Head of People

MineSense Technologies Ltd.

. Own and evolve the enterprise People strategy roadmap and operating priorities in alignment with the company’s business strategy .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaLead💰 CA$175,000 - CA$200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Strategy, Organizational Development, and Talent Management, with a strong focus on aligning human resources practices with business objectives. Proven ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders while fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

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People Strategy DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentTalent ManagementEmployee RelationsHR Business Partnering

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Hard Skills

People OperationsWorkforce PlanningSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementTotal RewardsCompliance with Employment StandardsData AnalyticsChange ManagementBudget ManagementOrganizational Design

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersVerbal and Written CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Bamboo HRISApplicant Tracking SystemsEmployee Engagement Platforms

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesWorkplace TrendsHealth and SafetyPrivacyHuman Rights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve the enterprise People strategy roadmap and operating priorities in alignment with the company’s business strategy
Advise executive and senior leaders on global workforce initiatives, leadership, culture, and employee matters
Lead strategic workforce and organization planning globally, including capability needs, succession risks, and organization design
Translate enterprise priorities into clear People goals and accountabilities
Provide the people perspective on major business decisions by identifying organizational opportunities and risks
Build alignment across leaders and functions, resolve cross-functional roadblocks, and advocate for resources
Manage departmental budgets and optimize people practices
Maintain knowledge of human resources practices, innovations, and emerging workplace trends
Shape and steward MineSense’s culture and leadership behaviours
Oversee global talent practices including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, succession, retention, and offboarding
Lead leadership effectiveness, manager capability, employee listening, and organizational development initiatives
Ensure compensation, benefits, recognition, and promotion practices support internal equity, market competitiveness, performance, and sustainability
Champion an inclusive, high-performing workplace
Lead organizational development and change initiatives through governance, stakeholder engagement, and adoption measures
Ensure reliable, scalable, employee-centered People Operations across policies, systems, data, benefits interfaces, records, and employee support
Establish governance, service standards, and decision rights for People processes and programs
Oversee employee relations, workplace investigations, accommodations, leaves, performance matters, and terminations
Maintain compliance with employment, labour, human rights, privacy, health and safety, and pay transparency requirements
Use workforce data and people analytics to identify trends, support decisions, and monitor organizational health
Lead continuous improvement and automation to strengthen quality, consistency, controls, and employee experience
Lead, coach, and develop the People team
Build the function’s global impact and operating models across all locations
Foster accountability, constructive challenge, collaboration, learning, and sound judgment
Manage vendor relationships and external partnerships
Ensure continuity, knowledge sharing, and succession within the People function
Perform additional duties as occasionally required by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Generally, 10-12+ years of progressive People or Human Resources experience, including 6-8+ years of people leadership with direct partnership with executives
Demonstrated breadth across people strategy, HR business partnering, talent management, organizational development, total rewards, employee relations, and people operations
Strong knowledge of employment standards, human rights, privacy, and related workplace obligations
Ability to build credible relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and balance employee experience, risk, fairness, and business outcomes
Ability to communicate in English; knowledge of Spanish is an asset
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including communicating complex or sensitive matters with clarity, discretion, empathy, and appropriate candour
Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively, champion improvement opportunities, make deliberate trade-offs, and lead through unfamiliar, high-impact challenges
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and HR technology
Experience with Bamboo HRIS, applicant tracking, performance management, and employee engagement platforms is an asset
Health and safety-conscious individual
Legally able to work in Canada

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary and bonus
Matching RRSP or 401K program (for Canadian and US employees)
A comprehensive benefit program including an employee assistance program
Learning and career development programs and resources (live sessions and on-demand)
Transit Subsidy (for roles based in Vancouver, BC)
Hybrid work (for roles that do not require to be onsite)
3 weeks' vacation or more depending on the position
Global and local company organized social events and celebrations to connect with your team
Accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process for individuals with disabilities
Purpose-driven, impactful work contributing to sustainable mining technology
People-centric culture supporting growth, well-being, and success