Talent Management Senior Manager

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Fitness facilities

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Management to lead strategic HR services that align with business objectives. You will guide a Talent Management team, provide strategic advice, and work within federal frameworks to deliver effective recruitment, workforce planning and performance initiatives.

Ideal candidates will navigate complex policy and collective agreements, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• Recent and significant experience leading complex talent management initiatives.
• Significant experience designing, implementing or improving recruitment processes or tools.
• Significant experience building trusted relationships with senior leaders in complex environments.
• Recent and significant experience managing human resources in a large organization.

Education

University degree in industrial relations / HR / public or business administration

Job description

Parliamentary Protective Service- Human Resources Sector - Talent Management

Salary
$96,886 to $127,494-(under review) Annual salary is based on a 35-hour work week.

Level
PE-05-PSA-09 Group and Level.

Who can apply
Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents residing in the NCR.

Duties
Join a dynamic team of HR professionals dedicated to shaping the future of talent management. As the Senior Manager, Talent Management, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a broad range of strategic and operational human resources services that support the organization\'s people and business objectives.The ideal candidate brings extensive experience and recognized expertise across multiple human resources disciplines, including recruitment, workforce planning, job evaluation, performance management, HR programs, competency-based management, and other related areas. You are a trusted advisor who understands how to translate HR strategies into practical solutions that drive organizational success.This role requires a strong understanding of the legislative, policy, and collective agreement frameworks governing federal institutions. You will leverage your expertise, judgment, and problem-solving skills to navigate complex HR matters while ensuring alignment with the Service\’s strategic priorities and operational goals.As a leader, you will provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to a dedicated Talent Management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can influence organizational success, lead meaningful HR initiatives, and design and implement talent management solutions in a fast-paced operational environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

• Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• 35‑hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on‑site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O‑Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Intent of the process

This staffing process aims to fill one (1) indeterminate Senior Manager, Talent Management position.

Positions to be filled

1

Conditions of employment

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Site Access Clearance and a PPS Enhanced Reliability Status.Security screening is separate from the selection process, and includes forms, fingerprinting, background and reference checks, as well as a security interview. The ability to verify required information, including periods of residence, may affect eligibility or processing time.Appointment is conditional on meeting the required security standard.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, sometimes on short notice.
Willingness and ability to carry a mobile device and respond to clients when operationally required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

A university degree from a recognized institution in industrial relations, human resources, public or business administration, law, political science or in another related field OR an acceptable combination of experience, training and education.*The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

EXPERIENCES

• E1 - Recent* and significant** experience leading complex talent management or initiatives, including providing strategic advice*** to senior management.
• E2 - Significant** experience designing, implementing or substantially improving recruitment processes, tools or service-delivery models.
• E3 - Significant** experience building trusted relationships and influencing clients, partners or senior leaders in complex or sensitive situations.
• E4 – Recent* experience leading and managing human resources in a complex organizational environment.

DEFINITIONS:
*Recent refers to experience acquired within the last eight (8) years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth normally acquired through performance of the duties for a period of approximately five (5) years.
***Strategic advice includes planning, consultation, analysis and/or implementation of HR services for an organization and in consultation with management of an organization in order to effectively achieve program and/or client operational objectives.

KNOWLEDGE

• K1 - Knowledge of how recruitment data, performance measures and digital tools can be used to improve service delivery and hiring outcomes.

COMPETENCIES

• C1 - Innovative and Practical Problem Solving (Thinking Skills)
• C2 - Diplomacy and Influence (Communication)
• C3 - Hands‑on Leadership and Team Development (Teamwork and Collaboration)
• C4 - Ability to Delivery Results Under Pressure and Ambiguity (Client Service Orientation)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative(CBC/CBC) - To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self‑assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application. Try out the self‑assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

May be applied / assessed at a later date

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :A

Recognized professional designation in Human Resources or Talent Management.

• AE1 - Recent* experience developing inclusive attraction, sourcing or recruitment strategies for diverse talent pools.
• AE2 - Experience using recruitment technology, automation, analytics, dashboards or performance indicators to improve efficiency, service quality or hiring outcomes.
• AE3 - Experience in Hay Plan job evaluation methodology.
• AE4 - Recent* and significant** experience in the development of corporate human resources strategies or programs within the public sector.
• AE5 - Significant** experience in Human Resources analytics and Human Resources KPI (Key Performance Indicators) reporting.

DEFINITIONS:
*Recent refers to experience acquired within the last eight (8) years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth normally acquired through performance of the duties for a period of approximately five (5) years.

Our commitment

We\'re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self‑declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

We\'d like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.