Director of HR (Edmonton, AB)

Build the People Systems That Power the Future of Mental Health

At Total Life, we're reimagining how older adults access therapy, wellness, and whole-person supportand we're just getting started. With tens of thousands of sessions delivered and rapid national expansion underway, we're looking for a Director of HR to lead and scale the people systems that fuel our mission.

This role is ideal for someone who sees HR as a strategic growth function. You'll help us 10x our provider network, nurture culture across a distributed team, and build the talent infrastructure to support our growth across Canada and the U.S.

What You'll Do

• Lead HR and recruitment strategy to support company-wide growthespecially across clinical, operations, and techand help us 10x our provider network over the next two years
• Develop creative recruiting pipelines by building partnerships with universities, training programs, and professional associations
• Design and implement scalable onboarding, supervision, and ongoing training that supports clinical quality and a thriving provider community
• Build and manage HR systems across payroll, benefits, compliance, and performancebalancing structure with startup agility
• Champion a mission-driven culture, partnering with leadership to align values, drive engagement, and support a high-performing team

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (startup, healthcare, or high-growth environments a plus)
• Experience scaling provider or clinician teams is highly valued
• Passion for mental health and wellness, and a deep appreciation for the work of therapists and care teams
• Knowledge of Alberta employment law and HR compliance (or a strong ability to ramp up quickly)
• A builder's mindsetyou love turning ambiguity into systems and ideas into action

Why Join Total Life?

• Mission with impact: We're transforming the experience of aging by giving older adults the support they deserve
• Room to grow: You'll be a strategic leader helping shape a high-growth, high-integrity company from the inside
• Startup energy with staying power: We're fast-moving, well-funded, and full of purpose
• Equity available: You'll share in the value you help create

If you're ready to build something meaningfuland you believe HR can be a superpower for goodwe'd love to hear from you.

Salary: $75k-$90k CAD