VP, People & Culture

Lambert Nemec Group has partnered with our client, a growing organization based in Winnipeg, to add a VP, People & Culture to their senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - someone who brings structure and strategic thinking to a growing business, and who is energized by variety and forward momentum rather than routine.

If you enjoy being close to the action, want a seat at the leadership table where your perspective genuinely shapes business direction, and are comfortable building processes and strategy in an evolving environment, this could be the right fit.

About the Opportunity

As VP, People & Culture, you'll lead the people strategy for an organization that's growing and evolving quickly. You'll be the trusted advisor to the executive team on everything from organizational design and workforce planning to compensation, performance, and complex employee relations. You'll lead a People & Culture team, drive recruitment strategy for senior and high-impact roles, and champion the kind of culture and employee experience that keeps people engaged through periods of growth and change.

This role suits a leader who can build processes as the organization evolves, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and apply sound judgment in a fast-moving environment, all while keeping the organization's culture and people front and centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a strategic and hands-on advisor to the executive leadership team on organizational structure, workforce planning, compensation, and change management
• Leading, coaching, and developing a People & Culture team, while staying closely involved in day-to-day execution
• Owning recruitment strategy for senior, leadership, and other high-impact roles, including managing confidential and time-sensitive offers
• Guiding leaders through complex employee relations matters, performance management, and organizational change with discretion and sound judgment
• Championing culture, engagement, and employee experience initiatives that keep people connected during periods of rapid growth or transformation
• Partnering cross-functionally on objectives and key results, compensation practices, and broader operational priorities
• Supporting leaders through sensitive workforce transitions, in partnership with legal counsel where required

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR or People & Culture leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
• CPHR designation and a degree in business, human resources, or a related field
• A proven track record leading change management initiatives and building people strategy in ambiguous or evolving environments
• Strong recruitment strategy experience, particularly for senior and leadership-level roles
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential, high-stakes people matters
• A collaborative, practical leadership style paired with the ability to move quickly and make sound decisions without waiting for perfect information
• A genuine appetite for fast-paced, growth-oriented environments, you find variety and momentum energizing

This is an opportunity to make a real, visible impact on an organization during a pivotal stage of growth. You'll have autonomy, a direct line to executive leadership, and the chance to shape people strategy from the ground up. If you're motivated by variety, forward momentum, and the challenge of building as you go, this role offers exactly that.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, vacation, and bonus package, commensurate with experience
• Employer-paid health & dental benefits and retirement allowance
• Hybrid work environment

Lambert Nemec Group has been proudly connecting top talent with leading organizations in Winnipeg and across Canada for over 40 years. We take the time to understand your experience, your goals, and the kind of environment where you'll do your best work.

For more information about this opportunity, or to discuss your qualifications in confidence, please contact Brittany Enns, Director of Recruitment – People & Culture, Lambert Nemec Group - [email protected]