? 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 support—and 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 growth—especially across clinical, operations, and tech—and 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 performance—balancing 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 mindset—you 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 meaningful—and you believe HR can be a superpower for good—we’d love to hear from you.
Salary: $75k-$90k CAD
