Manager, People & Culture; Parental Leave Coverage

Manager, People & Culture (Parental Leave Coverage)

Temporary Full Time Manager 2 Calgary, AB, CA

10 days ago Requisition

We care deeply for wildlife and the people who protect it. Join our team the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo as the temporary, full time Manager, People & Culture to cover a parental leave and help build a culture driven by our values and our desire to celebrate the people who make our impact possible!

As a key leader within our Human Resources department, the Manager, People & Culture is responsible for enhancing and administering HR policies, procedures, and programs in the broad spectrum of talent acquisition, talent management and training and development. They provide trusted guidance to people leaders on best practices to maximize employee effectiveness, while leading with a people‑first approach that champions a diverse workforce and fosters a high‑trust, supportive environment across the entire employee life cycle.

They also support a culture of continuous improvement through effective performance management.

The Manager, People & Culture has a keen insight into corporate operations with a demonstrated ability to enhance the HR team by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, practices, and programs. They will support operational management to meet company goals and objectives and play an integral role in nurturing our company culture.

Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.

Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.

Contract:

• Start Date:
  
  August 2026
• End Date:
  October 2027

What you will do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage members of HR team, by developing and maintaining effective work structure and processes, ensuring comprehensive training, coaching, and development of all team members. This includes formal performance evaluations.
• Maintain knowledge and proficiency in recruiting and development techniques, workforce planning, employment law, provincial regulations and requirements, and HR best practices. Maintain sufficient knowledge and skills in all HR software applications.
• Foster an open-door policy for all employees, be an advocate for employees and ensure company policies are communicated, applied, and enforced. Support and create diversity initiatives.
• Accountable for the development, implementation, and execution of the annual HR work plan
• Advise on, coach, and manage all matters throughout the employment life cycle including but not limited to performance management, discipline, termination matters, investigations, and issue resolution management investigation support and escalation of issues to Director, People & Culture as required.
• Maintain a strong understanding of applicable employment legislation and regulatory requirements, applying this knowledge to day‑to‑day HR practices, guidance, and decision‑making to mitigate risk and support compliant, fair, and effective people management.
• Assist in the development, review, and roll‑out of HR–led trainings, including onboarding, annual, and ad‑hoc training, while collaborating with Internal Learning to ensure an effective and coordinated approach.
• Support IDEA initiatives to promote diversity and inclusivity within the organization and all HR areas.

Recruitment and Selection:

• Review and guide comprehensive recruitment strategies that align with the organization's goals and staffing needs while maintaining a positive corporate culture.
• Utilize, guide, and regularly evaluate hiring methods—including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals—while continuously exploring innovative, non‑traditional recruiting sources and strategies to identify and attract top talent.
• Oversee the candidate selection process, including resume review, interviews, and candidate assessments to ensure a positive applicant experience and a high quality of candidates.
• Maintain knowledge and proficiency in recruiting and development techniques, innovative job descriptions, workforce planning, employment law, provincial regulations and requirements, and HR best practices; attends relevant workshops and networking…