Director, Talent Management and Engagement

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

The House of Commons’ Human Resources Services is currently looking to staff the Director, Talent Management and Engagement position.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders, Members, employees, parliamentary partners, and subject-matter experts to strengthen organizational capability and shape the future of talent development at the House of Commons. As Director, Talent Management and Engagement, you will provide strategic leadership for learning, leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement services. Drawing on your experience leading complex initiatives and diverse teams, you will drive innovation, modernize services, champion emerging technologies and business-minded service models, and lead the evolution of Talent Management and Engagement services to maximize the value and impact of programs and services. Through strong partnerships, sound judgment, and a clear vision, you will help build an agile, high-performing, and engaged workforce that supports the House Administration's mandate.

Top Reasons to Join the Employee Relations, Development and Wellness team:

By joining this team, you'll play a key role in shaping the talent and learning experience of House Administration employees, Members of Parliament, and their staff. You'll lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with diverse partners, and influence how the organization develops the people and capabilities needed to meet current and future priorities.

• Training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance /35-hour workweek
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)

Education :

• Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources, Corporate Learning, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experiences :

• Extensive experience leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams and diverse service portfolios in organizations serving high-profile clients, with demonstrated results in improving service excellence and operational performance;
• Extensive experience developing and leading talent management and employee engagement programs;
• Extensive experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives that advance organizational priorities and deliver measurable results;
• Experience delivering service excellence through organizational change, including managing impacts on people, processes and service delivery;
• Experience leading major technology transformation or modernization initiatives, including implementation of significant change to services and operations;
• Experience providing strategic advice and influencing decision-making at the senior leadership level on complex organizational issues, including assessing risks, opportunities and competing priorities;
• Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships and leveraging internal and external expertise to develop and implement innovative, effective solutions.

Assets :

• A recognized professional designation related to human resources, learning, talent management or organizational development (e.g., CHRP, CHRL);
• Experience in leading the implementation of an organization-wide learning management system;
• Knowledge of the parliamentary environment, parliamentary administration, and the unique operational realities of supporting Members of Parliament and House Administration employees.

Note :

• An extensive level of experience is generally considered to be between five and ten years of relevant experience.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected].

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is CBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles. 

Please note the following, candidate may be required to: 

• Work irregular hours, including evenings and on weekends
• Carry a mobile device
• Travel nationally and/or internationally as needed 

Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the essential qualifications.

Please ensure that your resume and cover letter are combined into a single file when uploading your application.

Priority may be given to applicants who apply early and to employees working for the House of Commons Administration. Applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment at any time.

We invite you to save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.

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