Director of Human Resources

Position: Director Of Human Resources

Reports to: CEO

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Existing Vacancy: Yes- Backfilling as Existing

About Edge

Edge Imaging is the leading School Photography and Yearbook Company in Canada. Edge employs up to 500 employees each year, with countless years of digital capture and school photography experience.

Our state-of-the-art photo lab and customer care center is located in Burlington, Ontario. Edge Imaging’s purpose is to create important milestone memories for students and their families, and strong relationships with our schools. Our vision is to be the best, and most successful school photography and yearbook company in Canada, and we are a proudly Canadian company. At its core, Edge Imaging is dedicated to capturing milestone moments that matter and helping families, schools, and communities preserve memories for generations, driven by a passionate, purpose-led team proud to be part of a Canadian success story. As a result of our strong commitment to our people, Edge is proud to be a recipient of the Canadian HR Reporter’s 2025 Employer of Choice Award.

As a result of our growing business, we are looking for a talented, dedicated, and enthusiastic Human Resources Leader to join our team.

The Role

The Director of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for the development and implementation of best-in-class HR policies, practices and processes in support of up to 500 head office and field personnel photographing well over 1 million subjects each year. The Director of HR works with other department leaders in delivering the revenue and profit targets, serving as a strategic business partner to all departments, the SLT and the CEO.

The successful candidate will combine expertise in HR regulations and practices as well as general business acumen to contribute to the company’s financial targets. Combining innovation, insights, project management and execution in support of a business with strong seasonal volume, the successful candidate will bring a strong sense of the company values of Fun, Accountability, Creativity and Teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate and engage in the overall strategic initiatives and business management and oversight of the company
• Plan, direct, and oversee all human resources programs including recruitment, total rewards, training & development, employee relations, health and safety, risk management, and other HR initiatives that align with the overall business strategies
• Manage staff operations, business planning and budget development of HR programs
• Oversee a performance appraisal system that promotes and delivers high performance
• Ensure a strong employee value proposition that supports recruitment and retention
• Design and execute plans, policies and procedures that will help Edge continue to be an industry-leading employer of choice
• Ensure that all human resources initiatives align with the core corporate values and ultimately have a positive influence on Edge’s positive corporate culture
• Develop and maintain human resources metrics that tie into the overall company metrics and goals
• Serve as a vital member of the job evaluation committee, participating in job evaluations, determining classifications, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with applicable legislation and internal policy
• Act as JHSC member and provide direction to the committee
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, IT, Marketing, Operations, and Product Management teams to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives, campaign execution, and resource allocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or a related field
• CHRP Designation Required (CHRL is considered an asset)
• 5-7 years of experience in an HR Director capacity or similar role successfully leading strategic HR projects and programs
• Experience working in fast paced, high growth, seasonal company
• Proven ability to influence, interact and consult with senior leaders and employees at all levels of the organization regarding HR strategies and issues
• Effective leadership, relationship management and negotiation capabilities
• Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation across Edge’s operations to ensure ongoing legislative compliance
• Knowledge of HR best practices
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• ADP Experience is considered an asset
• As part of the employment criteria, successful candidate must meet company criminal background check requirements
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Key Competencies:

• Self-starter, motivated, enthusiastic with a strong desire to succeed
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential situations, issues and documentation
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office 365, Outlook
• Accountability
• Leadership oriented individual
• Prestige written and verbal communication skills

What’s In It For You?

• Personal growth and development
• Opportunity to help guide the overall company direction and success
• Social Activities
• Business casual dress code
• Positive, collegial and rewarding working environment
• Employer Sponsored Benefit Program
• GRSP
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Company Shutdown Periods
• Paid Personal Days
• Hybrid Working Environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work location: Burlington, ON
• Some travel may be required from time to time.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment or hiring processes. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance. Should you be selected for an interview you will be contacted directly. Edge Imaging is committed to diversity and accessibility. Should you require an accommodation due to disability please contact hr @ and we will work towards a solution.