Boyden
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Celebrating its 150th birthday in 2025, SickKids was named by Newsweek and Statista as the best children’s health-care centre in the world, topping the list of 250 children’s hospitals globally.
SickKids is seeking a distinguished Vice President, People and Culture to join its executive leadership team. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for Human Resources, Volunteer Resources, and Occupational Health & Safety Services. As a trusted advisor and member of the Senior Management Committee, the Vice President, People and Culture will shape and advance a future-ready people mandate—advancing the HR operating model through emerging technologies, automation, and insights—to enable clinical excellence, organizational agility, and long-term sustainability across one of the world’s leading paediatric health organizations.
The Vice President, People and Culture provides leadership across the full spectrum of the HR function, including talent management, organizational development, performance management, recruitment, total rewards, employee engagement, and workforce planning. A key priority of this portfolio is accelerating digital HR transformation—strengthening HR systems, payroll, and shared services; expanding self-service and omni-channel support; and deploying process automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline core processes, enhance the employee experience, and improve responsiveness and quality of service. The role also leads optimization and human-centred design to ensure HR services are intuitive, efficient, and scalable.
This role also encompasses executive leadership of Volunteer Resources and Occupational Health & Safety Services, including workplace safety, occupational health, accessibility, staff well-being, and workplace violence prevention. Through active participation on committees and close partnership with the Health Equity and Inclusion Office, this leader advances inclusive recruitment, workforce representation, and EDI initiatives—leveraging data and digital capabilities to measure impact and continuously improve outcomes.
An accomplished human resources senior executive with prior C-suite or equivalent experience within a large, complex organization, the candidate sought will bring a progressive, technology-enabled approach to the HR function, alongside possessing an advanced business degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrated success in leading large, cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise change—particularly through modernization of HR services, process automation, and advanced people analytics—will be essential. Recognized as a visionary leader with strong executive presence, high emotional intelligence, and exceptional communication skills, this individual will provide confident, values-driven leadership, with a strong understanding of responsible AI, privacy, and governance, to position the portfolio as the “people and culture” executive function of the future.
To apply for this opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com .
This position is not currently vacant and is being recruited in anticipation of a planned transition in the summer of 2026.
SickKids is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to diversity within our organization.
SickKids is also committed to providing services in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French whenever possible.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Celebrating its 150th birthday in 2025, SickKids was named by Newsweek and Statista as the best children’s health-care centre in the world, topping the list of 250 children’s hospitals globally.
SickKids is seeking a distinguished Vice President, People and Culture to join its executive leadership team. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for Human Resources, Volunteer Resources, and Occupational Health & Safety Services. As a trusted advisor and member of the Senior Management Committee, the Vice President, People and Culture will shape and advance a future-ready people mandate—advancing the HR operating model through emerging technologies, automation, and insights—to enable clinical excellence, organizational agility, and long-term sustainability across one of the world’s leading paediatric health organizations.
The Vice President, People and Culture provides leadership across the full spectrum of the HR function, including talent management, organizational development, performance management, recruitment, total rewards, employee engagement, and workforce planning. A key priority of this portfolio is accelerating digital HR transformation—strengthening HR systems, payroll, and shared services; expanding self-service and omni-channel support; and deploying process automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline core processes, enhance the employee experience, and improve responsiveness and quality of service. The role also leads optimization and human-centred design to ensure HR services are intuitive, efficient, and scalable.
This role also encompasses executive leadership of Volunteer Resources and Occupational Health & Safety Services, including workplace safety, occupational health, accessibility, staff well-being, and workplace violence prevention. Through active participation on committees and close partnership with the Health Equity and Inclusion Office, this leader advances inclusive recruitment, workforce representation, and EDI initiatives—leveraging data and digital capabilities to measure impact and continuously improve outcomes.
An accomplished human resources senior executive with prior C-suite or equivalent experience within a large, complex organization, the candidate sought will bring a progressive, technology-enabled approach to the HR function, alongside possessing an advanced business degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrated success in leading large, cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise change—particularly through modernization of HR services, process automation, and advanced people analytics—will be essential. Recognized as a visionary leader with strong executive presence, high emotional intelligence, and exceptional communication skills, this individual will provide confident, values-driven leadership, with a strong understanding of responsible AI, privacy, and governance, to position the portfolio as the “people and culture” executive function of the future.
