The Role
Lead HR as a strategic executive partner to the CEO and COO, modernize people systems, build leadership development and succession programs, strengthen performance management and talent acquisition, and align compensation and workforce planning with operational goals for a 850–900 employee manufacturing organization.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position OverviewDurabuilt Windows and Doors is a rapidly growing Canadian manufacturing leader. As we continue to expand our operational footprint and product offerings, we are evolving our HR function into a strategic leadership pillar. We are seeking a Vice President, Human Resources (or VP of People) to join our executive team and align our people strategy directly with operational performance and sustainable growth.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will lead a team of approximately seven HR professionals and serve as a critical partner to the COO and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience:
WHY JOIN DURABUILT?
We are committed to building with purpose:
INNOVATIVE – Join a team that continually seeks to improve and create value
ACCOUNTABLE – We stand behind our work, our people, and our brand
CARING – We genuinely support each other, our customers, and our communities
GROWTH-MINDED – We invest in your professional development and expect excellence
We believe in diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. We welcome applicants from every background, experience, and identity.
Thank you for your interest in joining Durabuilt Windows & Doors!
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will lead a team of approximately seven HR professionals and serve as a critical partner to the COO and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Serve as a business partner to the executive team, evolving HR from operational support to a strategic function aligned with business objectives.
- Leadership Development: Build a robust leadership bench by establishing structured development programs for emerging leaders, supervisors, and senior managers.
- Performance & Accountability: Introduce consistent performance management practices and clarify management accountability across all operational and corporate teams.
- Organizational Infrastructure: Modernize people systems through technology and digital tools to improve efficiency and workforce insights.
- Talent & Succession: Implement succession planning for critical roles and strengthen recruitment systems to support a workforce of 850–900+ employees.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Finance on compensation, total rewards, and workforce planning, and support Operations in reinforcing safety leadership.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Industry Expertise: Extensive senior HR leadership experience in manufacturing, construction, distribution, or similar industrial sectors.
- Scaling Experience: Proven track record supporting organizations with 500 to 1,500 employees through stages of significant growth.
- Executive Presence: Experience working directly with C-Suite leaders (CEO & COO) to guide organizational design and strategic planning.
- Business Acumen: Ability to interpret workforce data, labour costs, and financial metrics to inform strategy and improve profitability.
- Change Management: Demonstrated success in implementing scalable HR processes, talent acquisition strategies, and succession frameworks.
WHY JOIN DURABUILT?
We are committed to building with purpose:
INNOVATIVE – Join a team that continually seeks to improve and create value
ACCOUNTABLE – We stand behind our work, our people, and our brand
CARING – We genuinely support each other, our customers, and our communities
GROWTH-MINDED – We invest in your professional development and expect excellence
We believe in diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. We welcome applicants from every background, experience, and identity.
Thank you for your interest in joining Durabuilt Windows & Doors!
Skills Required
- Extensive senior HR leadership experience in manufacturing, construction, distribution, or similar industrial sectors.
- Proven track record supporting organizations with 500 to 1,500 employees through growth stages.
- Experience working directly with C-suite leaders to guide organizational design and strategic planning.
- Strong financial acumen, ability to interpret workforce data, labour costs, and financial metrics to inform strategy.
- Demonstrated success implementing scalable HR processes, talent acquisition strategies, and succession frameworks.
- Experience modernizing people systems and using digital HR tools to improve efficiency and workforce insights.
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The Company
What We Do
Durabuilt Windows & Doors is a leading Canadian manufacturer of energy-efficient, high-performance windows and doors, established in 1988. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, the company serves residential, multi-family, commercial, and industrial markets across Western Canada. Recognized as the 2025 ENERGY STAR Manufacturer of the Year, Durabuilt is committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, providing custom-built solutions for a wide range of architectural projects.
