Director Culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Leadership and Development Full Time

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources Strategy, we are looking for a Director Culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Leadership and Development who is passionate about developing and implementing strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for building initiatives related to cultural positioning integrating DEI, reviewing the learning and development strategy including leadership development and this, in perfect alignment with PSP’s strategic plan.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Director Culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Leadership and Development, you will be responsible for the following mandates:

Cultures & DEI:
Work jointly with the Senior Director to establish the action plan according to the strategic orientations related to the evolution of our culture and the deployment of PSP’s values and support the organization in the implementation
Supporting the team of HR business partners in their role as ambassadors of the organizational culture
Revise PSP’s DEI strategy so that it is an integral part of the culture
Design and facilitate workshops for employees and managers on the various themes of organizational culture
Facilitate focus groups with employees to promote the exchange of different perspectives on the organization

Leadership Development & Learning :
Review PSP’s learning and development strategy to foster continued professional growth and support organizational goals
Guide the team in the implementation of the learning and development strategy
Define the leadership framework, ensure the design and dissemination of the management skills development pathway, and ensure the effectiveness of learning solutions
Participate in the evaluation of external vendors to support PSP’s development and learning strategy

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or a related field
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in human resources or a related business function. Particularly with experience with culture related (with concrete achievements related to cultural evolution), leadership development, DEI and learning management
Strong project management skills and proven experience in leading cross-functional and transformational projects
Strong skills in explaining complex technical or strategic concepts in a way that is clear and accessible to different types of audiences
Ability to deliver executive-level presentations
Ability to design and facilitate interactive sessions
Bilingualism: English and French (Frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our Hong Kong, London and New York offices, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Competitive pension plans
Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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