Program Manager, Employee Impact

Department: People & Culture (P&C) Reports to: Director, Employee Impact Location: North Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As the Program Manager, Employee Impact you are a key partner in activating the Employee Impact strategic roadmap. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to educate, integrate and align the roadmap. You will be responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of Employee Impact programming to meet long and short-term objectives in support of the strategic direction of Arc’teryx.  Meet Your Future Team: The Employee Impact team is a key function within the People & Culture department and in strategic partnership with the business, your team drives the continuous learning and development of people and leadership practices that foster a culture that generates equity, diversity and inclusion. As a team, you are passionate about the application of thoughtful, intentional, innovative Employee Impact programs and workshops.  If you were the Program Manager, Employee Impact now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Advancing EDI initiatives across the business and partnering to support the implementation of the Employee Impact strategy

Collaborating with executive leadership team to communicate Employee Impact updates and progress, encouraging accountability for EDI integration within their teams

Developing and refining solutions that align with the Employee Impact priorities and drive business outcomes

Managing vendor relationships to co-created programming that supports strategic EDI goals

Creating pathways for equity-deserving employees through inclusive practices in recruitment, advancement, compensation and benefits, and accessibility

Leading cross-functional projects that bring the Employee Impact strategy to life across the organization

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Executing and amplifying the 5-year Employee Impact strategic roadmap

Project managing EDI initiatives from inception through to completion

Designing and delivering learning programs that advance Employee Impact initiatives

Are you our next Program Manager, Employee Impact?

You have 5+ years of Employee Impact experience, ideally within HR for the retail sector or a similar industry.

You have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (e.g. Psychology, HR, Business) or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated expertise in EDI and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, with a focus on advancing organizational understanding and global alignment.

You have a proven ability to build trust and relationships across all levels of the business  

You demonstrate business acumen and can connect organizational goals to inclusive people practices

Provide strategic insights that inform decision-making and drive outcomes aligned with individual, team and organizational goals

Proven coaching skills with experience guiding leaders at all levels across the business

You have strong influencing skills with the ability to drive outcomes that support individuals, teams, and the business 

You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing across diverse audiences