Position Summary
Atlantic Baptist Housing is seeking an experienced and collaborative Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) to lead the next chapter of our people strategy. Building on a strong and evolving Human Resources foundation, the CPCO will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team to strengthen organizational capability, support leaders, and advance strategic people initiatives across our operations.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CPCO provides strategic and operational leadership in workforce planning, organizational development, talent management, employee and labour relations, policy development, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a workplace culture aligned with our mission of Adding Life to Years.
Atlantic Baptist Housing is a registered not-for-profit organization providing quality long-term care, seniors' housing, and support services across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities):
- Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across all Atlantic Baptist Housing locations.
- Partner with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and site leadership to align people strategies with organizational priorities.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance on employee and labour relations matters, including investigations, accommodations, attendance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline.
- Develop, review, and implement HR policies, programs, and procedures that ensure legislative compliance and organizational consistency.
- Support organizational change initiatives while promoting employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
- Oversee HR systems, reporting, benefits administration, and compliance processes.
- Monitor HR metrics and provide data-driven recommendations that support informed decision-making.
- Mentor and develop the Human Resources team while fostering collaboration across the organization.
Who You Are (Qualifications & Experience)
You're a people-first leader who understands that exceptional organizations are built through engaged employees, trusted relationships, and thoughtful leadership. You enjoy partnering with leaders to solve complex people challenges while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
You bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline (Master's degree considered an asset).
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
- A professional HR designation (CPHR, CHRL, or equivalent), considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.
- Demonstrated experience leading Human Resources in unionized and non-unionized environments, including labour relations, collective agreement interpretation, employee relations, and workplace investigations.
- Experience supporting employment-related immigration matters, work permits, international recruitment, and workforce mobility is considered a strong asset.
- Proven success leading organizational change and partnering with leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and sound decision-making abilities.
- Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
- A collaborative leadership style grounded in integrity, sound judgment, accountability, and continuous improvement.
We offer:
- Competitive executive compensation
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Pension/RRSP program
- Paid vacation and personal days
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative leadership environment
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of employees, residents, and the communities we serve
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected]. Please include Chief People & Culture Officer in the subject line of your email.
Atlantic Baptist Housing and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Strategic HR Leadership : 7 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
