Talent And Development Partner Jobs in Toronto, ON
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Toronto, ON
About the role
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
The Talent & Development Partner advances Air Canada’s talent strategy by designing, delivering, and continuously improving key corporate talent programs. Working closely with the Corporate Talent team and HR partners, the role helps ensure programs are practical, well integrated, and aligned with organizational priorities.
The role provides subject matter expertise for the Leadership Development program, including oversight of design, development, and delivery, while also collaborating on performance management, learning and development, talent assessment, succession planning, and employee listening.
The Talent & Development Partner translates talent priorities into clear, consistent processes, tools, and resources, and uses data and feedback to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. The focus is on ensuring programs are credible, usable, and effectively support leaders, employees, and the business.
Accountabilities (Responsibilities):
- Lead the ongoing design and delivery of the Leadership Development program, while also contributing to the implementation and integration of corporate talent programs, including talent assessment, succession planning, performance management, learning and development, and employee listening.
- Work with HR partners and business stakeholders to understand program needs, gather feedback, and support program adoption.
- Leads the collection and analysis of leadership development program data, including participation, outcomes, and feedback, to monitor effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Helps lead the coordination and alignment of talent programs to ensure a more cohesive employee and leader experience, reducing duplication and gaps.
- Plays a key role in leveraging talent assessment and psychometric tools in support of talent programs as required.
- Helps oversee change management and communication efforts related to new or updated talent programs, ensuring clear messaging and practical guidance for leaders and employees.
- Stays informed about current practices and emerging trends in talent management and learning, applying relevant ideas in a practical and fit for purpose way.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years of experience in leadership development, talent management, learning and development, organizational development, or related HR roles, with experience in organizational level talent programs.
- Proven ability designing, delivering and continuously improving leadership development programs, as well as other talent management programs mentioned.
- Undergraduate degree required; a Master’s degree in Industrial / Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated use of talent assessment and psychometric tools, including experience supporting their use in leadership development or talent review processes.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to work with data, synthesize information, and identify practical insights.
- Ability to influence and work collaboratively with HR colleagues and business partners, building effective working relationships and credibility.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing practical materials such as presentations, guides, or tools for leaders and employees.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities, working through ambiguity, and contributing independently in a fast paced, complex environment.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
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About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.