Director, People & Culture

Job ID: 948 Position Type: Non-Union Permanent Department: People and Culture Salary Grade: M20 ($169,303 - $218,945) Job Posting Close Date: 07/24/2026 The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for four years running. Our success resides with our people and we take great pride in fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier professionals passionate about shaping Ontario’s energy future. Our reputation as a preferred employer reflects our commitment to helping deliver clean, reliable, affordable and secure energy that enables economic growth across the province. Our One OEB culture promotes a values-driven, collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives come together to deliver regulatory excellence, and where we encourage curiosity and agility in an environment that is grounded in mental health, wellbeing and a foundational commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are the ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD. Overview The People & Culture function is responsible for all aspects of human resources, including human capital management (HCM), employee and labour relations, total rewards (compensation, benefits, pension), talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, employee engagement and wellbeing. The Director, People & Culture provides strategic and operational leadership across the full People & Culture function to support the OEB’s mandate and objectives. This role develops and implements integrated People & Culture strategies, policies, and programs that strengthen organizational capacity, foster a high-performing and inclusive culture, and enable leaders to effectively manage performance, engagement, and change. As a senior leader, the Director acts as a trusted advisor to executives, driving innovation, operational excellence, and best practices in people management. Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, the Board of Directors, and people leaders on employee and labour relations, policy, and organizational change.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, unions/associations, government bodies, and external partners.
• Provide strategic oversight of employee and labour relations, including policy interpretation, investigations, conflict resolution, and discipline.
• Provide regular reporting and insights on workforce metrics, risks, and initiatives to senior leadership
• Lead enterprise workforce and succession planning to ensure long-term capability and sustainability.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee HCM systems and workforce analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, corporate policies, and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to enterprise strategy, risk management, and organizational performance as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Establish and maintain People & Culture policies, programs, and practices aligned with best practices and organizational goals.
• Manage the overall budget, forecasting, financial monitoring, and administrative functions for the division to ensure budget compliance.

QualificationsRequired: A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or related discipline. Preferred: A Certified Human Resources Leader designation or graduate degree.

• 10 years of progressive leadership in Human Resources in a unionized environment within regulated sectors (e.g., utilities, public sector, not-for-profit), including 5-7 years of management experience and direct involvement in collective bargaining and negotiations.
• Proven ability to influence, build rapport, and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Experience engaging with and presenting to senior executives and Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing HR strategy.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of HRIS systems and best in class HR and payroll processes.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to  hr@oeb.ca .