Associate Director, Culture, EDI & Total Rewards

Reporting to the Director People and Culture you will spearhead a dynamic portfolio that touches every corner of the Foundation. Youll lead and inspire a talented team including direct oversight of the Manager Total Rewards and People Analytics while collaborating closely with leaders across the organization to foster a high-performing inclusive and purpose-driven culture.

As the Associate Director Culture EDI and Total Rewards you will play a pivotal role in reimagining our workplace culture and embedding equity diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Youll also lead the evolution of our Total Rewards and People Analytics programsensuring our people feel valued empowered and supported to thrive.

Reporting to the Director People and Culture you will spearhead a dynamic portfolio that touches every corner of the Foundation. Youll lead and inspire a talented team including direct oversight of the Manager Total Rewards and People Analytics while collaborating closely with leaders across the organization to foster a high-performing inclusive and purpose-driven culture.

You will:

Culture & Employee Experience Transformation

• Champion SickKids Foundations culture transformation and support the integration of aspirational values into all people programs and processes.
• Design and lead initiatives that amplify engagement belonging recognition and well-beingwith real impact and metrics.
• Collaborate with leaders to embed inclusive leadership practices and desired behaviours throughout the employee experience.
• Provide coaching tools and frameworks that help leaders become role models of the culture we aspire to build.

Drive Equity Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

• Lead the continued development execution and monitoring of the Foundations multi-year EDI roadmap.
• Partner with internal groupsincluding the People and Culture team the EDI Committee Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and senior leadershipto co-create programs that promote representation equity inclusion and belonging.
• Act as a strategic advisor to ensure EDI best practices are integrated across all HR functionsfrom recruitment and onboarding to leadership development and policy design.
• Oversee enterprise-wide EDI training initiatives and champion inclusive leadership.
• In collaboration with Internal Communications develop a compelling EDI communications strategy to drive engagement and visibility.
• Support the growth and success of new and existing ERGs while staying current on EDI trends to ensure the Foundation remains progressive and informed.

Shape the Future of Total Rewards

• Oversee all aspects of Total Rewards including compensation payroll benefits wellness and recognitionbuilding programs that are thoughtful and impactful.
• Guide the annual compensation planning cycle salary benchmarking and job evaluation process to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Manage the full lifecycle of our benefits programfrom design and administration to renewals compliance and vendor partnerships.
• Champion holistic wellness and meaningful recognition and reward strategies that elevate the employee experience and reinforce what we stand for.
• Stay on top of compliance with legislation such as the Pay Equity Act Pay Transparency and other key employment standards.

Empower with People Analytics & Insights

• Lead the development and execution of end-to-end People Analytics strategy that delivers meaningful actionable insights to leaders.
• Oversee the design and upkeep of dynamic HR dashboards scorecards and reportstracking key metrics like engagement turnover internal mobility and EDI representation.
• Identify workforce trends spotlight opportunities and monitor progress against culture engagement and EDI goals.
• Be a champion for evidence-based decision-making using people data to inform strategy improve experiences and drive organizational performance.
• Design and implement feedback loopssurveys pulse checks listening toolsthat help us stay tuned into what our employees need and value most.

Inspire and Lead a High-Performing Team

• Develop and coach a passionate team committed to impact learning and collaboration.
• Create space for ongoing growth and development investing in both your teams success and your own leadership journey.
• Champion diversity of thought and experience ensuring every team member feels empowered to contribute and thrive.

Qualifications:

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• 710 years of progressive leadership experience with expertise in EDI Culture Transformation and experience in Total Rewards/Talent Management
• Knowledge of Total Rewards include benefits design job evaluation and pay equity legislation.
• Demonstrated success in leading/supporting organizational culture and/or EDI transformation initiatives at an enterprise level.
• In-depth knowledge of change management principles.
• Experience in workforce data analysis and developing HR metrics dashboards.
• Proven track record of coaching and managing team members and influencing at senior levels.
• Excellent project management communication and leadership skills.
• Understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code Employment Standards Act Pay Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to inspire diverse audiences and encourage greater engagement.
• High emotional intelligence enabling the best conditions for strong relationships and trust within the Foundation.
• Proficient using various digital tools software and platforms.

Were looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you consider joining our team. We look forward to your application.

Total Compensation Package:

Hiring Salary Range: $99297 $124121; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $142739. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience skills and qualifications relevant to the Associate Director Culture EDI and Total Rewards

To help you lead in the fight for kids health and to support your health wellness and career growth in addition to competitive compensation we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan) tuition reimbursement flexible work arrangements pension plan and birth parent/parental top up to name a few!

Hours: 35-hour work week Hybrid (2 days/week in office). Flexible work options are available.

Date Posted: August 5 2025

Available: Internal and External Candidates

Deadline: August 19 2025

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents capabilities and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all by valuing and respecting every individual and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiatives CEO pledge we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black Indigenous communities of colour people with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundations community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at: .