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Vice President, People & Corporate ServicesABSA, the pressure equipment safety authority • Edmonton, Division No. 11, Canada
Vice President, People & Corporate Services

Vice President, People & Corporate Services

ABSA, the pressure equipment safety authority • Edmonton, Division No. 11, Canada
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ABSA is seeking a Vice President, People & Corporate Services to provide enterprise-wide leadership across People & Culture (Human Resources), Administration, Client Support Services, and Corporate Communications.

This executive role is central to strengthening ABSA’s organizational capacity, operational reliability, and culture—ensuring the organization remains a trusted, modern, and responsive regulator. Guided by our values and strategic plan, the Vice President fosters an engaged workforce, delivers high-quality internal services, and advances clear, purposeful communication with employees and stakeholders.

The Role

Location: Edmonton or Calgary (with hybrid work eligibility)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President, People & Corporate Services will:

People & Culture

  • Lead and execute the enterprise People & Culture strategy aligned to corporate objectives and budgets
  • Champion culture, engagement, wellness, recognition, and inclusion initiatives
  • Oversee talent management, performance systems, learning, and leadership development
  • Provide executive oversight of compensation, benefits, pension, and workforce mobility programs
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on investigations, Human Rights matters, and labour relations
  • Lead people-side due diligence and integration during organizational change
  • Sponsor HRIS/ERP enablement and people analytics initiatives

Administration & Client / Organizational Support

  • Provide enterprise-wide leadership for administrative support to technical services and corporate departments.
  • Ensure administrative operations align with the corporate quality management system and procedures.
  • Oversee office operations, budgeting, records management, procurement support, and related services.

Corporate Communications

  • Lead the internal and external communications strategy to strengthen organizational reputation and visibility
  • Oversee media relations, issues management, web presence, and corporate publications
  • Contribute to corporate strategy, business planning, and organizational modernization
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and the QMS across HR, Administration, and Communications

What You Bring

Experience & Expertise

  • Senior-level HR leadership with an enterprise-wide scope
  • Proven experience leading Administration/Corporate Services and Communications functions
  • Demonstrated success in culture building, employee engagement, organizational development, and change leadership
  • Expertise across rewards, talent management, HR operations, investigations, and labour relations
  • Hands‑on experience with ERP/HRIS enablement
  • Strong understanding of managing administrative services within a Quality Management System
  • Experience developing and executing communications strategies

Education & Credentials

  • Post‑secondary education in a related field
  • CHRP/CPHR or other equivalent professional designation preferred

Leadership Attributes

  • Strategic, values‑driven, and outcomes‑oriented
  • Models collaboration and ABSA’s values of Safety, Satisfaction, Efficiency, and Sustainability
  • Exceptional communicator with the ability to simplify complexity and build trust

Working Conditions

  • Professional office‑based environment
  • Eligible for hybrid work in accordance with established policy
  • Regular travel within Alberta to visit work sites

Why Join ABSA?

ABSA’s vision is to lead in pressure equipment safety. This position is an opportunity for the right individual to further that vision and make a positive impact on our people and our business.

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