To apply for this opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com .
This position is not currently vacant and is being recruited in anticipation of a planned transition in the summer of 2026.
SickKids is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to diversity within our organization.
SickKids is also committed to providing services in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French whenever possible.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.
KBRS
Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is the largest provincial health authority in the Maritimes providing health services to Nova Scotians, along with specialized health services to over one million Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. With a budget of over $3 billion (2025-26), NSH operates 9 regional hospitals, a quaternary care center, and over 135 other service sites (e.g., community hospitals, long-term care facilities, community services, support, and administrative offices). NSH’s expansive network of health professionals provides the healthcare and services needed by the province. As the largest employer in Nova Scotia, NSH is home to approximately 37,000 employees. It is supported by over 40 healthcare foundations and 33 auxiliaries that raise funds to support facilities, healthcare innovation, and services.
The Opportunity
As NSH continues to evolve and respond to ongoing workforce pressures, rising service expectations, and the need for province‑wide alignment, the organization is seeking a Vice President, People, Culture and Belonging , a strategic, relationship‑driven executive who will shape the experience of employees across the health system and influence culture at scale.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, Medical and Clinical Operations (currently the Acting President and Chief Executive Officer), the Vice President will lead a maturing People Services function of roughly 500 professionals supporting a province‑wide operating model. This portfolio spans labour relations, HR operations, organizational development, talent acquisition, scheduling services, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety, leadership development, and employee well‑being.
The Vice President will champion the continued modernization of HR processes and systems, embed data informed ‑decision-making‑, and strengthen NSH’s ability to plan its workforce proactively. They will deepen NSH’s culture of accountability, psychological safety, and belonging, ensuring employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to support excellent service delivery and exceptional care across the province.
For a seasoned executive with experience in complex, unionized environments and a passion impact, this role presents a rare opportunity to influence the experience of tens of thousands of employees and strengthen the performance of a system that impacts every community in Nova Scotia.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Provide strategic leadership that advances an integrated, future‑focused People Services function aligned with clinical and operational priorities.
Lead efforts to modernize HR service delivery, systems, and policies, improving consistency, efficiency, and employee experience across all four zones of NSH.
Champion a culture grounded in respect, inclusion, accountability, and psychological safety.
Develop an employee experience strategy and Employer Value Proposition that strengthen retention and engagement.
Oversee complex labour relations in a multi‑union environment, navigating negotiations, essential services planning, grievances, and policy frameworks with diplomacy and clarity.
Implement province‑wide workforce systems, including scheduling solutions, modern performance management frameworks, and contemporary compensation structures.
Strengthen succession planning, workforce analytics, and long‑term workforce sustainability.
Modernize HR technologies and processes, enhancing digital tools, data capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Provide inspirational leadership to a large, multidisciplinary HR team, building future capabilities and ensuring departmental stability.
Foster productive, trust‑based relationships with clinical leaders, unions, government partners, corporate functions, and external stakeholders.
Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and contribute meaningfully to system‑level strategic decisions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced, highly credible HR or corporate services executive who has led large, complex teams within multi‑site, unionized environments. You bring deep expertise across labour relations, workforce planning, organizational development, culture, talent strategy, and HR modernization. Experience within healthcare, public‑sector, or government‑adjacent systems would be considered an asset.
You excel at operating in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments, maintaining steadiness and professionalism while navigating sensitive issues. You are comfortable leading large-scale transformation, introducing modern HR technologies, improving processes, and building strategic workforce planning capacity.
You are a relationship-builder who collaborates effectively with executives, clinical leaders, unions, government, and system partners. You influence with credibility, communicate clearly, and bring humility, diplomacy, and integrity to complex conversations.
Above all, you care deeply about people. You foster inclusive, respectful workplaces where belonging, psychological safety, and employee well‑being are central. You are passionate about strengthening the systems that help people deliver their best work, and you are ready to make a meaningful impact on a health system that serves communities across Nova Scotia.
How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply online at https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17734201209190000008hvt . For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Erin MacDonald at emacdonald@kbrs.ca , Katherine Risley at krisley@kbrs.ca , or Daniella Sam at dsam@kbrs.ca .
