Director, People & Culture

About CarbonCure Technologies

CarbonCure Technologies is a fast-growing carbon utilization tech company deploying easy-to-adopt solutions that enable concrete producers to use captured CO₂ to produce reliable, lower carbon concrete mixes. With hundreds of systems operating across dozens of countries, more than six million truckloads of CarbonCure mixes have supplied thousands of sustainable construction projects worldwide amid surging demand for greener building materials. CarbonCure’s cutting-edge research and innovation have garnered global recognition and prestigious awards, most notably the Carbon XPRIZE Grand Prize and induction into the Cleantech 100 Hall of Fame. CarbonCure’s investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Blue Earth Capital, BDC, Amazon, Taronga Ventures, 2150, Microsoft, Samsung Ventures, BH3 Growth Equity, Carbon Direct, GreenSoil Investments and Mitsubishi Corporation. Follow CarbonCure on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

Our team is made up of energetic, entrepreneurial individuals who are passionate about driving meaningful solutions to combat climate change. Besides being dedicated to our mission, we believe in work-life balance and active involvement in our local community. We value integrity and accountability; and our core values include trust, high performance, collaboration, straight-talk, and continued innovation. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we are here to change the world.

Purpose Driven Position

The Director of People and Culture is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the company’s human resources function, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a high-performance, human-centred and engaged workforce. This role oversees HR operations while playing a key role in executing the company’s people and culture strategy. The Director partners with managerial leaders across the business to coach and implement best-in-class HR programs, and initiatives that support talent acquisition, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and a culture of inclusion and growth.

The Director is a hands-on leader who ensures operational excellence across all aspects of HR, including compliance, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and HR technology. They are a strategic problem solver who balances people-centric approaches with business objectives, driving continuous improvement and organizational success.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Passion for sustainability and a strong commitment to CarbonCure’s mission of reducing carbon emissions in the concrete industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (CHRP, CHRL, SHRM) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, including employment law, workforce planning, talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR systems.
• Demonstrated success in leading human-centred organizational change and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Experience using HR metrics, analytics, and technology to inform decisions and improve efficiency.

What you'll be doing

People & Culture Strategy Execution

• Support the business in executing the company’s overall people and culture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to managerial leaders on people-related matters, fostering a human-centric culture of high performance, collaboration, and engagement in a remote organization.
• Champion initiatives that enhance employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and workforce productivity.
• Lead HR-related change management initiatives to support business transformation and growth.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HR operations, ensuring efficient and effective processes across talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR systems, compensation, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and company policies, mitigating risk and maintaining ethical HR practices.
• Develop and monitor HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and measure success.
• Optimize HR technology and systems to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute workforce planning strategies that align with business goals.
• Oversee talent acquisition processes, ensuring the company attracts and hires top talent.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives to position the company as a sector leader in climate tech.
• Lead succession and career pathing efforts to develop internal talent.

Employee Development & Engagement

• Implement learning and development programs that support career growth, leadership development, and skills enhancement.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture through employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and feedback mechanisms.
• Drive performance management processes that align individual and team performance with business objectives.
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that enhance representation and belonging.

Compensation, Benefits & Individual Well-Being

• Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitive and equitable practices that attract and retain top talent.
• Develop and implement employee well-being initiatives that support work-life balance, mental health, and overall wellness.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure the company remains competitive in total rewards offerings.

Candidate must be located in Nova Scotia for this position.

We are changing the world. We need you, please contact us.

Closing Statement

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you feel passionate about this opportunity and believe that you have the skills to excel in this role, apply! Or if this sounds like someone you know, please share this posting.

We want you to know that you can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described above. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are committed to fostering diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We're taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.