Manager, Leadership Development & Talent Systems

Canadian North; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian North is seeking a Manager, Leadership Development and Talent Systems to lead initiatives that enhance employee and leadership development in line with our culture and strategic goals. You will oversee the delivery of leadership programs and the implementation of our LMS and HRIS, reporting to the Director, Total Rewards.

You will manage the L&D and HRIS teams, partner with senior leaders, and build a robust leadership pipeline, support succession planning, and foster a high-performance

Qualifications

• Experience leading leadership development and talent systems initiatives.
• Ability to design and deliver leadership programs and content.
• Experience with LMS/HRIS implementations and upgrades.
• Strong collaboration with HR leadership and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead leadership development initiatives and programs aligned with company values and performance management.
• Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and seminars on leadership, communication, team building, and engagement.
• Oversee development of e-learning platforms and blended learning strategies.
• Manage day-to-day administration of LMS and HRIS; evaluate and implement system enhancements.
• Collaborate with senior HR leadership, project managers, IT and external vendors to deliver content and programs.

Skills

Leadership development

Change management

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Organizational Development or related field

Tools

SumTotal LMS

Storyline

UKG HRIS

Power BI

Job description

Requisition Number: MGRLE001960

• Posted : August 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Position Summary

The Manager, Leadership Development and Talent Systems, is responsible for leading initiatives that enhance employee and leadership development, in alignment with the company's culture, values and strategic goals. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of leadership development programs, creating content for leadership programming, and overseeing the implementation or upgrades of our talent systems, including our LMS and HRIS.

Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, this role provides hands-on leadership to the Learning and Development and HRIS teams and partners with senior leaders and learning teams to build a robust leadership pipeline, support succession planning, and foster a high-performance culture.

What You'll Do

Leadership Development and Change Management

• Build, design and deliver leadership development initiatives and programs. This will encompass culture building based on company values, effective communication around performance management, employee engagement, employee feedback mechanisms, and soft skills.
• Assess current leadership capabilities, identify organizational development needs and build programs accordingly, including team building and change management.
• Assist in the development of career growth programs, mentorship and development opportunities for all levels of employees.
• Work collaboratively with multiple business partners, senior HR leadership, and external providers on the development programs and content
• Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and seminars in areas such as leadership, communication, team building, and employee engagement.
• Facilitate leadership assessments, 360-degree feedback processes, and development planning.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through surveys, assessments, and performance metrics, and make adjustments as necessary.
• Support leadership in communicating key organizational messages, ensuring alignment with the company's values and culture.

Learning and Development

• Assess organizational needs and design, where required, comprehensive learning and development programs to address skills gaps and enhance employee performance.
• Partner with department heads and subject matter experts to create customized training solutions that meet specific business needs.
• Oversee the development of e-learning platforms and blended learning strategies to ensure accessible and effective training delivery.
• Develop and manage internal communications strategies to ensure consistent, clear, and timely communication across the organization.

Talent Systems

• Manage day-to-day administration of LMS and HRIS platforms and modules.
• Evaluate emerging HR technologies and recommend system enhancements.
• Oversee and assist with the implementation of new systems or system upgrades for the learning and development team, as well as the HRIS
• Current systems include SumTotal, Storyline, UKG, and Power BI.
• Work collaboratively with multiple partners, senior HR leadership, project managers, IT and external vendors.