Director, People and Culture

Rainbow Centre envisions a world where persons with disabilities are empowered and thriving in inclusive communities. Service is at the heart of RC’s purpose and we strive to serve with respect, dedication and compassion.

We know that great people make a great organization. Our employees drive our mission to support the individuals and communities we serve. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career within a collaborative workplace where staff are empowered, included and supported to thrive. We encourage our team to see out-of-box possibilities and to create value and impact for the communities we serve.

Role Purpose

The Director, People & Culture will lead Rainbow Centre's human resources strategy, maximizing employee potential and driving our mission forward. This role requires strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of HR initiatives, leveraging business and financial acumen to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

The Director will champion our values and foster a strong, inclusive culture in partnership with senior leadership. As a member of the senior management team, they will contribute to strategic decision-making, demonstrating a global perspective, anticipating external challenges, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

At this pivotal moment in RC’s growth, the Director/People and Culture must possess a deep understanding of systems integration to align people strategies with our organizational goals effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic insights and foresights to position RC as an employer of choice

• Champion the adoption of workforce analytics to enable informed decision-making

• Partner with business leaders to position HR as a key enabler for organizational goals

• Apply business and financial acumen to inform HR strategy and policies

• Steer organizational culture and change initiatives to drive high performance

Qualifications and Experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated relevant, equivalent professional experience

• Extensive experience in HR business partnering and the design/delivery of HR strategies and solutions, preferably in the social service sector

• Strong commitment to empowering persons with disabilities and building inclusive communities

If you are a passionate and visionary people and culture leader who thrives in a collaborative and inclusive culture, we want to hear from you. Join us in driving our people agenda and making a meaningful impact.