Location: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, or Vancouver, Hybrid/Flexible. Preference for candidates available on-site one day per week.
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Duration: 6-month contract, approximately 8 hours per week.
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and professional references required.
About the Opportunity
Altis Recruitment is partnering with a national nonprofit organization seeking an experienced HR professional to strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational performance. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, values-driven team.
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll provide strategic guidance and hands‑on support to help build a culture of accountability, constructive feedback, and professional growth. You'll help turn organizational values into practical people‑management approaches that support both employees and organizational goals.
What's In It for You
- Flexible, part‑time consulting engagement with potential for extension.
- Opportunity to influence organizational culture and leadership practices.
- Direct collaboration with senior executives who value your expertise.
- A supportive workplace that values curiosity, respect, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll advise senior leaders on employee relations, performance management, and sensitive workplace matters.
- You’ll help strengthen annual performance reviews, goal setting, and accountability frameworks.
- You’ll coach managers on delivering constructive feedback, navigating difficult conversations, and developing their teams.
- You’ll support employee engagement and retention initiatives, including career development opportunities.
- You’ll review employee survey feedback and recommend improvements to communication and engagement across geographically dispersed teams.
- You’ll help translate organizational values into measurable expectations and practical leadership behaviours.
Skills and Qualifications
- 1015 years of progressive HR experience, including senior advisory or leadership responsibilities.
- Proven experience coaching executives and improving performance management practices.
- Strong employee relations expertise, sound judgment, and a practical, collaborative approach.
- Experience supporting employee engagement, retention, and organizational development initiatives.
- Working knowledge of Canadian employment practices, ideally across at least two of British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec.
- Ability to work independently in a fractional consulting capacity while building credibility with leadership teams.
- Robust communication skills, curiosity, and confidence navigating sensitive conversations.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
📌 Fractional HR Director (Canada)
🏢 Altis
📍 Canada