Diversity and Accessibility Statement
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify through this online self-identification questionnaire .
KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to our team.
Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is the largest provincial health authority in the Maritimes providing health services to Nova Scotians, along with specialized health services to over one million Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. With a budget of over $3 billion (2025-26), NSH operates 9 regional hospitals, a quaternary care center, and over 135 other service sites (e.g., community hospitals, long-term care facilities, community services, support, and administrative offices). NSH’s expansive network of health professionals provides the healthcare and services needed by the province. As the largest employer in Nova Scotia, NSH is home to approximately 37,000 employees. It is supported by over 40 healthcare foundations and 33 auxiliaries that raise funds to support facilities, healthcare innovation, and services.
The Opportunity
As NSH continues to evolve and respond to ongoing workforce pressures, rising service expectations, and the need for province‑wide alignment, the organization is seeking a Vice President, People, Culture and Belonging , a strategic, relationship‑driven executive who will shape the experience of employees across the health system and influence culture at scale.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, Medical and Clinical Operations (currently the Acting President and Chief Executive Officer), the Vice President will lead a maturing People Services function of roughly 500 professionals supporting a province‑wide operating model. This portfolio spans labour relations, HR operations, organizational development, talent acquisition, scheduling services, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety, leadership development, and employee well‑being.
The Vice President will champion the continued modernization of HR processes and systems, embed data informed ‑decision-making‑, and strengthen NSH’s ability to plan its workforce proactively. They will deepen NSH’s culture of accountability, psychological safety, and belonging, ensuring employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to support excellent service delivery and exceptional care across the province.
For a seasoned executive with experience in complex, unionized environments and a passion impact, this role presents a rare opportunity to influence the experience of tens of thousands of employees and strengthen the performance of a system that impacts every community in Nova Scotia.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Provide strategic leadership that advances an integrated, future‑focused People Services function aligned with clinical and operational priorities.
Lead efforts to modernize HR service delivery, systems, and policies, improving consistency, efficiency, and employee experience across all four zones of NSH.
Champion a culture grounded in respect, inclusion, accountability, and psychological safety.
Develop an employee experience strategy and Employer Value Proposition that strengthen retention and engagement.
Oversee complex labour relations in a multi‑union environment, navigating negotiations, essential services planning, grievances, and policy frameworks with diplomacy and clarity.
Implement province‑wide workforce systems, including scheduling solutions, modern performance management frameworks, and contemporary compensation structures.
Strengthen succession planning, workforce analytics, and long‑term workforce sustainability.
Modernize HR technologies and processes, enhancing digital tools, data capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Provide inspirational leadership to a large, multidisciplinary HR team, building future capabilities and ensuring departmental stability.
Foster productive, trust‑based relationships with clinical leaders, unions, government partners, corporate functions, and external stakeholders.
Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and contribute meaningfully to system‑level strategic decisions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced, highly credible HR or corporate services executive who has led large, complex teams within multi‑site, unionized environments. You bring deep expertise across labour relations, workforce planning, organizational development, culture, talent strategy, and HR modernization. Experience within healthcare, public‑sector, or government‑adjacent systems would be considered an asset.
You excel at operating in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments, maintaining steadiness and professionalism while navigating sensitive issues. You are comfortable leading large-scale transformation, introducing modern HR technologies, improving processes, and building strategic workforce planning capacity.
You are a relationship-builder who collaborates effectively with executives, clinical leaders, unions, government, and system partners. You influence with credibility, communicate clearly, and bring humility, diplomacy, and integrity to complex conversations.
Above all, you care deeply about people. You foster inclusive, respectful workplaces where belonging, psychological safety, and employee well‑being are central. You are passionate about strengthening the systems that help people deliver their best work, and you are ready to make a meaningful impact on a health system that serves communities across Nova Scotia.
How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply online at https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17734201209190000008hvt . For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Erin MacDonald at emacdonald@kbrs.ca , Katherine Risley at krisley@kbrs.ca , or Daniella Sam at dsam@kbrs.ca .
Diversity and Accessibility Statement
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify through this online self-identification questionnaire .
KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to our team.
