We are looking for an experienced Director, Total Rewards to shape and lead a comprehensive rewards strategy that supports business goals and strengthens the employee experience in Toronto, Ontario. This role will oversee compensation, benefits, wellness, absence programs, and workforce insights while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related decisions. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with practical execution, helping the organization build effective programs, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement across total rewards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and advance a long-term total rewards framework that aligns compensation, benefits, and wellness programs with organizational priorities.<br>• Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of compensation, benefits, disability and leave programs, ensuring they remain competitive and effective.<br>• Advise executive and senior leaders on pay decisions, workforce planning, organizational design, and potential people risks.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the Total Rewards team while fostering strong performance, accountability, and high-quality service delivery.<br>• Monitor regulatory obligations related to employment standards, pay equity, transparency requirements, and governance, and ensure programs remain compliant.<br>• Interpret workforce metrics and external market data to identify trends, support planning, and guide evidence-based recommendations.<br>• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and priority setting across HR initiatives with a focus on sustainable and impactful rewards programs.<br>• Direct communications and change initiatives related to reward offerings, policies, and program enhancements to support employee understanding and adoption.