Job Description

OverviewReady for an opportunity to shape talent development and organizational effectiveness in a dynamic and ever-evolving setting? If you\'re a visionary leader passionate about driving transformational change, we\'ve got something special for you!WorkSafeBC, a leading organization dedicated to supporting British Columbians across the province, is seeking an exceptional Manager Talent Development. In this role, you\'ll lead internal talent development and spearhead critical programs emphasizing leadership development, succession planning and readiness, future-focused skills and learning pathways, talent calibration, co-op student experiences and career pathing.In partnership with People and Culture teams and reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Management & OD, you\'ll have the opportunity to contribute to strategic and tactical direction to build leadership, talent, and organizational capabilities, enabling the achievement of WorkSafeBC\'s objectives and goals.Join us on this exciting journey of growth and development, where your innovative approach will make a positive impact. If you\'re ready to make a difference and inspire positive change, apply now and join our dynamic team!How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: You\xe2\x80\x99ll build and empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll workAt WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices based on the operational needs of the position.In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from the Richmond office, with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.What you\'ll do

• Design and execute strategies and processes to ensure effective delivery and implementation of services, initiatives, and programs to support talent development and readiness and succession planning by:

• Managing and overseeing a multi-year roadmap and delivery of Talent & Organizational Development program
• Designing and implementing learning pathways and innovative programs that support the embedment of future-focused skills across the talent lifecycle, aligning with organizational goals and supporting talent growth.
• Integrating talent acquisition and development approaches to create and manage talent pools and lead talent development in service of succession planning and business continuity with consideration for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Career mapping and role design to support progression and engagement through a comprehensive review of role dimensions and rewards.
• Define and develop Talent & Organizational Development metrics to measure the effectiveness of initiatives and prepare reports on progress against goals

• Support a variety of Talent & Organizational Development systems such as Oracle, HCM/HRMS or LXP systems to capture succession readiness, leadership development and talent mobility metrics
• Research Talent & Organizational Development best practices and evaluate current internal practices and policies to recommend solutions with a data-led and analytical approach to achieve goals and objectives
• Manage change management initiatives and ensure the successful implementation and delivery of various Talent and Organizational Development initiatives in partnership with Corporate Communications and Marketing through frequent communication plans and campaigns.

Is this a good fit for you?We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has the following:

• Leverage best practices, creativity, and innovation in leading the design and successful implementation of talent development and succession planning within a complex, unionized environment.
• Leverage systems and tools to enhance data and analytics to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Be agile and resilient and work well under pressure amidst changing priorities.
• Build teams and manage direct reports and partnerships inside and outside the organization.

Your background and experience

• An undergraduate degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, or related discipline.
• Master\xe2\x80\x99s in human resources, I/O Psychology, Organizational Development, Leadership Development or related discipline considered an asset
• Experience in designing and implementing Career Pathing and Skills Pathways.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in talent and leadership development or a related field, including:

• 5 years of progressive experience and demonstrated effectiveness in leading talent and leadership development-related initiatives and programs within a complex, unionized/non-unionized organization

We\xe2\x80\x99ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.Important to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It\xe2\x80\x99s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do has an impact on people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Learn more: Discover .Our benefitsAs a member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• A defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire.
• Four weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service.
• A benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account.
• Optional leave arrangements.
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more).

Learn more: Find out .Salary: $127,804\xe2\x80\x93 $155,281 annuallyWant to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

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