Senior Vice-President, Human Resources – NSLC (Filled)

Halifax, NS

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) takes pride in providing Nova Scotians with exceptional customer service and the responsible sale of beverage alcohol and cannabis. As a true partner in communities across the province, the NSLC returns 100% of profits to government to fund public programs and services, and conducts its business with integrity and respect for the environment, while supporting the sale of over $198 million in locally produced and bottled products every year. As Nova Scotia’s largest retailer and an employer to 1800 employees across the province, the NSLC is steadfast in their commitment to create exceptional employee experiences to drive exceptional customer service.

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Vice-President, Human Resources is responsible for the leadership and assembly of human resource strategies and plans, as well as ensuring excellence in the delivery of human resource services across the organization. An integral member of the executive team, and supported by a highly talented team of human resource professionals, the Senior Vice-President champions and fosters an inclusive workplace culture and guides the development and implementation of progressive human resources strategies to attract, develop, and retain the breadth of talent required to deliver authentic, consistent and exceptional customer experiences.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field of study, coupled with at least 10 years of strategic human resource leadership experience spent in complex, consumer driven or multi-stakeholder environments. A CPHR designation is considered an asset. They bring knowledge of all aspects of human resources including labour relations, succession planning, employee engagement, workforce planning, compensation management, performance management, workplace health and safety, organizational development and recruitment and selection. The Senior Vice-President embraces, develops and supports diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives. They have experience successfully leading change through the implementation of human resource integration systems. They are a values-driven leader, trusted advisor and coach, with a reputation for developing cohesive and high performing teams. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, their track record of success can be attributed to an innate ability to develop and nurture strong, trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

To learn more about the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, please visit: https://www.mynslc.com/

Royer Thompson is committed to presenting a diverse and inclusive roster of candidates to our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from the following under-represented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of one of these under-represented groups, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter, or resume.

Please submit your resume and interest online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, please contact Amy Reid at 902-222-8978 or Brent Wallace at 902-422-2099.

Royer Thompson Management & Human Resources Consulting is a Canadian talent management firm focused on capturing the full potential of people in organizations by supporting a shared sense of purpose, recruiting and cultivating leadership, and fostering an innovative, caring and entrepreneurial spirit.