Director of Human Resources and Administration

YWCA Toronto

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 96135 - 110964

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type:Full-Time Permanent
Work Hours:35 hours per week
Position Status:Existing Vacancy
Salary:$96135 to 110964 annually;plus comprehensive benefits package
Location:Head Office - 87 Elm Street Toronto
Application Deadline: Tuesday May 19 2026

JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you passionate about creating empowerment opportunities for girls and gender diverse youth to develop lifelong leadership skills Are you committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces where all girls and gender diverse youth can thrive If so this is your call to action! Consider joining our team in this new senior management position that has been created to strengthen and expand YWCA Torontos Human Resources and Administration Department to respond to the needs of women girls and gender diverse youth within the Greater Toronto Area.

The Director of Human Resources and Administration is a member of the senior management team carrying responsibility for the leadership of the Human Resources and Administration functions within the organization including organizational development initiatives in accordance with the mission of YWCA Toronto and the needs of staff participants and volunteers. The incumbent contributes to the overall development and management of the Association.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. Ourprograms promote equality economic security and lives free from violence.We help women and girls flee violence secure housing find jobs establishTheir voices enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range ofhousing options employment and training programs community supportprograms girls programs and family programs. We also engage in systemicadvocacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the senior management team the Director of Human Resources and Administration will carry responsibility for the leadership of the Human Resources and Administration functions within the organization including organizational development initiatives in accordance with the mission of YWCA Toronto and the needs of staff participants and volunteers. The incumbent contributes to the overall development and management of the Association.(Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
Contribute to the development of the annual operating budget; support the maintenance of the Associations risk management framework; represent Senior Management on Association-wide committees;
Oversees the development of short- and long-term departmental plans aligned with the Associations strategic plan working collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors to support shared organizational priorities and outcomes;
Provides senior management leadership in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors in the review coordination and development of organizational administration policies programs and practices ensuring alignment with the Mission of YWCA Toronto
Oversees the development and implementation of employee engagement and change management initiatives supporting Department Directors in fostering a positive inclusive and respectful organizational culture;
Ensures compliance with all employment-related legislation and supports the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors in meeting organizational compliance responsibilities;
Ensures the collection and use of key human resources data and metrics to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement of organizational practices;
In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer Department Directors and the Senior Manager of Equity and Transformative Engagement oversees the development implementation and ongoing refinement of the Associations Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Strategy Action Plan and related initiatives;
Oversees recruitment and onboarding programs and workforce planning to ensure alignment of human resources with program/department goals and objectives;
Provides advice and direction to management regarding labour relations policies bargaining strategies and the overall management of labour relations matters;
Acts as the staff lead for the Associations contract negotiations with the Union;
Oversees the administration of the collective agreement and oversees the grievance and arbitration procedures and ensures adherence to all contract specifications.
Oversees salary administration and performance management programs;
Ensures a positive liaison with the Benefits Consultant to negotiate benefit agreements with carriers ensures competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of the benefits package and ensures the administration of the benefits package;
Oversees the development and implementation of health & safety policies and programs for the Association and in conjunction with the Senior Manager of Human Resources and ensures compliance with all Occupational Health & Safety related legislation;
Oversees coordination of development and implementation of all administration policies and procedures included in the scope of YWCA Torontos Administrative Manual and any funders guidelines.
Leads the coordination of the Associations Evaluation Framework in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors including shared responsibility for organizational performance measurement review of results and improvement planning;
Leads the development and implementation of the Associations centralized data strategy and systems in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors to support consistent timely and data-informed decision-making;
Ensures the preparation administration and monitoring of the human resources and administration budgets statistics and records and approves these budgets for submission to the Director of Finance and Information Technology and the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced knowledge of the concepts and theories of human resources and office management normally acquired through the completion of a graduate degree plus a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation with the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (HRPAO) with over 10 years directly related experience.
Knowledge of and experience in a unionized environment and the collective bargaining process are essential.
Knowledge in the Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility field including an understanding of anti-oppression strategies and training and conflict mediation and resolution is required.
Knowledge of office and administrative management financial management and gender equity issues are required as well as previous work experience in a diverse unionized environment.
The incumbent must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and superior organizational and analytical skills.
A working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft 365 Office Suite and HRIS is essential.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
Registered Pension Plan: Employers contribution of 5.75%
Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits Educational/Sabbatical Leave and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee. For YWCA Toronto employees this position is a non-unionized role and is secondable. The position will include a probationary period at the outset during which performance and overall fit will be reviewed before confirming the appointment.

Management Work Hours
While the standard work week is 35 hours flexibility is required for management positions. Hours may exceed 35 per week based on operational demands. Management positions receive additional 70 hrs. overtime hours annually in accordance with the Management Hours of Work Policy.

Posting Date: May 7 2026

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type:Full-Time PermanentWork Hours:35 hours per weekPosition Status:Existing VacancySalary:$96135 to 110964 annually;plus comprehensive benefits packageLocation:Head Office - 87 Elm Street TorontoApplication Deadline: Tuesday May 19 2026JOIN OUR TEAMAre you passionate about creating empow...

As a member of the senior management team the Director of Human Resources and Administration will carry responsibility for the leadership of the Human Resources and Administration functions within the organization including organizational development initiatives in accordance with the mission of YWCA Toronto and the needs of staff participants and volunteers. The incumbent contributes to the overall development and management of the Association.(Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
Contribute to the development of the annual operating budget; support the maintenance of the Associations risk management framework; represent Senior Management on Association-wide committees;
Oversees the development of short- and long-term departmental plans aligned with the Associations strategic plan working collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors to support shared organizational priorities and outcomes;
Provides senior management leadership in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors in the review coordination and development of organizational administration policies programs and practices ensuring alignment with the Mission of YWCA Toronto
Oversees the development and implementation of employee engagement and change management initiatives supporting Department Directors in fostering a positive inclusive and respectful organizational culture;
Ensures compliance with all employment-related legislation and supports the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors in meeting organizational compliance responsibilities;
Ensures the collection and use of key human resources data and metrics to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement of organizational practices;
In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer Department Directors and the Senior Manager of Equity and Transformative Engagement oversees the development implementation and ongoing refinement of the Associations Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Strategy Action Plan and related initiatives;
Oversees recruitment and onboarding programs and workforce planning to ensure alignment of human resources with program/department goals and objectives;
Provides advice and direction to management regarding labour relations policies bargaining strategies and the overall management of labour relations matters;
Acts as the staff lead for the Associations contract negotiations with the Union;
Oversees the administration of the collective agreement and oversees the grievance and arbitration procedures and ensures adherence to all contract specifications.
Oversees salary administration and performance management programs;
Ensures a positive liaison with the Benefits Consultant to negotiate benefit agreements with carriers ensures competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of the benefits package and ensures the administration of the benefits package;
Oversees the development and implementation of health & safety policies and programs for the Association and in conjunction with the Senior Manager of Human Resources and ensures compliance with all Occupational Health & Safety related legislation;
Oversees coordination of development and implementation of all administration policies and procedures included in the scope of YWCA Torontos Administrative Manual and any funders guidelines.
Leads the coordination of the Associations Evaluation Framework in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors including shared responsibility for organizational performance measurement review of results and improvement planning;
Leads the development and implementation of the Associations centralized data strategy and systems in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Department Directors to support consistent timely and data-informed decision-making;
Ensures the preparation administration and monitoring of the human resources and administration budgets statistics and records and approves these budgets for submission to the Director of Finance and Information Technology and the Chief Executive Officer.