Director of Human Resources

Wesway is a local non-profit organization located in Thunder Bay, Ontario that provides personalized respite services for families caring for a family member with a disability or chronic health condition. Rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strive to offer accessible, culturally responsive support and a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a dynamic, team oriented environment.

Director of Human Resources #2026-NU-19
Permanent Full Time Position, 35 hours per week
Salary Range: $98,430 – $109,367
Work Location: In person
This position is being filled due to the retirement of the incumbent

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Human Resources serves as a member of Wesway’s senior leadership team and is accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of the organization’s human resources function.

The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of human resources strategies, programs, policies, and practices that support Wesway’s mission, strategic priorities, legislative obligations, and operational requirements.

This position provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of human resources, including recruitment and selection, labour and employee relations, collective agreement administration and collective bargaining, performance management, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety, disability management, human resources information systems, training and organizational development, succession planning, and workforce planning.

Qualifications:
• University degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field from a recognized university, and five to eight years’ experience including progressive human resources management and generalist experience and one to three years in a senior leadership role
• CHRL designation, in good standing. Candidates with a CHRP who can demonstrate significant progressive HR leadership experience are encouraged to apply
• Previous Human Resources management experience in a unionized environment

Please visit www.wesway.com for a complete copy of the Job Description.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a resume and cover letter quoting competition number #2026-NU-19, by Sunday, November 15, 2026, to recruitment@wesway.com.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, Wesway provides accommodations upon request. If you have a disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We thank you for your interest in Wesway.
Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.