Leadership Specialist - 3 Year Term

Job Posting Title

Leadership Specialist - 3 Year Term

Job Category

Learning & Development, Professionals

Language Requirements

Bilingual Preferred / Bilingue de préférence

In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2026-09-26

Job Grade

P3

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

The role works with the Human Resources senior management team and internal clients to facilitate leadership and talent development activities that promote NAV CANADA’s evolving business strategy and culture. The focus of this role is to provide internal consulting and develop and implement strategic initiatives, resources and tools that bring continuous improvements to talent management and leadership programs and practices within NAV CANADA and elevate the employee experience.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Develops and cultivates relationships with internal stakeholders and leaders to build rapport as a trusted partner for leadership and talent development initiatives within the business.
• Conducts research and develops strategies to further improve organizational effectiveness at NAV CANADA and elevate the employee experience. Prepare proposals, reports and presentations on findings for senior and executive management.
• Designs, implements, and facilitates talent and leadership programs, services and offerings that support strategies and initiatives that help shape an organization culture and are aligned with NAV CANADA’s business strategy.
• Provides consultation services to identify and assess development needs, and designs processes and interventions. Provides guidance to leaders and partners on leading interventions and sessions.
• Works with leaders to successfully enhance their personal leadership brand.
• Develops, implements and executes programs, strategies, tools and resources to support leaders in all aspects of performance management, succession planning, and individual and team development.
• Anticipates and responds to needs related to current and future competencies, in relevant working context including hybrid workplace.

What you bring:

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, and comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the human resource function.
• Experienced in and passionate about leadership & talent development, with 5+ years of progressive professional experience working in a Human Resources function, specifically in Leadership or Learning and Development, Talent Management, Succession Management, and/or Organizational Development.
• Knowledgeable in adult learning theory and evidence of using it to develop innovative development solutions.
• Prior experience as an HR Specialist within a similar organization is highly desirable.
• Experience with development, implementation and execution of HR strategies and programs.
• Experience with diagnosis, solution development, proposal writing and client management.
• Experience in leadership coaching, facilitation, and training.
• Experience applying best/leading practice within well-established and/or changing cultures.

How others describe you:

• Relationship builder - Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong and lasting relationships.
• Communicator - Has excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels of management including executives.
• Listener - Can easily solicit views, input, and ideas from all parties.
• Collaborator - Works successfully with the team and the broader business, involving them in decision making while allowing for ownership and accountability with the groups.
• Analyzer - Data and metrics-driven, with attention to detail and accuracy and ability to persuade with facts.
• Presenter and facilitator - Comfortable with and skilled in either role.
• Result driven - Has high degree of personal initiative, capable of planning, prioritizing and handling multiple programs and initiatives
• Innovator - Is forward looking with holistic approach and drives continuous improvement.
• Common ground finder - Is flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations.

Working Conditions:

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days per week on site, at Ottawa Head Office (151 Slater St., Ottawa, ON) 
• Occasional travel required

Behaviour Statement:  

• All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company’s Code of Business Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties. 

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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