Job Description
Job title
People & Culture Specialist
Job Status
Full Time (June 2026-September 2026)
Reports to
HR Manager
Location
Hybrid (in-person 2 days a week in Mississauga HQ)
Nisa Foundation is a community-based charity that has promoted safety, security, and mental wellness for racialized women across Canada since 2014. The organization provides toll-free peer-to-peer counseling services, transitional homes for women & children fleeing abuse or homelessness, and facilitates educational workshops. Nisa Foundation's mission is to transform communities by engaging, equipping, and enriching the lives of women and children to reach their full potential.
Champion a thriving, inclusive workplace at Nisa Foundation. You will be the first point of contact for HR inquiries, lead engagement‑ and wellness‑focused programs, own our people‑analytics, and ensure that policies and culture reflect the spirit of “We are the Village.”
People Operations & Employee Relations
Act as the first‑stop HR contact: answer HR inquiries from the team, and escalate complex issues to the HR Manager.
Draft letters, tax forms, memos, ROEs, and policy summaries; keep FAQs and intranet resources current.
Partner with the Talent & HR Coordinator on community‑centric recruitment tactics (head‑hunting, networking, career fairs, etc.).
Culture, Engagement & Wellness
Engagement Fund & Events: Manage the Employee Engagement budget and coach managers on designing, executing, and tracking departmental people & culture initiatives.
All-Staff Engagement: Plan and deliver annual all-staff engagement initiatives such as employee recognition programs, staff iftars, Eid celebrations etc.
Nisa Wellness Program: Coordinate quarterly self‑care sessions with the contracted therapist, process invoices, track utilization, and recommend enhancements to boost well‑being.
Learning & Development (Nisa Elevate)
Administer the professional‑development (PD) fund, approve spend requests, and report on utilization.
Partner with managers to identify training needs, source learning opportunities, and ensure equitable access to growth.
Maintain a live certification tracker (e.g., Crisis Intervention, CPR, ASIST, Vulnerable Sector Checks) and drive 100 % compliance across the organization.
Inclusion, Health & Safety, and Community Voice
DEI Stewardship: Track representation, hiring, promotion, and engagement metrics; facilitate listening sessions; curate programs that amplify diverse perspectives and celebrate heritage/faith observances.
Health & Safety: Chair the Joint Health & Safety Committee, lead meetings and inspections, and ensure OSHA‑compliant documentation and follow‑ups.
People Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Own the end‑to‑end employee‑engagement survey cycle: design, launch, analyze, and track action plans.
Maintain dashboards covering engagement, well‑being, DEI, turnover, certification status, and satisfaction; deliver quarterly insights with actionable recommendations.
Contribute to policy reviews, system roll‑outs, and other People & Culture projects that strengthen our processes and culture.
What We're Looking For
HR-related diploma/degree (or equivalent training) plus 1+ year practical HR or engagement experience
Familiar with non-profit workplaces—especially those serving women and marginalized groups
Outgoing, community-minded personality that enjoys leading events and building connections
Strong communication and group-facilitation skills
Comfortable using basic HRIS/survey tools to track engagement and DEI metrics
