Engagement Details

• Duration: 3–6 months 

• Time Commitment: ~10–12 hours per week

• Location: Remote (ideally in Toronto)

• Start Date: Immediate 

Organization Overview

This company is redefining what cannabis edibles can be. Known for its premium gummies, it brings together meticulous manufacturing, precise dosing, and bold, flavour-forward design to create products that feel intentional, elevated, and genuinely enjoyable.

Built at the intersection of craft, compliance, and culture, the business breaks away from the ordinary to deliver products that enrich the consumer experience while meeting the highest standards of quality and regulatory excellence.

Position Summary

We seek an experienced HR consultant with director-level experience to serve as a bridge following the departure of our existing fractional HR resource. This role will focus on maintaining HR continuity, advancing key people initiatives already underway, and laying the groundwork for a successful transition to a permanent, full-time HR hire — expected within the next 6–9 months.

Key Responsibilities

HR Foundation & Culture Development

• Drive macro HR culture development 

• Establish foundational people practices appropriate for the organization’s current stage

• Support leadership in building a cohesive, engaged workforce from early days

Systems & Compliance

• Continue HRIS system implementation currently in progress

• Ensure health & safety compliance requirements are met

• Handle complex employee relations situations as they arise (e.g. terminations, WSIB claims)

People Programs

• Build and launch performance management framework

• Design and deliver Lunch & Learns program

Administrative HR Support (Phase 2 / Ongoing)

• Standard contract modifications (names, job responsibilities)

• Onboarding and offboarding processes

• Vacation tracking and day-to-day HR administration

Transition Planning

• Ensure seamless knowledge transfer from outgoing HR resource by June 15

• Support hiring process for eventual full-time HR hire

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive HR experience with demonstrated generalist breadth

• Experience building HR functions in early-stage or high-growth organizations

• Familiarity with HRIS implementation (experience with Employment Hero preferred)

• Strong working knowledge of Ontario employment law and compliance requirements

• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters (terminations, WSIB/workplace claims)

• Comfortable operating across both strategic and administrative HR work

• Available to begin immediately