Vice President - People & Culture

Vice President, People & Culture

Location: Delta Head Office – 8291 92 St #211, Delta, BC V4G 0A4

Salary Range: $170,000 to $185,000

Status: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM

Founded in 1980, Alpine Building Maintenance has over 45 years of experience in the industry and has grown into one of Canada’s leading janitorial service providers with extensive local operating capabilities and nationwide coverage designed to fully support our clients. We are a CAMSC-certified minority-owned Canadian business providing a comprehensive range of cleaning services, including routine recurring, ad-hoc, emergency, green and specialty cleaning services. Today, Alpine cleans over 115 million square feet of space daily across Canada.
With a network of over 3,000 cleaners across Canada, Alpine serves a wide range of clients nationwide. Alpine holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including ISSA CIMS GB with Honours and COR.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President, People & Culture to lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of all people-focused strategies and programs across our organization. This executive leadership position plays a critical role in aligning P&C, labour relations, and health & safety initiatives with organizational priorities, driving performance, and supporting long-term growth.

As VP, People & Culture, you will foster a values-driven, inclusive, and high-performance culture, serving as a trusted partner to the executive leadership team while positioning the organization for transformational growth and sustained success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Drive the overall people strategy to support business growth, workforce sustainability, and organizational transformation
  • Advise the executive team on P&C, labour relations, and occupational health & safety matters
  • Align people and safety strategies with operational needs, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
  • Lead organizational design, workforce optimization, and change management initiatives
  • Promote a culture of accountability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
• People & Culture Programs
  • Oversee talent and performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and total rewards strategies
  • Manage compensation and benefits programs that support recruitment, retention, and pay equity
  • Optimize P&C systems and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and workforce analytics
  • Champion employee engagement, feedback mechanisms, and transparent communication channels
  • Ensure P&C programs are scalable, compliant, and aligned with a modern, diverse workforce.
• Occupational Health & Safety
  • Lead the development and oversight of national OH&S programs, policies, and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with provincial health and safety legislation, including training, inspections, reporting and maintenance of COR certification(s).
  • Drive a proactive safety culture that emphasizes awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Lead internal audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations with actionable follow-up.
• Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy
  • Oversee workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies
  • Support succession planning, career progression, and leadership development programs
  • Leverage P&C analytics to identify trends and guide strategic decision-making.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a national P&C and OH&S team, fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and results
  • Promote a values-based leadership approach that aligns with company culture and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field (labour relations experience is a strong asset)
• 10+ years of progressive P&C leadership experience, ideally in a multi-site and a multi-unionized environment
• 5+ years of extensive labour relations experience, adept in dealing with multiple collective agreements across provinces
• Extensive knowledge of labour laws, employment standards, Human Rights legislation, and OHS regulations (e.g., OHSA, WSIB, WCB)
• Proven success in designing and leading P&C and safety programs at scale
• Strong business acumen with experience in financial planning, budgeting, and linking people strategy to business outcomes
• Exceptional interpersonal, change management, and communication skills
• Ability to influence executive leadership and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Why Join Alpine?

This is a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact on an organization committed to growth, innovation, and a people-first culture. You will have the autonomy to shape P&C strategy, foster a high-performing workforce, and lead transformative initiatives in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications for all who are eligible to apply. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. Due to the nature of our services, some of our positions require a security clearance and/or a criminal and credit check. If you are a successful candidate, you may be asked to consent to a background check and security clearance. For positions with access to financial data or funds, your credit must be in good standing. Eligibility to Work in Canada: It’s important that you are legally eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer of employment is made. You may be requested to provide proof of eligibility at that time.