Senior Lead, People Policies – Programs

Ontario Medical Association

. Lead the stewardship of staff policies, procedures, and related people programs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$77,965 - CA$82,835 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy development and organizational development with a strong focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Capable of mapping and improving people-related processes while collaborating across functions to enhance employee experience and organizational alignment.

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Policy DevelopmentEquity, Diversity, Inclusion, And AccessibilityPeople ProgramsOrganizational DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentProcess DesignPeople Program DevelopmentEquity-Informed PracticesEmployment Legislation KnowledgeProcess MappingRisk AnalysisDigital Tools AlignmentAnalytical SkillsWriting Skills

Soft Skills

Consultative SkillsCollaborative SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologiesEmployee IntranetDigital Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, And Accessibility CertificationOrganization Development Certification ProgramChange Management CertificationChartered Professional/Leader In Human Resources

Industry Keywords

People-Centred WorkComplex OrganizationStakeholder EngagementEmployee ExperienceSystemic Barriers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the stewardship of staff policies, procedures, and related people programs
Ensure policies and programs are clear, current, legally sound, accessible, available, and aligned with organizational strategy, values, and People & Culture priorities
Design and advance the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across policies, procedures, and people programs
Guide and support initiatives and deliverables aligned with the organization’s EDIA strategy
Engage equity-seeking groups, ERGs, and stakeholders to inform policy and program development and identify barriers or unintended impacts
Research, review, and draft people-related policies, procedures, and processes for approval
Map people-related processes cross-functionally to identify gaps, risks, duplication, and opportunities to improve integration, efficiency, equity, and employee experience
Optimize procedures to enable modern, flexible ways of working
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on integration across digital systems and tools, including emerging AI use cases
Partner with People & Culture, Technology, and Internal Communications teams to align HR technologies, employee intranet, and communication channels
Advise colleagues and people leaders on policy, procedure, and process interpretation
Contribute to fair, consistent, and values-aligned decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
4-5 years of progressive experience in policy development, organizational development, people programs, or related people-centred work within a complex organization
Demonstrated experience applying an equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility lens to policy, program, or process design
Experience working collaboratively across functions to design or improve people-related processes, policies, or systems
Practical understanding of equity-informed practices and how policy/process design reduces systemic barriers
Knowledge of employment legislation and people policy/procedure development
Ability to map, analyze, and improve end-to-end people processes, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and equity impacts
Experience aligning policy intent, process design, and digital tools
Strong consultative, analytical, and writing skills, able to translate complex requirements into practical guidance
Training or certification in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility or related fields is considered an asset
Organization Development Certification Program certificate is an asset
Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci) is an asset
Chartered Professional/Leader in Human Resources (e.g. CHRP, CHRL) is an asset
Legally entitled to work in Canada for any employer without employer sponsorship and able to provide documentation confirming status
Successful background and reference checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid professional development and continuous in-house learning
Friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
Competitive total rewards package
Pension plan
Bonus program
Exceptional group benefits package, including a spending account
Robust wellness program
Accommodation throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities