Senior Human Resources Leader, Oakville

Who we are

Fairview Ltd. began in 1969 as a small manufacturer and distributor of fittings and hoses in Toronto. Today, we've evolved into an international company with sales and distribution centres across Canada and the United States, including our head office and CSA‐lab equipped facility in Oakville, Ontario, with over 15,000 active line items in our catalog and more than 250,000 sq ft of warehousing capacity.

We supply a comprehensive range of high‐quality industrial fittings, hoses and other quality products to distributors and OEMs across multiple sectors. Known for our same‐day or next‐day turnaround, we uphold trusted, long‐term partnerships with customers, suppliers, and employees alike. As a family business, we invest in continuous improvement via in‐house training, management development, and technical seminars.

Guided by our mission to develop trusted long-term partnerships and create product solutions supporting the energy, transportation, and infrastructure markets, we are embarking on the next stage of our evolution: modernizing our people practices to align with our vision of delivering innovative and safe solutions.

The opportunity

We have a pivotal leadership opportunity for a Senior HR position at Fairview. At a high level you would be focused on evolving the HR function, building leadership capability within the organization, and bringing our mission to life.

Reporting to the President, the Senior HR Leader will play a strategic role in enhancing and modernizing our people practices, with a strong focus on building leader capability, strengthening manager accountability for employee development, and aligning our systems to support long-term growth and succession.

You will guide the organization through a transition from established HR practices to more integrated, development-focused approaches, ensuring leaders and employees are supported every step of the way. This includes developing high-level policies and frameworks that will guide operational HR work going forward as well as serving as a key advisor, balancing day-to-day operations like payroll, compliance, and employee relations.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, developing a new human resources strategy and establishing high-level policies that align with business goals.
• Design workforce plans to ensure the organization is prepared for future capability needs.
• Develop and implement a practical succession planning framework that reflects business needs and future growth.
• Foster a culture where leaders are accountable for the growth and success of their employees.
• Provide practical tools and guidance that help leaders manage performance and development and support managers in effectively leading, coaching, and developing their teams.
• Enhance the performance management approach to better support continuous feedback, development, and growth.
• Align performance conversations with career development and succession planning.
• Drive change management initiatives while preserving Fairview's legacy and values.
• Review and update compensation, benefits, and performance management frameworks.
• Ensure strong HR governance by maintaining compliance with all HR-related legal requirements and building the right people, processes, and systems to uphold accountability.
• Introduce and track HR metrics (e.g., employee development, engagement, retention, succession readiness.)
• Use insights and trends to support decision-making by leadership and the Board.
• Oversee HR operations—including payroll, compensation, performance management, workforce planning and employee relations—ensuring consistent execution, compliance with legal requirements and alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

Skills and qualifications

• Post‐secondary degree or diploma in HR, Business, or a related field; HR designation (e.g., CHRP or CHRL) is an asset.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience across strategic and operational domains.
• Solid experience in all human resources practices including compensation, workforce planning, employee relations, and policy development.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership while managing hands‐on HR operations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‐solving abilities.
• Naturally self-driven, takes initiative, has sound judgment and the ability to influence.
• Confident, approachable, adaptive, and ready to have tough conversations—with professionalism and good humour.
• Manufacturing or industrial distribution experience is a plus.
• Familiarity working within a family business environment would be an asset.
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset, not required.

What we offer

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000, commensurate with skill and experience, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package and an RSP savings plan. This role provides the opportunity to transform the HR experience at Fairview and shape our people-centred strategy. You'll be part of a workplace that blends long-standing stability and tradition with a commitment to innovation and modernization.

How to apply

Please send your resume and tailored cover letter to by Sunday, June 7, 2026. Applications including a cover letter outlining your interest in this position will be prioritized. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Fairview Ltd., we believe diverse perspectives and inclusive practices drive excellence. We foster an environment where all employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience—feel respected, empowered, and supported. We are committed to equitable hiring practices, meaningful growth opportunities, and cultivating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

To support an efficient and fair recruitment process, Fairview Ltd. may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help manage and organize candidate information. These tools are used to assist our hiring team — final decisions are always made by people.

Fairview Ltd. complies with current employment standards that restrict the use of Canadian work experience requirements in job postings. Applicants will not be assessed based on whether their experience was obtained in Canada. All hiring decisions are based solely on relevant qualifications and role-specific competencies.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is open to both internal and external candidates.