People & Culture Generalist

Ava Industries

People & Culture Generalist managing HR programs at Ava Industries, a cloud-based EMR software company in Canada. Responsible for benefits, policies, training, and B Corp certification.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in shaping compensation strategies, managing employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with employment standards. Proven ability to lead HR projects, administer HRIS systems, and enhance employee engagement in a remote work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist ExperienceBambooHR AdministrationProject ManagementEmployment Legislation KnowledgeCPHR Designation

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Compensation StrategyEmployee Benefits AdministrationHR Policy DraftingChange ManagementTraining DevelopmentStakeholder CoordinationHRIS AdministrationAttention to DetailEmployee Relations ManagementRemote Team Support

Soft Skills

DiscretionCommunicationCollaborationCoachingOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPHR DesignationFormal Change Management Training

Industry Keywords

B Corp CertificationAlberta Employment StandardsHealth ProgramsJob ArchitectureEmployee Stock OptionsHealth Spending AccountsISO AccreditationGreat Place to Work Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape total compensation strategy and run programs like salary benchmarking, ranges, job architecture, and employee stock options
Design, deliver, and improve employee benefits, including health programs and Health Spending Accounts
Draft and maintain people-first HR policies ensuring compliance with employment, health, and safety standards across operating provinces
Manage Ava's B Corp recertification, coordinating company-wide stakeholders, evidence, and timelines
Lead end-to-end People & Culture projects, covering planning, change management, communication, and adoption
Develop and deliver training for employees and managers, spanning policy rollouts and skill development
Administer BambooHR, maintain accurate employee records, and support the payroll function
Serve as the primary, trusted contact for employee relations, handling sensitive matters with discretion
Support company performance reviews and help managers coach and develop their teams
Organize culture initiatives and engagement events to keep our remote team connected
Partner with the Director of Operations, managers, and executives on company-wide people priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A completed post-secondary degree with a major in Human Resources
3 to 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience
Working knowledge of Alberta employment standards, with experience applying employment legislation in policies and day-to-day practice
Experience administering employee benefit programs, ideally including designing or enhancing them
Demonstrated success managing projects end to end, including stakeholder coordination and change management
Experience drafting HR policies, employee communications, and training materials
Hands-on experience administering an HRIS
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to run independently and see work through to completion
Nice to have: CPHR designation or active CPHR candidacy
Experience with B Corp certification or similar accreditation and audit frameworks (for example ISO or Great Place to Work)
BambooHR experience
Experience supporting a fully remote, multi-provincial team
Formal change management training (for example PROSCI)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits & Health Spending Account
4 weeks vacation + 1 week between December 25th to Jan 1st
Flexible, remote work environment that prioritizes work-life balance
Opportunities for professional growth and development