Director, Human Resources

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is the voice of Canada’s legal profession, representing over 40,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, academics, and students across the country. Headquartered at its National Office in Ottawa, the CBA champions the legal profession and the rule of law in Canada, delivering advocacy on behalf of the legal community and high-quality professional development, conferences, and resources to members nationwide.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director, Human Resources is accountable for all aspects of human resources activities at the CBA. The Director is a hands-on leader and a strategic business partner to senior leadership. The Director is responsible for retention, organizational development, compensation, and labour relations in a unionized environment. Current priorities are designing and implementing the CBA's performance management process and driving its consistent use by managers, then streamlining and simplifying HR's own processes maximizing use of the technology already in place.

This is a leadership position requiring a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Location

Scope

The Director, Human Resources leads a team of three (approximately 2.5 FTE — an HR business partner, payroll at 0.5 FTE, and reception) and is accountable for HR service delivery to approximately 70 employees at the CBA's national office, including approximately 55 employees in one bargaining unit under a single collective agreement. This is a hands-on leadership role in which the Director, Human Resources personally delivers as well as directs.

Work Model

Hybrid. This position requires a minimum of four days per week on-site at the CBA's Ottawa office.

Languages

The CBA delivers services in both of Canada’s official languages. Bilingual skills, both written and oral, are required.

$120,000-$145,000 per year

• Short term and Long term disability
• EAP
• Professional Development Funding
• Yearly Wellness Credit
• Pension

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR activities across the organization as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, designing and implementing HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives
• Assess the capability and structure of the HR function against organizational needs and, with CEO support, develop the team's capacity accordingly
• Lead, coach and manage a small team of three (approximately 2.5 FTE): an HR business partner, payroll (0.5 FTE), and reception
• Lead research and analysis of organizational and employee trends to improve data-driven employee lifecycle management
• Lead succession management and professional development for leaders and managers
• Design, implement, and administer the CBA's performance management process, including basic accountability and feedback mechanisms, and drive its consistent use by managers
• Streamline and simplify HR and payroll processes, including full adoption of existing HR system functionality, with the Director, Information Technology
• Scope, procure, and manage external HR consultants against defined deliverables, timelines, and budgets
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Pay Equity Act, and Employment Standards Act
• Lead collective bargaining and oversee Labour and Employee Relations, including grievance management, accommodation and return-to-work, internal investigations, and union-management and Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings
• Advise the Board of Directors on HR issues across the organization
• Manage the departmental budget and vendor relationships to secure financial efficiencies and best value, including front-office administration
• Other duties and projects as assigned

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