Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Organizational Development

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Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Responsibilities

Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Organizational Development
Laurentian University | Sudbury, Ontario

Laurentian University is seeking a strategic and people-focused HR leader to join its senior leadership team as Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Organizational Development (AVP HROD). This is a unique opportunity to play a transformational role at a bilingual, tricultural institution dedicated to academic excellence, regional impact, and inclusive community engagement in Northern Ontario.

About the Role
Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance and Administration, the AVP HROD will lead the full spectrum of human resources functions—talent acquisition, labour relations, organizational development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee wellness, and compliance. This is a high-impact leadership role, contributing to the implementation of the University’s 2024–2029 Strategic Plan and a major operational transformation program. The AVP will guide the evolution of HR services toward a more modern, strategic, and service-oriented model, while supporting employee engagement, cultural renewal, and high-trust labour relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice to the executive team on all HR and organizational development matters.
• Lead and modernize all HR operations, including workforce planning, collective bargaining, disability management, EDI, and staff engagement.
• Stabilize and strengthen the HR team, advancing a cohesive, values-aligned, and high-performing culture.
• Drive transformation initiatives, including job evaluation system implementation, HRMS modernization, and compensation planning.
• Champion inclusion, bilingualism, Indigenous reconciliation, and employee wellness across all HR programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• More than 10(ten) years of progressive leadership in complex, unionized environments (preferably post-secondary, healthcare, or public sector).
• Demonstrated success in organizational transformation, policy modernization, and labour relations.
• A collaborative, empathetic leadership style and experience leading high-performing, client-focused HR teams.
• A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and Indigenous reconciliation.
• A university degree in HR or a related field; CHRL/CHRE designation preferred.
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

Why Join Laurentian

• Lead HR as a strategic pillar of the University’s transformation and renewal.
• Make a lasting cultural impact in a bilingual and tricultural academic community.
• Contribute meaningfully to Laurentian’s mission of preparing tomorrow’s leaders.
• Enjoy a collegial environment, competitive compensation, and a vibrant lifestyle in beautiful Northern Ontario.

Location
This position is based in Sudbury, Ontario, with an on-campus presence required.

HOW TO APPLY

Laurentian University welcomes all candidates authorized to work in Canada and who meet the minimum qualifications required to apply for this position.

Please submit your application to this link : https://evoportalus.tracker-rms.com/OxfordandRichmond/apply?jobcode=1121

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for. If you are a current employee of Laurentian University, please ensure that you notate accordingly in your application.

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

Laurentian University has adopted a formal Policy on Flexible Work Arrangements, which supports remote work plans based on operational considerations. At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.