Director, People Services and Operations

A provincial Crown Corporation, Manitoba Hydro is one of the largest electricity and natural gas distribution utilities in Canada and a leader in the generation, transmission and distribution of clean, renewable hydroelectricity and the distribution of reliable, affordable natural gas. Manitoba Hydro is a key driver of Manitoba’s economy and its performance impacts all Manitobans. 

In addition to providing electricity and natural gas to customers across Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro exports electricity in three wholesale markets in Canada and the mid-western United States. Nearly all the electricity Manitoba Hydro produces each year is renewable hydro power, generated using the province’s abundant water resources. It generates electricity at 15 hydroelectric generating stations primarily on the Winnipeg, Saskatchewan and Nelson rivers. 

As a provincial Crown Corporation, Manitoba Hydro remains committed to its role as a public utility, serving the needs of citizens and playing a crucial role within the Manitoba community. While ensuring its position as a trusted institution, Manitoba Hydro will continue to prioritize public ownership and management of energy generation and transmission resources.

Reporting to the Vice President, People, Safety, Health and Environment and as a key member of the leadership team, the Director, People Services and Operations will be responsible for developing and integrating strategic HR programs and systems and overseeing the functions of the following departments - Employee & Labour Relations, Total Rewards, Employee Experience Services, and Occupational Health & Disability Management. The successful candidate will be a results driven and relationship-focused people leader who brings creativity, innovation, enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to the role. This is a role for a candidate who is inspired by building new systems and bringing new ways of working as a strategic partner to the rest of the enterprise.