ClearBlue Markets Job Board
People & Culture Associate (10-Month Maternity Contract)
Description
About ClearBlue
ClearBlue Markets is a global leader in carbon markets, helping clients navigate carbon pricing and offset strategies to drive real climate impact. With offices in Toronto, Amsterdam, and Colombia, our team blends deep policy expertise, trading experience, and technology to support organizations across compliance and voluntary markets. Recognized as Best Advisory by Environmental Finance multiple years in a row, we’re a mission-driven company building a collaborative, fast-growing, and people-first culture. As we scale, we’re building a people-first culture that balances performance with purpose. You’ll be joining a company in rapid growth mode. That means collaboration, curiosity, and care are just as important as technical skill. We value transparency, ownership, and impact, and we’re excited to welcome teammates who want to grow with us.
Job Description:
ClearBlue is hiring a People & Culture Associate for a 10-month maternity leave contract. This full-time role is based three days a week in our Toronto office. You’ll play a critical role in supporting our employee experience, driving people operations, and executing core HR initiatives. You’ll work closely with our COO/President and business unit leaders to ensure our team is supported, engaged, and set up for success during a period of exciting growth.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and HR inquiries
- Coordinate and support cyclical people programs like performance reviews, engagement surveys, and compensation planning
- Maintain and update employee records in our HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and compliance across Canada, Colombia, and the Netherlands
- Facilitate benefits administration and liaise with benefit providers as needed
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to support hiring coordination and onboarding
- Prepare HR communications, contracts, and documentation including policies and internal updates
- Track, analyze, and report on HR metrics (e.g., turnover, headcount, engagement)
- Contribute to team-building, DEIB initiatives, and employee recognition programs
- Support ad hoc projects and the broader People team during the leave period
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in a People Operations or HR Generalist role
- Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment standards (Canada required; international experience is a plus)
- Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and high professional integrity
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in using HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Humi, or similar)
- Collaborative and people-first mindset
- Passion for sustainability, innovation, and purpose-driven organizations
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to the global fight against climate change through carbon market innovation
- Work alongside passionate experts and an inclusive, high-performing team
- Be part of a growing, entrepreneurial company with a global footprint
- Competitive compensation for the duration of the contract