Systems and Structure Strategist - People and Culture (HR)Job Type: PermanentHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- This role will have occasional evening and weekend workHiring Salary range: 38.73 – 43.10Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026Please apply by October 23, 2026Hiring DeclarationsCompass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.About Us:Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 familiesFor over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.Job Posting Declarations:Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.



Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.This posting is for a new position within our organization.About Compass Early Learning and Care:Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 familiesFor over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.Please see our attached Vision Framework for more information:About the Role:The People & Culture - Systems & Structure Strategist plays a key role in strengthening the systems, structures, policies, and practices that support Compass Early Learning and Care's people, culture, and organizational effectiveness. Working collaboratively within the People & Culture and Corporate teams, this role provides leadership for HR systems, workforce data, compliance, health and safety, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.



Through a relationship-based and values-driven approach, the Strategist helps create sustainable systems and structures that support employee well-being, organizational growth, and alignment with the Compass Vision Framework.Some Accountabilities associated with the role include:People and CultureProvide leadership for the systems, structures, policies, and administrative infrastructure that support the People & Culture function.Work collaboratively with the team to support implementation of HR strategies and frameworks (i.E. compensation, succession planning, etc.) to support current needs and evolve for future opportunities.Steward the HRIS System, Role database and Data.Lead Compliance and Risk Management (including alignment with Legislation, Policy development and CELC Vision Framework).Lead and support organizational initiatives related to Health & Safety, employee wellness, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and workplace compliance.Team-oriented LeadershipBuilding connections and relationships within our programs and teams.Following and living into Compass ELC mission, vision, values and policies.Collaborate with the Corporate Team on ongoing projects and participate in team meetings.Engage in ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.Apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to all People and Culture and corporate practices.Benefits:Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)Mandatory Defined Pension Plan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow)Health Savings

📌 Systems And Structure Strategist - People And Culture (Hr) (Peterborough)
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📍 Peterborough