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Talent Development ManagerReports ToVP, Talent DevelopmentLocationSysco Canada \xe2\x80\x93 HybridTypeSalaried, Full-timeClosing DateMay 10, 2024Salary Range/Hourly Rate$68,322 \xe2\x80\x93 $126,778Company OverviewSysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.Sysco, one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?For more information, visit or follow us @SyscoCanada at ; orFor a full list of opportunities, visitRole:This role with support the development, leading, and implementing of the National talent development strategies to support Sysco Canada\xe2\x80\x99s current and future talent requirements. The role incumbent will support and provide governance and oversight for talent development programs and processes including Talent Analytics & Insights, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Leadership Development, Succession Planning, and supporting Talent Technology, including the Learning Management System. This role is accountable for building and enhancing individual, team, and organizational leadership and performance capability through sound Organizational Development (OD) practices. This includes the design, development and facilitation of effective blended learning strategies and solutions to non-Management, first-mid level Management, and Directors & above. Providing expertise, thought leadership, and coaching on change leadership, team development, and leadership effectiveness. This role will oversee the Learning Management System (LMS) for Sysco \xe2\x80\x93 Canada.Role Responsibilities:

• Independently or in consultation with other functional experts (in HR and business functions), develops prioritized recommendations that identify the outcomes, methods, and resources required for a successful intervention, along with any dependencies/interdependencies.
• Research, design, implementation, and evaluation of non-Management, first-mid level Management, and Director+ programs, i.e. executive learning programs, leadership development, high potential program, coaching opportunities, and interventions.
• Engage and manage external vendors and consultants in the design and delivery of leadership learning solutions and programs.
• Develop, measure, and monitor performance indicators, ROI, and Data Insights
• Proactively identify opportunities and recommend solutions that will drive continuous improvement of new and existing learning programs.
• Design, develop, promote, and deliver diversity and inclusion programs and resources that support the Diversity & Inclusion agenda and Roadmap.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and recommend new and innovative approaches in a variety of delivery channels.
• Leverages deep talent management, learning & development, and OD expertise, conducts evidence-based diagnosis/needs assessment/root cause analysis activities, including delivery of a credible impact analysis that establishes priorities.
• Conduct leadership assessments to identify individual, team, & organization level strengths/opportunities
• Interpret behavioural/psychometric assessments and leverage data to assess and understand personality traits, leadership competencies, and how they impact business results.
• Lead OD consulting and project work, including group facilitation, to enable organizational/team transformation and change initiatives.
• Leverages deep talent management, learning & development, and OD expertise, conducts evidence-based diagnosis/needs assessment/root cause analysis activities, including delivery of a credible impact analysis that establishes priorities.
• Conduct leadership assessments to identify individual, team, & organization level strengths/opportunities
• Interpret behavioural/psychometric assessments and leverage data to assess and understand personality traits, leadership competencies, and how they impact business results.
• Lead OD consulting and project work, including group facilitation, to enable organizational/team transformation and change initiatives.
• Working with the Talent Development VP, provides strategic partnership to Field and Regional Leadership talent development, inclusive of development programming recommendations, movement and promotional opportunities, as well as a keen focus on diversity of pipeline.
• Coach and mentor HRBPs and leaders in execution of talent development initiatives.
• Leverage data and insights to facilitate and coach leaders and HR in creating talent action plans, make sound talent decisions, and reinforce a diverse and inclusive culture as it relates to selecting, evaluating, developing and aligning talent to business strategies.
• Lead HR and Regional leadership teams in the development of talent plans in support of strategic workforce planning and in creating opportunities to deploy and develop talent between departments to develop, retain, and meet succession planning needs.
• Establish key metrics and analytics; provide insights and recommendations to influence talent strategies and decisions support the design and implementation of talent acquisition and recruitment strategies that position Sysco as an Employer of Choice, brand externally to attract talent, enhances the candidate experience, enables hiring managers to hire the best talent, and builds and inclusive workplace.
• Support the succession planning processes to understand organizational bench strength as it relates to Top Talent, High Performing Talent, Critical Talent and Critical roles along with succession strategies to build Sysco\xe2\x80\x99s leadership pipeline.
• Develop a learning and leadership development strategy, framework, and solutions (formal and informal) that supports current and future organizational needs, is sustainable, measurable, and cost effective.
• Partner with global TD COE/peers to optimize and align on talent programs and systems.
• Oversee the management of talent technology and systems related to recruitment, learning, and succession, including integrations (Success Factors, Workday, ATS, Infor, etc.)
• Complies with Sysco\xe2\x80\x99s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):

• 5+ years progressive experience in a leadership and/or executive development role (i.e., OD experience such as organizational analysis, assessments, organizational design, instructional design, optimizing performance, expert facilitation and assessment tools preferred (i.e. MBTI, Hogan, DiSC)
• Experience in talent management processes.
• Experience in designing and managing leadership and/or executive development programs.

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Organizational Development or Human Resources or IO Psychology an asset

• Professional designation in Adult Learning or Coaching an asset.

• Certification in DDI, Hogan, Psychometrics etc. an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Demonstrated Leadership or Organizational D experience such as organizational analysis, assessments, organizational design, instructional design, optimizing performance, expert facilitation and assessment tools preferred (i.e. MBTI, DISC, DDI, Lominger)
• Experience in talent management processes such as performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion.
• Experience in designing and managing leadership and/or executive development programs (formal and experiential)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess organizational needs/culture and implement appropriate interventions.
• Aptitude for continuous learning, adapting to shifting priorities, and navigating ambiguous situations.
• Solutions oriented problem solver who thinks creatively and has a track record of innovative practices.
• Solid understanding of talent metrics and can use data and analysis to drive performance.
• Seeks new information to increase effectiveness and quickly assimilates new knowledge.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills at all levels; getting results with and through others.
• Strong project and program management skills and experience; planning, time management, stakeholder and vendor management
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required as there may be some ad-hoc travel.

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careersOur Purpose:Connecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur Mission:Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutionsOur Identity:Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chainSysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.Here\xe2\x80\x99s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Short-Term and Long-Term Disability \xe2\x80\xa2 Life Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Voluntary Optional Insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Parental Leave Plan \xe2\x80\xa2 Company Pension Plan \xe2\x80\xa2 Group RRSP & TFSA \xe2\x80\xa2 Employee and Family Assistance \xe2\x80\xa2 Stock Purchase Plan \xe2\x80\xa2 Maple Virtual Care \xe2\x80\xa2 Unlimited on-line learning \xe2\x80\xa2 Sysco product discounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Preferred vendor discounts \xe2\x80\xa2 Colleague Resource Groups(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)

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