PLASP Child Care Services is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic executive to serve as Vice President, Human Resources to support one of Ontario’s most respected not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare and early learning. PLASP programs are located in 235 schools across Peel and Toronto and a reputation built over nearly 50 years, PLASP is known for its commitment to quality, safety, equity, and inclusion. The organization serves over 13,000 children and 11,000 families, offering infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age programming that reflects the diverse needs of the communities it serves. This is a transformative time for the childcare sector, and PLASP is poised to adapt and lead in a changing environment guided by the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system.

 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President provides enterprise-wide leadership and operational oversight for all Human Resources functions, including workforce strategy, talent management, employee and labour relations, compensation and benefits, pay equity, policy development, privacy, health and safety, Volunteer Services, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). As a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Board of Directors, the Vice President delivers evidence-based analysis, reporting, and recommendations on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and regulatory compliance. Working collaboratively with senior leaders, employees, volunteers, and external partners, the Vice President optimizes human and financial resources, ensures legal and legislative compliance, advances inclusive and respectful workplace practices, and strengthens organizational performance, culture, and the employee experience.

 

Leading a broad human resources portfolio with a team of four direct reports, the ideal candidate is a senior Human Resources generalist with experience supporting complex organizations. You have expertise in employee relations and investigations, organizational design and change management, compensation and total rewards, job evaluation and pay equity, employment agreements, HR policy and program development, budgeting, workforce cost forecasting, and the integration of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across people practices. You possess knowledge of employment legislation and HR compliance requirements and have proven experience advising executive teams and presenting to Boards of Directors. A strategic and systems thinker, you are recognized for sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and political acuity. Your leadership style is collaborative, service-oriented, and grounded in accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting affordable childcare for families as the sector continues to evolve.

 

Odgers does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position. This is an existing vacancy.

 

To Apply

For more information, please contact Diana Pelaia of Odgers or submit your resume and letter of interest online. Review of applications will begin immediately.

 

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PLASP Child Care Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and PLASP Child Care Services throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.