Job Title: Talent & Culture Partner
Position Type: Contractual, 13 months, hybrid (1-2 days per week at the office), Ottawa
While this is a temporary assignment of approximately 13 months, it offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a health spending account, as well as a retention bonus payable upon the successful completion of the assignment. This opportunity provides a unique chance to join a collaborative and supportive team, contribute to a mission that has a meaningful impact on the lives of Canadians, and play a key role in shaping our organizational culture and employee experience.
About Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC)
This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact on the lives of Canadians.
Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) is the voice of Canada’s innovative pharmaceutical industry, representing over 40 member companies. We advocate for policies that support the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative medicines and vaccines to improve the health and well-being of all Canadians. IMC’s members contribute $25 billion to Canada’s economy, support nearly 150,000 high-quality jobs across the country, and invest $3.5 billion in research and development.
Join a team that values collaboration, passion, and purpose. Here, your work helps break down barriers, influence policy, and improve patient outcomes, ensuring Canadians have timely and equitable access to the treatments they need, when they need them.
Your Impact at IMC
As Talent & Culture Partner, reporting to the VP, People & Culture, you will play a key role in shaping and sustaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture at IMC. You will partner with leaders, employees, and committees to strengthen the employee experience and foster a collaborative and respectful environment where people can thrive.
You will provide practical HR guidance that enables effective people management and consistent HR practices across the organization, while also leading recruitment and onboarding to attract talent and create a strong, welcoming start for new employees. Through your contributions, you will help build engaged teams and support IMC’s mission and continued impact.
What You Will Own
Workplace culture, employee engagement and committee facilitation: Help shape and sustain an inclusive, engaging, and respectful workplace by partnering with leaders and employees across IMC. Facilitate and support employee-led committees, including recognition, health and safety, DEIA, and social committees, helping bring initiatives to life and strengthen employee connection, engagement, and workplace culture.
Recruitment and onboarding excellence: Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, from role definition to successful integration, ensuring a strong, welcoming start for new employees.
HR advisory and employee relations: Provide day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on policies, practices, and employee matters, supporting effective people management and consistent, compliant HR practices.
Performance and development support: Support performance management processes, including annual reviews, timelines, and training, helping managers build capability.
HR operations and programs: Implement and maintain HR policies, programs, and procedures, while overseeing HRIS (ADP), benefits, pension updates, and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality.
Organizational collaboration: Participate as an active member of the ACE team, connecting insights and supporting collaboration across the organization.
What You Will Bring
· 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist role
· CHRP designation
· Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment and onboarding
· Experience supporting employee committees and driving engagement initiatives
· Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices
How You Will Show Up
Empathy and culture focus: You care about people and foster a positive, inclusive workplace.
Trusted advisor: You build strong relationships and provide practical, credible guidance.
Clear communicator: You communicate effectively across audiences.
Accountable and reliable: You take ownership and deliver high-quality work.
Sound judgment: You handle sensitive matters with professionalism and make thoughtful decisions.
Why You Will Enjoy Working at IMC
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage: Guided by our mission to improve health outcomes for Canadians, we invest in the wellbeing of our people through a comprehensive group insurance plan, including a health spending account that offers flexibility and choice.
Purpose‑driven work, accomplished together: Above all, you’ll contribute to IMC’s mission to improve the health of Canadians by advancing access to innovative medicines—working alongside a deeply engaged and talented team that is passionate about making a meaningful impact.
Additional perks that make your day-to-day even better:
- Flexible hybrid work model (1–2 days per week in the office)
- Parking allowance for in-office workdays
- Office closure during the holiday season
Our Commitment
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Innovative Medicines Canada is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Responsible recruitment practices: Our recruitment process combines human expertise with responsible use of AI‑enabled tools to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most for success at IMC. We are committed to safeguarding candidate privacy and using technology ethically and transparently.
Join Us
If you are inspired by our mission and believe you can contribute to the team through your talent and daily demonstration of our values of People First, One Team and Collective Impact, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about IMC, please visit our website innovativemedicines.ca/ or send your resume at [email protected].
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- This role requires working from our Ottawa office 1-2 days per week. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Have you independently managed full-cycle recruitment, from intake meetings through onboarding? If yes, please describe the types and levels of positions you have recruited for.
- Please describe your experience facilitating employee committees (e.g., recognition, health & safety, DEIA, social committees, wellness committees). What was your role, and what outcomes were achieved?
- This position is a full-time, 13-14 month contract. Are you comfortable accepting a temporary contract position with this term? What attracted you to the opportunity and why does it align with your current career objectives?
Experience:
- progressive HR experience in a generalist capacity: 7 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CHRP designation? (preferred)
Location:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON
