Chief People Officer

United Way East Ontario - Centraide de l'Est de l'Ontario

ottawa, on, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

The Chief People Officer (CPO), as a member of the executive leadership team, is responsible for guiding the development and overseeing the execution of UWEO’s people strategy.

As a key member of the leadership team, the CPO proactively fosters trust, consistently embodies the organization’s core values and principles, and demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions and decision-making.

The CPO provides strategic leadership in planning, policy, organizational development, and transformative change, holding oversight for all People and Culture (P&C) related activities including volunteer management and engagement. The role demands a blend of strategic thinking, people management, and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on leadership, culture, and alignment of HR with the overall business strategy.

This includes implementation of high impact human resources strategies, systems and programs that support the vi...