Human Resources (HR) Director
Build company culture, manage talent, and drive organizational strategy.
About the Career
Every mid-to-large company requires dedicated HR leadership.
Salary in Canada
- Entry level: $60,000
- Senior level: $160,000+
CHROs (Chief Human Resources Officers) at large Canadian banks or tech firms earn exceptional packages.
Job Outlook
Stable demand. Every mid-to-large company requires dedicated HR leadership.
How to Get There
- 4-yr BA (Psychology/Sociology) or BComm/BBA + CHRP designation
- Time to career: 5-7 years post-Grade 12
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employment Law
- Organisational Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Data-Driven People Analytics
Typical Employers
- Corporations & banks
- Tech companies
- Government agencies
- HR consulting firms
- Non-profits & unions
High School Roadmap
- Join student council or clubs focused on student life/culture.
- Take Psychology or Business electives.
- Take leadership roles. Learn about conflict resolution.
- Apply to BComm programs with an HR focus or BA programs. York and TMU have excellent dedicated HR degrees.
Top Universities for This Path
- York University – Toronto, ON
- Toronto Metropolitan University – Toronto, ON
- Western University – London, ON
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, BC
Insider Tips
- The CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation is standard for career advancement in Canada.
- Tech companies are renaming this to 'People Operations' and look for data-driven HR professionals.
- A psychology or business undergrad pairs well - combine it with early HR internships.