Title:  HR Governance & Policy Specialist

Job Summary

The salary range for this position is $67,800 to $90,400. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

The P&C Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing P&C governance frameworks. Serving as a trusted advisor to VP, Shared Services and P&C stakeholders, this role effectively translates regulatory requirements and internal policies into practical and scalable HR practices.

Now, if you were to come on board as our HR Governance & Policy Specialist, We’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls to promote consistency, compliance, and effective risk management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, and internal policies across all relevant jurisdictions; actively monitor legislative developments and evaluate their impact on HR practices.
• Oversee the entire HR policy lifecycle—including development, review, approval, communication, and ongoing maintenance—in collaboration with Legal, Risk, and related teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate HR-related risks such as employee relations, data privacy, pay equity, and workforce practices; establish and monitor governance controls and performance metrics.
• Direct audits, reviews, and remediation activities pertaining to HR governance, as required.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, offering guidance on complex and sensitive HR issues.
• Integrate governance principles into HR programs, processes, and technology implementations to facilitate effective change management.
• Prepare governance reports, dashboards, and documentation for leadership and audit purposes; champion continuous improvement through simplification, standardization, and automation.

Think you have what it takes to be our HR Governance & Policy Specialist? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or a related field, or equivalent experience is ideal.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated focus on governance, compliance, risk, policy, or employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of provincial employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Audit, and Risk teams.
• Ability to assess risk, interpret regulations, and translate requirements into practical HR solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority.
• High attention to detail with strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, or regulatory reviews.