outside of regular business hours as required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please forward your resume and cover letter outlining your experience, salary expectations and why you think you would be a suitable candidate for this position to TOHF-jobs@toh.ca. Your application should be submitted in Word format and should use the following title: Firstname_Last Name_Director Human Resources
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation values diversity and embraces an organizational culture that is inclusive and free of bias and discrimination. The Foundation is committed to a board and staff that is comprised of talented and dedicated individuals with a diverse mix of expertise, experience, skills, and backgrounds.
The Foundation does not use AI to screen/review applicants.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance and advise them that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
