Chief People and Culture Officer

At CAAT were passionate about what we do. And it shows!

Here youll find a cultural spark in everything we do from the way we partner with members and employers to the way we work collaborate and grow. It doesnt just feel different at CAAT. It is different. Were one of the fastest-growing pensions in the country for a reason. We challenge the status quo making a real impact on the hundreds of employers we serve from education institutions to major corporations and household brands. And were just getting started. Driven by core values and a shared purpose were fierce champions for better retirement security known for our can-do culture where everyone plays a role in bringing our vision to life. If this sounds like a fit wed love you to be a part of it.

About the Role:

The Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) is a senior enterprise leader reasonable for shaping and executing CAATs People and Culture strategy in support of our mission vision purpose and long-term growth ambitions. As a member of the Senior Executive Team the CPCO serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Board providing strategic counsel on workforce sustainability leadership capability organizational design culture and people-related risks.

CAAT is a purpose-driven high-performing and rapidly growing organization serving more than 125000 plan members and over 800 employers across Canada. With anticipated compound annual growth of approximately 20% over the next decade the organization is making significant investments in people processes and technology to support national scale resilience and long-term stewardship.

The CPCO plays a critical role in ensuring CAAT has the leadership strength organizational capability and inclusive culture required to deliver on its mandate today and into the future. This role requires an enterprise mindset strong judgment and the ability to lead through complexity within a regulated fiduciary environment.

As The Newest Member Of Our Team Youll:

• Set and lead the enterprise People & Culture strategy aligning workforce leadership and culture priorities to CAATs business plan values and long-term growth objectives

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO Executive Leadership Team and Board providing insight foresight and clear recommendations on people strategy workforce risk and organizational health

• Design and evolve organizational structures and workforce models that enable scalability clarity collaboration and adaptability across a national hybrid workforce

• Lead enterprise workforce planning identifying future capability needs talent risks and succession priorities to support sustained growth and resilience

• Oversee inclusive talent acquisition development and succession strategies that attract develop and retain diverse high-performing talent.

• Champion a high-performance inclusive culture grounded in CAATs values of Teamwork Integrity and Impact fostering engagement accountability and trust

• Lead enterprise change and transformation initiatives ensuring thoughtful change management transparency and strong employee experience during periods of growth and evolution

• Oversee total rewards and HR governance ensuring programs are competitive risk-sensible and compliant with pension employment privacy and human rights legislation

• Provide board-level People & Culture reporting including workforce analytics risk indicators and forward-looking insights for the Governance Committee and Board

• Set the strategic direction for HR technology and analytics leveraging Workday and People data to enable forecasting decision-making and actionable insight

• Translate People data into clear decision-ready recommendations that support executive and Board decision-making

To Succeed You Bring:

• 15 years of progressive human resources leadership experience including 5 years at the CHRO CPCO or equivalent executive level within a complex high-growth or transforming organization

• Demonstrated experience advising CEOs and Boards on People strategy governance workforce risk and organizational effectiveness

• An enterprise leadership mindset with the ability to operate beyond HR and contribute meaningfully to broader organizational strategy and decision-making

• Experience leading People & Culture functions and operating within organizations with hybrid working environments.

• Strong expertise across core HR disciplines including organizational design workforce planning talent management total rewards employee relations and HR governance

• Proven leadership of large-scale change initiatives including the adoption of People analytics and modern HR technologies

• Comfort working in highly regulated environments with sound judgment and a strong understanding of risk compliance and fiduciary responsibility

• A strong background supporting analytical technical or professional workforces in complex organizational settings

• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills with the ability to influence inspire and engage diverse stakeholders

• A demonstrated commitment to integrity inclusion and ethical leadership with a track record of fostering equitable and inclusive cultures

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field; a Masters degree is preferred

• Experience within the pension sector or jointly sponsored pension plans is considered an asset but not required

Why this Role Matters:

The CPCO will have a significant impact on CAATs long-term success by shaping the people strategy of one of Canadas fastest-growing pension plans. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence organizational culture enhance leadership capability and support the retirement security of a growing number of Canadians.

At CAAT we believe innovation passion and purpose are ingredients for a great work environment. Were incredibly proud of our people and the remarkable impact they have as catalysts for change. Were committed to attracting and keeping great talent which means competitive compensation exceptional benefits and an environment where people can grow and thrive. When you work with CAAT youll enjoy:

• Opportunities to Build a Better You: We never stand still. As we grow so do you. Enjoy a place that provides endless opportunities to learn and master your skills while cultivating new ones.

• Comprehensive & Holistic Care: Be at your best with a Total Rewards program that feeds and prioritizes your physical mental and financial wellness. From flexible work arrangements comprehensive benefits to wellness incentives and a defined benefit pension plan we have you covered.

• A Place to Collaborate and Win: Weve built a lively environment where creativity and open communication thrive. Its why were consistently recognized as one of Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures one of Greater Torontos Top Employers and one of the Best Places to Work.

• Work that Truly Matters. Youre giving Canadians the opportunity for better retirement security and organizations the chance to do more.
  

If you believe that Canadians deserve a future where a secure lifetime retirement income contributes to their financial and overall well-being then CAAT could be the right fit for you. Start your journey with us today. Apply now.

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Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB):

DEIB at CAAT means we respect and value the broadest range of experiences geographies gender ethnicities backgrounds and perspectives as key elements of our culture. Our vision is to provide an environment where employees can bring their best professional authentic selves to work.

CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes please contact us at or call Human Resources at for assistance.

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