AVP, People Operations - Remote within Canada The Assistant Vice President, People Operations is a senior people leader responsible for shaping and leading the front‑facing People & Culture function at Western. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into meaningful people, leadership, and culture outcomes.This is a highly strategic role with accountability for building a strong, modern people model – one that clearly differentiates strategic advisory and coaching from transactional delivery, enabled by automation, seamless integration with Centers of Excellence, and a strong operational backbone.Here What You Will Spend Your Time Doing Strategic LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a high‑performing People Operations team with a focus on capability‑building, judgment, and impactDrive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across People & Culture and business unitsModel and promote Western’s Guiding Principles as the foundation of culture and leadershipSupport enterprise transformation initiatives aligned to Western’s strategic prioritiesStrategic Business PartnershipLead the people‑facing HR function, positioning People & Culture partners as trusted advisors and coachesTranslate enterprise and business strategies into practical people, talent, and organizational solutionsProvide senior‑level advisory support to executive leaders on leadership, talent, and employee experience mattersIdentify organizational risks and opportunities related to culture, engagement, capability,



and performancePeople Advisory & Employee RelationsProvide strategic oversight and leadership for Employee Relations, case management, and workforce issuesOversee disability, leave, case management and employee wellbeing programs with compliant, empathetic deliveryGuide leaders through complex people situations with sound judgment and risk awarenessHR Model & IntegrationEstablish strong feedback loops between leaders, People & Culture partners, and Centers of Excellence to continuously improve service delivery and outcomes.Drive automation and transition of administrative activities to backend teams and digital platformsPartner closely with backend People & Culture leaders to ensure end‑to‑end integration across HR Admin, Advantages, L&D Admin, Contracts, and Job ArchitectureWhat We Are Looking For15+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, including senior advisory and team leadership rolesStrong experience operating as a strategic HR partner in complex, multi‑location or enterprise environmentsExperience evolving HR service models, enabling automation, and strengthening operational maturityExceptional communication, influence, and relationship‑building skillsHigh integrity, sound judgment,



and a people‑first leadership approachRole Details Hours/Duration: 37.5 hours per week – Full time, permanentLocation: Remote options available across CanadaCurrent Vacancy: YesRequisition #: 82754Compensation Range: $140,000 - $170,000Why Western? Western’s people-first culture, grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.Highlights Include14 Paid Wellness Days, 4 weeks’ vacation, company matching savings programs, and 100% employer paid group benefits for eligible employeesOver 1,500 volunteer hours supporting 160+ charities in 2024–2025 through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Western, we strive to create an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact or visit our Careers page.Our Human First Hiring Approach: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Western’s Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (nonAI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Avp, People Operations - C$140,000 - C$170,000 A Year - Remote (Calgary)
🏢 Western
📍 Calgary