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Talent Development SpecialistCo-operators • Guelph, ON, CA
Talent Development Specialist

Talent Development Specialist

Co-operators • Guelph, ON, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company : CGL

Department : Human Resources

Employment Type : Regular Full-Time

Work Model : Hybrid

Language : English is required, French is an asset.

Additional Information : This / these role(s) is / are currently vacant

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our national Human Resources team aspires to enable a culture where our company and its employees excel. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive for operational efficiency and simplicity in the employee experience with HR. We take a proactive approach to preparing for the future by creating agile and flexible programs to remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.

As the Talent Development Specialist (Leadership Development), you will be working closely with the Leadership Development Lead and Senior Manager of Talent Development, and are responsible for creating engaging communications, designing leadership content and toolkits, managing vendor relationships, and executing small-mid scale projects to ensure the successful delivery of programs. This position requires a mix of creativity, project management, and collaboration skills to drive impactful leadership development initiatives.

How You Will Create Impact

  • Oversee our core new people leader program (iMPACT Origins), partner with our selected vendor, communicate with participants, ensure the smooth and successful execution of this cohort-based program from start to finish.
  • Oversee other leadership programs such as professional coaching, change leadership, new leader onboarding, ICMIF Youth Leaders program and a variety of elective programs targeting our leader audience.
  • Design learning materials including content, presentations, participant guides, job aids and videos to support a variety of initiatives and programs under the leadership development portfolio.
  • Collaborate and consult with cross-functional teams and Talent Management initiatives as a leadership development SME, as well as consult on ad-hoc requests from the business as the need arises to provide targeted learning experiences for diverse groups.
  • Lead and manage mid to small-scale leadership development projects, from concept through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and outcomes are met.
  • Actively engage in sustainment activities related to leadership development to ensure learning continues outside of formal development experiences are available across the enterprise. Support the tracking and analysis of learning metrics for various programs and initiatives.
  • Manage and update the Talent Development SharePoint site and Learning Management System for leadership development and work closely with colleagues in Communications to deliver regular impactful leadership development messages to employees & leaders.

How You Will Succeed

  • You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions.
  • You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
  • You build trusting relationships and can effectively collaborate with a variety of team members across the organization.
  • You are proactive and solutions oriented, you seek out opportunities and manage your work with limited guidance and have a can-do attitude.
  • To Join Our Team

  • Completion of post-secondary degree in Leadership Development, HR, Adult Education, Business, or related field required or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • 3 to 5 years of proven experience in leadership development or learning & development
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (listening, written and oral) Strong follow-through and attention to detail.
  • Problem solving skills and ability to lead and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams, SharePoint), Articulate360 Storyline / RISE, Canva, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Knowledge and understanding of adult education including instructional design and evaluation.
  • Excellent project management skills with a focus on managing multiple priorities and delivering on-time results.
  • Advanced planning, time-management, prioritizing and decision-making skills.
  • Strong relationship building and consultative skills required to work collaboratively with internal and external learning colleagues and subject matter experts.
  • Strong judgment skills to make recommendations, identify needs; and resolve issues.
  • You have experience with Blooms Taxonomy, ADDIE, and Adult Learning Principles, Knowledge and understanding of adult education including instructional design and evaluation.
  • You possess intermediate knowledge of leadership development strategies, programs, frameworks, and models.
  • What You Need To Know

  • Detail oriented work that requires a moderate degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
  • You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  • What\'s in it for you?

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs. A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension, and benefits.
  • Expected salary range $60,574 - $100,956

    The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to : local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

    Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and / or business performance, or other business metrics.

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