Description:
Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer
Rise Air
We’re Going Places!
With a retirement on the horizon, Rise Air is on the lookout for a visionary, collaborative, and strategic Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to help steer the Company toward continued growth and success. One of the largest and fastest growing regional airlines in Canada, Rise Air is the only air operator in Saskatchewan with the capability of moving people and goods to and from virtually any location in the province and beyond. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our future.
Position Summary
As the CHRO, you will lead and implement human resource and communications strategies that align with Rise Air’s vision and strategic goals. Your primary areas of focus will include change management, talent management, total compensation, employee communication and engagement, organizational and performance management, and learning and development, as well as corporate communications and stakeholder relations, and governance/administration. Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, you will guide the building of a culture that is inclusive, embraces change, fosters innovation and celebrates individual success and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities and Competencies
- Fulfill the responsibilities of the Corporate Secretary as approved in the Board of Directors’ Governance Manual.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and management across all business units on key organizational and management issues.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction, overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation, and benefits as well as corporate communications and governance/administration.
- Develop and implement strategic plans in alignment with the Company’s overall business plan and strategic direction of the Company.
- Coach, mentor and provide best practice training and counsel, empowering management to effectively lead teams through connecting, motivating and inspiring a sense of ownership of shared objectives.
- Oversee compliance with employment laws and best practices.
- Actively manage risk and responsibly manage departmental budgets and fiscal resources.
- Consult with legal counsel to ensure that organizational programs and policies comply with federal and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with management to develop consistent, accurate, and clear communications. regarding human resource, communications and governance/administration functions.
- Represent the Company in provincial, federal, and industry associations, in our communities, and build relationships with partners and stakeholders.
- Lead initiatives that promote a safe and healthy culture, value employee contributions and position Rise Air as an employer of choice.
Leadership
Visionary and knowledge-seeking. Receptive to new ideas and seek to expand understanding in new and unfamiliar fields with energy and optimism. This is accomplished through anticipating and exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders, and by seeking information through consultation and collaboration. Establish credibility with both internal and external stakeholders, and resilience, and foster an environment of trust. Bring or build knowledge and understanding of First Nation cultures, particularly northern Saskatchewan Cree and Denesuline communities and able to develop and nurture personal and organizational relationships.
Values and Beliefs
Embody and integrate values and beliefs into organizational practice and act with transparency in personal and professional interactions with colleagues and in decision-making processes. Demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviours, initiative, commitment to excellence and effective management skills.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
Develop and implement policy, strategic principles and direction setting that is in alignment with the Company’s strategic plan and business goals and objectives. Understand the cause and effect of decision-making (both of self and others) on the organization.
Communications
Active listener and effective interpersonal skills. Talented oral and written communicator who can translate, through various media, ideas and concepts that are appropriate to the audience’s level of understanding. Comfortable in formal and informal settings, with employee groups, internal and external stakeholders and other business partners as required.
Project Management
Advanced project management skills necessary to oversee, manage and participate in multiple projects simultaneously. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and other software applications and systems.
Management
Demonstrate sound knowledge of governance, financial and risk management principles with respect to planning for and managing risk.
Indicators of Success (Key Performance Indicators)
- Align human resource and corporate strategies with overall business goals, ensuring that initiatives support the Company’s mission, vision, values and objectives.
- Establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the Company.
- Develop and implement operational and governance policies and guidelines for Human Resources and Corporate Services, including the Board of Directors.
- Identify human resource and corporate risk factors and implement risk mitigation strategies under span of control.
- Implement strategy for inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility that meets the targets established by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and the Board of Directors.
- Develop strategies to attract and retain top talent, ensuring the organization has the right people in the right roles.
- Design agile workforce models that enable companies to proactively anticipate talent needs, adjust in real time and leverage a variety of employment arrangements to achieve their goals and build strong pipelines for future hiring needs.
- Design and implement training and development programs to support employee success that empower employees to grow and advance in their careers.
- Embed the Company's values and mission into the fabric of daily operations, reinforcing behaviors that support the strategic vision.
- Manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive work environment through employee recognition and appreciation programs.
- Oversee labour relations activities and actively lead collective bargaining negotiations and implementation of collective bargaining agreements.
- Align roles and responsibilities with organizational objectives, creating a dynamic framework that allows talent to flourish and contribute effectively to the Company’s mission.
- Build and enhance positive and collaborative relationships with critical stakeholders and business partners including, but not limited to, business partners, community leaders and administrators, advertising agencies, media, sponsors, and employment partners.
Key Relationships
President and CEO
Rise Air Board of Directors
Executive and Senior Leadership Teams
All employees
Community leaders and other external stakeholders
Commencement Date
November 15, 2024
About Rise Air
Rise Air is western Canada's largest full-service aviation operation. Based in Saskatoon, we are a forward-thinking company with employees who have a passion for what they do and who strive for operational excellence. Rise Air is a certified Indigenous business through the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and is 100% Indigenous owned.
Rise Air employs 300 personnel in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge and the North, living and working along side our valued customers and partners. With a fleet of over 20 aircraft we provide critical services to remote communities, health care providers, governments and resource companies and are uniquely positioned to move people and goods to and from any location in the province and beyond. We offer quality, tailor-made aviation solutions which serve, support, and promote the growth and success of our airline and our province.
Working at Rise Air
Our employees come from diverse social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to encourage everyone to develop their own individual style and apply it into the workplace. We are people centred.
We live and breathe aviation and value those who share that passion. We are obsessed with safety and quality and seek to recruit those who lead in their respective fields.
For the right people, Rise Air provides opportunities to develop, grow and achieve. In short, we will help you RISE!