Job Description
Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary's growth. Our mandate is to position Calgary for long-term economic success through the expansion, retention, and attraction of companies, capital, and talent.

We offer
a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are passionate about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary's story, a place of blue sky thinking and unexpected opportunities. Job Summary As a member of the executive team, the Vice President, People & Culture (VP, P&C;) leads the organization's people strategy, culture, talent, and organizational development initiatives. This role ensures alignment with Calgary Economic Development's mission, values, and strategic priorities while fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace. Strategic Leadership & Transformation
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and executive team across all aspects of company strategy, performance, and growth.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that extend beyond Human Resources e.g., transformation programs, innovative efforts, and key business pivots.
- Contribute to board-level discussions and governance as an executive with organizational-wide perspective and leadership.
- Design and lead cultural transformation efforts aligned with business goals, values, and future leadership requirements.
- Build scalable systems that enable operational excellence, psychological safety, and adaptive leadership across the enterprise.
- Champion the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging (EDIAB), Truth and Reconciliation, and anti-racism initiatives. Talent Strategy & Leadership Development




- Oversee leadership assessment and development programs across all levels.
- Develop internal and external succession pipelines in coordination with the CEO and Board.
- Align people strategy to business strategy, especially during expansion, restructuring, or integration.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, succession planning, and retention.
- Guide staff development, and leadership pipeline programs. Employee Relations & Compliance Excellence
- Oversee total rewards, workforce planning and employee relations.
- Oversee the design and administration of competitive and equitable compensation, benefits, and rewards programs.
- Promote employee health, safety, and holistic wellbeing, including mental health supports.
- Oversee resolution of disputes and management of risk related to people practices.
- Ensure compliance with all labor laws, health & safety regulations, and governance standards.
- Provide regular reporting to the executive team and Board on people and culture metrics People Leadership
- Lead a team of staff and ensure that team members understand role expectations
- Appraise individual and team performance; continually assessing for quality and output levels and determining future resourcing needs
- Engage with the team members to ensure adequate training is provided and tools / resources are supporting workflow and quality output.



Let’s Talk About You You're a strategic and people-focused leader with extensive experience shaping organizational culture, leading high-performing teams, and driving business success through people strategies. You bring deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, change leadership, and employee relations, along with a solid commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and engaging workplaces where people and organizations can thrive. Education Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or Business Administration. A Masters degree would be considered an asset. Experience At least 15 years working within HR, with at least 5 years in a senior management position. Key Skills and Competencies
- Able to pivot quickly to changing priorities/tasks/deadlines and looks for creative or alternative ways to enable workflow.
- Progressive senior leadership experience in Human Resources.
- Proven success designing and implementing people strategies in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in DEI, change management, and organizational development.
- Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations within Canada and Alberta.
- High emotional intelligence and trust-building
- Strategic influence and board-level communication
- Navigates ambiguity and leads through complexity
- Enterprise thinking and cross-functional leadership
- Financial and operational literacy
- Talent stewardship and succession planning What's In It For You CED offers more than a competitive base salary to our employees. We have a comprehensive benefit plan that includes 100% employer paid benefit premiums, RRSP's, a health care spending account, and a generous vacation and flex time policy.

📌 Vice President, People (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Economic Development
📍 Calgary