Director, Learning & Talent Development

Methanex Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 173,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Methanex Corporation seeks a Director, Learning & Talent Development, to spearhead global initiatives in HR. This high-impact role requires strategic alignment with business objectives, focusing on enhancing organizational effectiveness and cultivating leadership capabilities across divisions. Ideal candidates will have substantial HR experience and a background in learning and development within multi-national environments.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus program

Generous pension plan

Extended benefits coverage

Generous time off program

Employee share purchase program

Hybrid work options

Beautiful, newly renovated downtown office

Snack/soda bar onsite

Qualifications

• Progressive HR experience in mid to large, multi-national organizations.
• Strong background in HR business partnering focused on learning, leadership, and performance management.
• Proven ability to develop talent strategies impacting business results.

Responsibilities

• Leads global learning & development strategy and programs.
• Leads the development of global talent and succession management processes.
• Oversees performance management framework ensuring accountability.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Conflict Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field

Job description

Position Summary

We are Methanex: a leading producer and supplier of methanol to North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and South America, with our corporate head office located in Vancouver, BC.

What’s In It For You

• The expected hiring salary range for this position if based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, is CAD $173,000 – $211,000 per annum.
• The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and will consider internal equity.
• Opportunity to make a real impact with a global leader, working collaboratively with colleagues around the world and with direct line of communication with the executive leadership team.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Beautiful, newly renovated downtown office with an excellent view and snack/soda bar for when you are onsite.
• A competitive total rewards package that includes a base salary, annual performance bonus program, generous pension plan, extended benefits coverage, generous time off program, employee share purchase program and hybrid work options.

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, the Director, Learning & Talent Development, is responsible for the design, development and execution of the organization’s programs in the areas of learning and development, leadership development, talent management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across Methanex globally.

The Director, Learning & Talent Development, will work in close collaboration with HR business partners and senior business leaders to ensure the above are managed, scaled, and delivered appropriately, based on company strategy.

You will collaborate with leaders across Methanex and regional HR teams to develop a deep understanding of organization wide Learning & Talent Development needs. As a member of the Global Human Resources Team, you will contribute to the development and execution of the Global Human Resources Strategic Plan.

Position Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Learning & Development

• Leads the development and execution of a global learning & development strategy and programs to build core capabilities across our teams that drive performance in alignment with our corporate strategy.
• Collaborates with leaders, team members, global and regional HR teams, to define our critical organizational capability requirements.
• Develops and executes a multi-year learning and development roadmap, which aligns global and regional programs, to support the development of team members across different functions and disciplines.
• Oversees the development, where appropriate, of blended and scalable learning and training solutions, evaluating both face-to-face, virtual, and digital solutions for delivery to a large audience throughout the organization (including management of external vendors, where appropriate).
• Partners with the VP, HR and Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) to implement programs and initiatives that support Methanex’s EDI strategy.
• Collaborates with leaders, Global HR Business Partners and regional HR teams to oversee a global competency assurance framework that is integrated into a broader learning and development strategy.

Leadership Development

• Leads the development of the global leadership development strategy in consultation with the Global HR Team (“GHRT”) and senior leaders, ensuring strategic alignment of leadership development with Methanex’s corporate strategy.
• Leads the design and delivery of a cohesive set of global leadership development initiatives that contribute to the attraction, retention and development of leaders and employees at all levels (including management of external vendors, where appropriate).

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Leads the design and delivery of the global talent and succession management processes and practices required to attract, select, retain, motivate and develop the people critical for organizational success and effectiveness. Ensures equitable talent evaluation outcomes.
• Designs and shapes the talent philosophy across the company that connects to Methanex’s views on growth, development, evaluation and compensation.

Performance Management

• Oversees a performance management framework that drives accountability, development and high-performance.
• Links performance, learning and leadership development frameworks to encourage skill building, performance excellence and professional growth at all levels.
• Partners with business leaders and HRBPs to assess organizational needs and implement solutions to improve effectiveness.

Global Human Resources

• Participates as a full member of the GHRT, developing and implementing the global HR strategy, plans, global HR systems, best practices and global principles, policies and procedures.

Position Qualifications

Education and/or Professional Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Progressive HR experience in mid to large, multi-national organizations; strong background in HR business partnering and operations, with a focus on learning and development, leadership, performance management, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Proven ability to develop and implement talent strategies that drive business results and integrate diversity and inclusion best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong mentoring, influencing and conflict management skills, with the ability to lead without direct authority.
• Some international business travel is required (approximately 2-4 trips annually).

At Methanex, we believe that having a diverse team and an inclusive workplace creates a better culture, better decisions and a better company. We are committed to a diverse organization that values different perspectives, backgrounds, skills and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs.