Talent Development Partner

Schneider Electric; Milton; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness benefits

Telemedicine program

13 paid holidays

Paid time off (up to 19 days)

Parental and care leave

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with employer match

Employee share ownership plan

Job summary

Schneider Electric Canada is seeking a Talent Development Partner to connect business priorities with learning strategies, design practical programs and drive initiatives from strategy through implementation. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners and subject-matter experts to translate workforce needs into development paths, measure impact and scale global programs locally in Canada.

A bachelor's degree in HR, organizational psychology, business or education is required, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, Talent Management or Organizational Development.
• Ability to assess business and capability needs and translate them into learning solutions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate workforce priorities into development solutions.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with leaders, HR teams and SMEs to understand priorities, workforce challenges and capability needs.
• Translate business needs into practical learning paths, development programs and talent initiatives.
• Lead learning and development initiatives from needs assessment through implementation and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen and scale global programs across Canada, adapting them to local business needs.
• Measure participation and outcomes, communicating insights and recommendations to HR and leaders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, Education or related field

Tools

Coursera

Job description

What you'll be doing

Across our Canadian businesses, the skills our people need continue to evolve. We already have a strong foundation of learning programs, career resources and development initiatives. The next step is to bring these elements closer to the realities of each business and ensure they support both today’s priorities and tomorrow’s workforce needs.

As Talent Development Partner, you will create that connection. You will work closely with business leaders, HR partners and subject-matter experts to understand their priorities, identify capability needs and translate them into practical learning paths and development initiatives. You will bring forward recommendations, build on what is already in place and take ownership of initiatives from strategy through implementation.

Your work will contribute to strategic workforce planning, early-career development, career growth, succession and knowledge transfer. By listening to the business and staying connected to evolving talent and learning practices, you will help employees grow in their current roles, prepare for future opportunities and continue building their careers across our Canadian organization.

Learning Strategy and Business Partnership

• Build strong relationships with leaders, HR teams and subject-matter experts across our Canadian businesses to understand their priorities, workforce challenges and capability needs.
• Translate business needs and strategic workforce plans into practical learning paths, development programs and talent initiatives.
• Bring forward informed recommendations that connect business priorities, employee development and relevant Talent Development practices.

Program Design and Delivery

• Lead learning and development initiatives from needs assessment and design through implementation and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen existing programs and develop solutions that support early-career development, career growth, succession and knowledge transfer.
• Deploy global programs across Canada, adapting them to local business needs and employee populations.
• Coordinate stakeholders and contributors across a matrixed organization, creating alignment and driving delivery without direct authority.

Innovation, Measurement and Impact

• Use emerging learning practices, technology and AI to improve the relevance, accessibility and effectiveness of development initiatives.
• Measure participation, program effectiveness and talent outcomes, using data and stakeholder feedback to guide improvements.
• Communicate insights, results and recommendations clearly to HR and business leaders.

What you bring

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, Education or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• A background in Talent Development, Learning and Development, Talent Management or Organizational Development.
• Demonstrated success assessing business and capability needs, designing learning solutions and moving initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Business acumen and a practical approach to translating workforce priorities into development solutions.
• A proven capacity to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional work within a matrixed organization.
• Sound knowledge of learning methodologies, program design and talent practices.
• Proficiency in using data, dashboards and stakeholder insights to evaluate outcomes and inform recommendations.
• Effective communication, collaboration, project management and organizational skills.
• An interest in emerging learning practices, digital technologies and AI, combined with the judgment to apply them meaningfully.

We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don't meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.

This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

The expected pay range is CAD 114,750 - CAD 162,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. For Ontario applicants, this posting complies with provincial law which does not require disclosure of the pay range. Inquiries regarding the pay range can be directed to the recruiting / hiring manager.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team*:

• Care for yourself and your family.
• We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness Wallet (reimbursement for medical / wellbeing expenses).
• Telemedicine program.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• Up to 19 days paid time off in first year.
• Paid family leaves.
• Parental and care leave.
• Recharge Break (savings plan for a future paid leave of absence).
• Employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements.
• Invest and plan your future.
• We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary.
• Incentive plans.
• Employee share ownership plan.
• Retirement plan with employer pension match.
• Grow your skills and career.
• We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
• Team up in the workplace.
• We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
• Support your community.
• We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

*Participation and coverage levels for specific benefit programs are determined based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary, or fixed-term) and are subject to applicable plan terms, conditions, and eligibility waiting periods.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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