Director, Talent Management & Analytics

Royer Thompson; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Director of Talent Management and Analytics. This role involves shaping how the organization supports its people, focusing on learning, succession, and performance management. The ideal candidate will bring strategic HR leadership skills, expertise in building effective teams, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to apply, emphasizing strong people management and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven HR leader with experience in complex operational environments.
• Expertise in learning and leadership development, engagement, and performance management.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Emera’s talent management approach.
• Guide talent practices that strengthen leadership capability.
• Ensure talent solutions are practical, scalable, and responsive.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

People analytics

Change management

Leadership development

Job description

Overview

7,600 Employees. 4 countries. 6 utilities. 2.6M customers. One purpose: Energizing Modern Life.

Head‑quartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Emera is a North American leader in the energy transition, focused on safely delivering reliable and cleaner energy through a portfolio of strong operating companies situated across Atlantic Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.

Role Summary

Reporting to Emera’s Vice President of Corporate Human Resources, the Director, Talent Management and Analytics plays a central role in shaping how the organization develops and supports its people across all Emera entities. They lead the design and delivery of Emera’s enterprise approach to learning, succession, engagement, performance management, leadership competencies, and people analytics, advancing an inclusive and high performing culture across the company.

A key contributor to Emera’s long‑term success, the Director guides talent practices that strengthen leadership capability, enable thoughtful, data‑informed decision making and ensures talent solutions are practical, scalable, and responsive to the needs of HR partners and business leaders.

The Director brings a blend of business acumen, strategic HR leadership, and analytical rigor to create talent programs and systems that equip leaders and employees with the skills and development opportunities needed for current priorities and future growth. This work supports Emera’s purpose of energizing modern life and contributing to a cleaner energy future.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a proven HR leader with demonstrated experience in complex, operational environments where talent, learning, and culture programs align across multiple business units or companies. They bring expertise across the functional areas central to the role, including learning and leadership development, succession planning, engagement, performance management, and people analytics.

The Director is a people‑focused leader who develops and supports managers, builds cohesive and effective teams, and influences change through strong relationships, clear communication, and sound judgment. Known for collaborating with HR and business leaders to create practical, scalable solutions, the ideal candidate combines strategic insight with analytical rigor and a commitment to integrity and authenticity. Their ability to design and deliver enterprise‑level talent programs ensures Emera’s workforce is equipped for today’s priorities and prepared for future opportunities.

EEO Statement

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self‑identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Application Process

Please submit a combined resume and cover letter online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, please contact Amy Reid or Mady MacIntyre in confidence at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

To learn more about Emera, please visit: www.emera.com

Royer Thompson is a Canadian executive advisory firm focused on capturing the full potential of people in pursuit of leadership and organizational excellence.