People and Culture Manager

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Reporting to the Director, HR Operations and Health and Safety, the Manager, People & Culture will provide strategic and hands-on People & Culture (P&C) partnership to Canada Packers’ Head Office, supporting VP level and below team member groups. This role is a trusted advisor to leaders and team members, helping translate business priorities into people strategies that strengthen leadership effectiveness, talent capability, engagement, organizational effectiveness, and the overall Canada Packers team member experience.

The successful candidate will operate with strong judgment, discretion, business acumen, and relationship management skills. They will support a fast-paced head office environment where priorities are evolving, processes are being standardized, and leaders are expected to build high-performing, values-aligned teams. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and practical execution, with the ability to coach leaders, manage complex employee matters, support organizational design, and help deliver simple, consistent, and people-centric solutions.

A Snapshot of Some of the Exciting Things You Will Do

Strategic P&C Partnership: Partner with leaders to understand business priorities, workforce needs, organizational risks, and people opportunities; translate these insights into practical P&C plans that support business performance and a consistent Canada Packers experience.

Professional Employee Support: Provide thoughtful, confidential support for VP level and below team member groups, including employee relations, performance, engagement, transitions, and sensitive matters requiring strong judgment and discretion.

Leadership

Coaching:

Coach leaders on effective people leadership, performance management, team effectiveness, communication, change leadership, and values-based decision-making.

Talent and Capability: Support talent reviews, succession planning, development planning, performance processes, and identification of capability gaps.

Organization Effectiveness: Partner with leaders on organization design, role clarity, workforce planning, ways of working, and process improvements that simplify work, improve accountability, and support SG&A planning.

Strategic Workforce Planning: Lead and manage FTE forecasting, budgeting, and reporting process to ensure our workforce aligns with business and operational needs.

Employee Relations and

Risk Management:

Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, consistency, and sound risk assessment, ensuring alignment with company policies, employment standards, and Canada Packers values.

Change and Culture: Provide leadership support regarding organizational change, helping build clarity, engagement, and alignment as Canada Packers continues to mature as an independent organization.

P&C Program Execution: Work collaboratively with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Services, Health and Safety, and other partners to deliver P&C programs and processes, including performance, compensation, onboarding, policy review and implementation, engagement, and leadership development.

Data and Insights: Use P&C metrics, employee feedback, workforce data, and business context to identify trends,…