Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about, For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community Forever. Founded in 1921, we are proud to be Canada's first community foundation. Our vision is ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’
The Foundation is committed to work-life balance and diversity, both within the organization and in its work with the community.
We are currently recruiting for the role of
People & Culture Advisor - 1 Position (2-year term: Full-Time Position)
Our Values
- Trust
- Generosity
- Equity
- Transformation
- Responsiveness
Our Core Competencies
- Relationship Building
- Managing Healthy Conflict
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
The Role:
The People & Culture Advisor partners with leaders and employees to foster an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workplace culture. As a trusted advisor, this role supports the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, accommodations and return-to-work processes, compensation initiatives, policy development, and employee retention.
The successful candidate champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all people practices, ensuring fair and equitable employee experiences. They also oversee the effective management of employee information, provide guidance on People & Culture programs and policies, and leverage HR data and insights to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee well-being.
This role plays a key part in creating a positive employee experience that aligns with organizational values, strategic priorities, and legislative requirements.
Areas of Responsibility
Recruitment and Onboarding (45%)
- Conduct full-cycle recruitment of all approved positions
- Collaborate with the Senior People & Culture Advisor to conduct job analysis to identify required knowledge, skills, abilities and other attributes for roles being posted
- Lead the development, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Foundation's values-aligned onboarding program, ensuring a welcoming, engaging, and consistent onboarding experience for all new employees.
- Own the evaluation of onboarding effectiveness by establishing and administering feedback mechanisms, conducting regular employee check-ins throughout the probationary period, assessing integration and engagement outcomes, and recommending improvements to enhance the onboarding experience.
- Advise hiring managers on equitable compensation decision‑making for new hires and existing employees
- Lead the application of fair, transparent recruitment practices by ensuring hiring processes comply with applicable legislation, policies, and the Foundation’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and recruitment standards for assigned recruitments
- Ensure necessary new employee documentation is shared with payroll
- Act as a key point of collaboration between People & Culture and Payroll, ensuring the accurate and timely exchange of employee information to support onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee record management.
- Conduct exit interviews and create a detailed report based on the interviews for managers
Employee and Management Support (10%)
- Work closely with the Senior People & Culture Advisor to identify opportunities and implement initiatives that strengthen the engagement, development, and retention of non-managerial employees.
- Respond to staff inquiries related to payroll, benefits and pension, liaising with the payroll team as required.
- Maintain the HR SharePoint site, ensuring all materials are up to date and available
- Coordinate the administration of the performance management system
- Coordinate employee recognition programs
- Support staff appreciation events, including planning and implementing staff engagement events alongside the Staff Culture Committee
Benefits Management (10%)
- Administer benefits programs, including enrollments, terminations, disability claims, and leave programs
- Manage the logistics and communications required to establish different programs with the benefits provider
- Liaise with benefits providers and insurers to resolve complex cases, escalating to the manager as appropriate
- Maintain and update HRIS, payroll records and benefits files
- Resolve benefit-related issues and respond to queries and requests promptly
- Collaborate with external benefits providers to ensure products and services are available
- Guide staff and leaders on benefits, leave policies, and total rewards programs
Job Evaluation (10%)
- Ensure the job evaluation register is kept up to date
- Collaborate and support employees and managers in presenting a job description that reflects the current responsibilities of each role
- Ensure job descriptions align with organizational design principles
- Manage and coordinate the schedule for job evaluation committee meetings
- Implement wording recommendations by the committees for job descriptions
- Conduct preliminary evaluations of new and evolving roles, providing context to the Job Evaluation Committee as appropriate.
Reporting and Administration (15%)
- Prepares various administrative reports, including quarterly and annual leave reports
- Maintains employee files (physical and digital)
- Analyzes HR data and produces insights and recommendations for leadership decision-making
- Provide support to internal committees as requested, including developing and sharing agendas and supporting documents, capturing minutes, and ensuring appropriate follow-up (Workplace Health, Safety, and Wellness Committee, Pension Committee, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee, Job Evaluation Committee)
Policies, Compliance & Governance (3%)
- As requested, develop, review, and implement human resource policies and procedures.
- Ensure organizational compliance with employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, privacy, and immigration legislation.
- Serve as a policy subject‑matter expert and provide interpretation and guidance to employees and leaders.
Return‑to‑Work (RTW) & Workplace Accommodation (7%)
- Act as the first point of contact on Return to Work and Workplace Accommodation queries
- Design, implement, and administer organizational policies, frameworks, and procedures related to Return‑to‑Work and workplace accommodation.
- Lead, in consultation with the manager, the development of individualized RTW plans for employees returning from medical, disability, or injury‑related leaves.
- Administer accommodation processes, following human rights and employment legislation, ensuring fair, timely, and respectful treatment of employees.
- Coordinate with employees, managers, healthcare providers, insurers, and benefits administrators to support effective RTW outcomes.
- Monitor ongoing cases, evaluate accommodation effectiveness, and adjust plans as needed.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on their roles and responsibilities in RTW and accommodation processes.
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation related to RTW and accommodation cases.
Experience, Education, and Credentials
- Degree in human resource management or related field
- 3-5 years of experience working in a people-oriented role
- Experience in the charitable sector is an asset
- CPHR is an asset
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and conflict management skills
- Skilled in data management
- Strong understanding of human resources principles, practices, and procedures
- Strong understanding of Manitoba employment law
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to function in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Adaptable
- Strong active listening skills
- Proficient in public speaking and presentations
- Working understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles
What We Offer:
- Starting salary in the range of $59,774 - $74,717
- A comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefits
- A Health Spending Account
- Access to Consult + (Virtual Doctor Service)
- EFAP program available to employees and family members
- Pension program starting at six months of employment
- Vacation starts at three weeks per year
- Eco-pass program (half-cost bus pass)
- Maternity/Parental Leave Top Up
- Professional Development opportunities
Submit applications, including a resume and cover letter, by September 20, 2026. All applications must be submitted at https://careers.risepeople.com/the- winnipeg-foundation/en.
Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are nonetheless encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We firmly believe diverse perspectives, skills, and experience can enrich our team and contribute to the Foundation’s overall success.
The Recruitment Process
As part of the Foundation’s commitment to being transparent, the following are the stages of our recruitment process:
- Job posting closes – September 20, 206
- Phone screening interview – September 24 & 25, 2026 (Tell me about yourself; what is your why?)
- First In-person interview – October 1 & 2, 2026 (It is all about your technical skills and alignment with our values)
- DISC assessment (Let's understand your working style)
- Second in-person interview – October 7, 2026 (What are your career plans & goals, and what makes you unique)
- Start date: October 16, 2026
During the recruitment process, prospective candidates will be expected to provide specific examples of situations where they have demonstrated the Foundation's values and core competencies.
Winnipeg Foundation is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. It will accommodate applicants' needs under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) at all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require accommodation.
Note:
Employment is conditional upon verification of eligibility to work in Canada for an employer other than the current employer.
If you would like to discuss accommodation or have difficulty submitting your application via the portal, please email [email protected] for support.
Pay: $59,774.00-$74,717.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
