Program Manager, Catalyst Development Program - Contract

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Program Manager in a short-term contract role focused on developing talent strategies and managing a diverse portfolio of associates. This dynamic position involves designing impactful programs, coaching, and mentoring future leaders in a collaborative environment. You will play a crucial role in fostering a community for global employees and ensuring a high-performing culture. With a commitment to professional development and an inclusive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for innovative thinkers eager to make a difference in the banking sector.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Internal training programs

Inclusive working environment

Modern office space

Access to collaboration spaces

Qualifications

• Experience in managing talent strategies and program management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of Associates in various operations.
• Design and implement curriculum to enhance program offerings.

Skills

Talent strategies development

Project management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Fluency in Spanish

Education

University Degree in Human Resources Management

Post-Graduate Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Title: Program Manager, Catalyst Development Program - Contract

Requisition ID: 218690

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

***This is a short-term contract which will end in 5 or 6 months.

We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you grow your career at Scotiabank.

We are part of Global Human Resources, which is a strategic function that operates around the world. Campus Recruitment and Talent Development is the engine that influences a generation of talent by finding, engaging, and developing future superstars for all our business lines globally. We are a crucial partner to the business as we attract, assess, select, and develop early talent from campuses around the world. Developing early professional talent is at the core of what we do, where the focus is on customization of experiences and strategy. The Campus Recruitment and Talent Development team is responsible for finding and developing future leaders.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

1. Report to the Senior Manager, Catalyst Development Program and be responsible for building, developing, and managing a portfolio of Associates rotating in Global Operations, Global Wealth Management Operations and GBS Colombia.
2. Provide program associates with targeted development, impactful coaching, mentorship, performance management and transition into the business post program.
3. Design, build and implement curriculum and content to continuously enhance program offerings through market research and stakeholder feedback. You will create and analyze post-mortem reports to drive continuous program improvement, manage a database, and leverage reporting and analytics to further our program KPIs.
4. Play a crucial role in delivering a sustainable talent funnel to meet the long-term needs of your business by identifying business needs, assessing candidate skills and interest, and providing development opportunities to address skill gaps. Strong partnership with key stakeholders, leadership, finance, HR Business Partners, and other centre of excellences, are required to manage a successful development program.
5. Contribute to the growth of our Global campus programs by taking part in campus wide initiatives, conducting program reviews, and leveraging market research, trend analysis, employee, and stakeholder feedback to create a best-in-class development experience. You are relied on to contribute to team effectiveness through partnership, speed-to-market, simplified processes, talent management, governance, and transparency.

Do you have the skill that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have the below:

1. Experience in developing, executing and managing talent strategies, project and program management.
2. Ability to create, measure and deliver program KPIs. Ability to use data and analytics to drive program decision making and program implementation.
3. Strong attention to details, communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to balance competing priorities and asks from business stakeholders.
4. Ability to problem solve, innovative, and be creative in your solutioning while maintaining a friendly and positive outlook.
5. Contribute to the program goal of fostering a community for our global employees, retention of talent and creating high performing engaged teams.
6. Understanding of the campus recruitment cycles and talent attraction is an asset.
7. Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
8. A University Degree of Post-Graduate Degree in a field relating to Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Commerce is preferred, though not required.

The role might include a moderate degree of travel locally and/or internationally on occasion. Non-standard work hours may be required depending on seasonality.

What's in it for you?

1. The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers.
2. A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
3. Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills.
4. An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
5. Work in an Ecosystem; a bright, modern space where you’ll have access to group seating, offices, collaboration spaces, a cafeteria with different options daily, a bistro, and more.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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