Veterinary Neurologist, Ottawa

Bank of America; Ontario; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Director of Talent & Team Performance to cultivate high-performing teams. This role is pivotal in shaping a performance-driven culture by equipping leaders with essential tools and insights. You will lead initiatives that attract and retain top talent, ensuring a fantastic employee experience while navigating challenges effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and inclusivity, and make a significant impact in fostering an environment where individuals and teams thrive. If you are passionate about people and performance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Employee share ownership opportunities (ESOP)

Six-week sabbatical after 14,000 hours worked

Extended health and dental benefits

Flex time with remote work options

Company events

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Talent Development and leading teams.
• Expertise in Organizational Behaviour and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and support to leadership teams.
• Develop frameworks for objective, growth-focused decisions.

Skills

Talent Development

Performance Management

Organizational Behaviour

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

Business

Human Resources

Psychology

Sociology

Organizational Behaviour

Job description

Salary: $130,000-$150,000+ strong benefits package

At Earthscape, we're not just another company but a playground for unbelievable creativity and innovation. Our mission? To push boundaries and be the leader in the playground industry. We are growing constantly, trying new things and dipping our toes into international waters.

We're on the hunt for a Director of Talent & Team Performance who is as passionate about creating high performing teams as we are about building cool playgrounds.

Summary:

As the Director of Talent and Performance, you will be the driving force behind building a high-performance culture by equipping leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to assess and develop their teams effectively. Your expertise will ensure that managers have clear guidance on evaluating individual performance and making informed decisions about employee growth and development.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic direction, guidance, and support to leadership teams to help them accurately assess and elevate team performance.
• Develop and implement frameworks that empower managers to make objective, growth-focused decisions for their people.
• Lead and collaborate with the HR team to drive company-wide performance strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring they have the insights and support needed to create an environment where individuals and teams thrive.

We are looking for:

• 5+ years experience specializing in Talent Development, performance management and leading a dynamic team.
• Expertise in Organizational Behaviour motivating and inspiring top performers.
• A history of success leading and inspiring individual, team and company performance.
• Education may be in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Organizational Behaviour or something else just as interesting or compelling.
• Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled at navigating conflict or tough conversations and moving through challenges quickly, effectively, and in alignment with our core values and unique culture.

What You'll Do:

• Attract, Retain and Grow talented mix of people: Dream up and roll out initiatives to best attract, grow, and keep the best people, maximizing their ability to perform at their best.
• Employee Experience: We care that our people feel proud to work at Earthscape, feel valued for their skills, would recommend it to others, and want to stay for the long term. This role will work to ensure the experience is fantastic throughout an employee's lifespan here.
• Talent Management: Coach and mentor our team leaders to resolve complex people issues and/or performance challenges promptly to maintain a high level of productivity and performance.
• Collaborator Extraordinaire: Work hand-in-hand with team leaders to tailor support for their team that suits their unique needs.
• Well-being Guru: Craft and champion recognition, appreciation & wellness programs that keep our team happy, healthy, and continuously engaged and performing their best.
• Leadership: Lead, coach and guide the HR team to provide the best experience for employees and ensure the company is navigating any potential risks.
• Champion Inclusivity: Lead the company in attracting and retaining a diverse and dynamic workforce and ensure people feel valued and individual needs are respected.
• Rule Keeper: Keep us in check with employment laws and ethical standards without making us feel like we're stuck in a rulebook.

Why Join Us?

• Profit sharing and performance bonuses
• Employee share ownership opportunities (ESOP)
• Six-week sabbatical after 14,000 hours worked
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Flex time with options to work remotely to support work-life balance
• Company events
• Casual dress code

How to Get on Board: If you're ready to join us and bring your passion for people to Earthscape Play, we want to hear from you! Send Nicole Hayman your resume and a detailed cover letter that tells your story through our careers site, no later than Feb 15, 2025.

Accommodation: We are committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us of this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Pre-employment checks: As part of our selection process, successful candidates may be required to consent to background checks relevant to the role prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, criminal offense and driver's license record.

At Earthscape, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and we believe that they enable us to reach our goal of bringing incredible outdoor spaces to life. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.