People and Culture Manager

YMCA OF PICTOU COUNTY

2756 Westville Road, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 5C6

(902) 752-0202 | www.pcymca.ca

PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER

Reports To:Chief Executive Officer, YMCA of Pictou County

Position Status:Full-Time, Salaried (40 hours/week)

Salary Range:$66,000 – $72,000 annually

Start Date:May 2026

Apply By:May 17, 2026

How to Apply:https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/

ABOUT THE ROLE

YMCA Pictou County is growing and
we’re looking for a dynamic, values-driven People & Culture Manager to join
our leadership team. Reporting to the CEO, this role provides strategic and
operational HR leadership across the employee lifecycle — including employee
relations, investigations, performance management, OHS, workforce planning, and
program design. You will partner closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team,
and the Atlantic Canada YMCA VP, People & Culture to advance our people
strategy and support a thriving organizational culture. This role also includes
direct oversight of the People & Culture Administrator.

IS THIS YOU?

You lead with empathy, bring
energy to everything you do, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven
environment. You’re a coach and a collaborator — someone who builds trust
quickly, navigates complexity with confidence, and knows how to turn HR
strategy into real results. If you’re passionate about building great
workplaces and making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Design & Strategic Execution

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Lead and execute P&C
projects and work plan initiatives, including planning, stakeholder engagement,
and progress reporting

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Identify and drive process
improvements across the employee lifecycle for consistency, equity, and
efficiency

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Develop and maintain
training materials, P&C tools, and operational resources to support
continuous improvement

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Build KPI dashboards and
evaluation frameworks to enable data-driven decision-making

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Lead change initiatives
related to people systems, compliance modernization, and cultural
transformation

Employee Relations & Investigations

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Manage all employee
relations matters and investigations — intake through findings — ensuring fair,
timely, and values-aligned outcomes

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Coach leaders on
progressive discipline, performance management, and navigating difficult
conversations

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Support formal complaints
in collaboration with senior leadership, ensuring proper documentation and
process

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Identify systemic ER trends
and recommend mitigation strategies; translate investigation themes into leader
coaching and training

Employee Lifecycle & Operations

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Administer leaves of
absence in compliance with Nova Scotia Labour Standards

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Lead annual Employee
Experience Survey processes; partner with senior leadership on action planning

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Provide backup support for
job postings, onboarding, child safeguarding compliance, and work permit/PR
pathway processes

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Maintain accurate,
compliant employee records aligned to internal processes and legislation

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Support accommodation
processes and policy enhancement in alignment with internal Policy Frameworks

OHS & Workplace Safety

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Provide JOHS leadership to
the Association and OHS Committee

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Develop and maintain safety
protocols: evacuation plans, emergency measures, WHMIS, safe work practices,
and documentation

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Ensure monthly safety
inspections are completed and posted at all locations

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Champion a strong safety
culture aligned with applicable legislation, industry best practices, and Y Way
requirements

Leadership & Culture

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Model and promote YMCA
values: Respect, Belonging, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring

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Apply a DEIB lens to all
P&C programs, processes, and service delivery

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Serve as an active member
of the Senior Leadership Team

QUALIFICATIONS

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5+ years of progressive
Human Resources experience

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Post-secondary education in
Human Resources or a related field

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2–5 years of experience in
change management

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Experience managing an OHS
program, including JOHS leadership and safety inspections

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Strong employee relations
and investigation experience

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Excellent communication,
facilitation, and interpersonal skills

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Demonstrated ability to
manage competing priorities with attention to detail

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Intermediate proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite

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CPHR designation is an
asset

WHY JOIN US?

At YMCA Pictou County, you’ll join
a supportive, mission-driven team that is passionate about community and each
other. Our culture is inclusive, genuine, and collaborative — we encourage
growth, celebrate wins, and have fun along the way.

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Comprehensive group
benefits with cost-shared premiums

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Pension program with
employer contribution matching

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Free individual and family
YMCA membership

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15 days’ vacation annually,
increasing with service milestones

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11 paid wellness days
annually

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Discounted Y program rates

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Annual professional
development budget

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Monthly cell phone
allowance and bi-annual technology benefit

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates will be
required to provide a current Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check,
Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR certification
(certification can be arranged). Employees must attend YMCA Child Protection
Training.

APPLY TODAY

Submit your cover letter and
resume as one document to Tammy Goodwin, CEO, YMCA of Pictou County, by May 17, 2026, via:
https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer.

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