Strategic Talent Partner

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working at our Ottawa site office - 1800 Alta Vista Drive and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Human resources
Job posting ID: 6956

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.00 

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $106,890 to $123,178

Application deadline: 2025-03-12 
 

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

 Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Strategic Talent Partner to join our dynamic Talent Strategy team in our People Culture and Performance division. 

The Talent Strategy team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by leading the processes to prepare the workforce for the future and to support the effectiveness of the division. 

In this role, you will be accountable for establishing a strategic relationship with a specific business area. You will develop a formal and holistic "Talent Plan" for an assigned Division(s) to incorporate organization design requirements, succession planning, workforce planning, capability identification, team effectiveness, leadership development and performance opportunities. You will also collaborate with other Talent Management colleagues to execute systematically on the Talent Plan. This role reports to Talent Management with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the assigned Vice-President.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your demonstrated ability to gain the respect and trust of executive level management, you will be the primary partner for a Vice-President and senior leadership team. You will assist business in managing workforce for a given area, using well- developed consulting skills to diagnose performance challenges and provide guidance and counsel/coaching. Translate operational plans and future direction of the division into human capital needs.
• Utilizing your excellent problem solving and analytical skills, you will analyze talent issues and/or business performance challenges, assemble leading practices to put forward actionable recommendations, prepare plans and ensure successful execution.
• Drawing on your client focused orientation, you will sit on the divisional leadership team and contribute to the performance of the division.
• Using your excellent leadership and organizational skills, you will lead or support (as assigned) the execution of talent programs, including processes such as performance management, talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development.
• Demonstrating your very strong ability to influence decisions makers, you will identify need for organization design/structure changes; lead the process to develop the design, partner to effectively populate structure; provide guidance on talent and headcount/cost.
• Utilizing your ability to grasp corporate and customer strategies, you will contribute to the development of programs and initiatives and work with colleagues in the field to ensure a standard approach to execution.
• Leveraging your ability to integrate current and future talent management trends to enable business strategy, you will be responsible for  leading the client through the development of a robust talent strategy
• You will perform other related duties as required.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a University Degree in Business, Human Resources, Behavioural science.
• You will have at least 7 plus years of combined experience with the following: Talent Management Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Change, Human Capital Consulting, Employee and/or Labour Relations.
• Experience in matrix function across the organization will be considered an asset. 
• You will possess a strong commitment to professional and customer service excellence, with superior verbal and written communication skills.
• You will have a proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities.
• Experience with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation
• Annual performance award up to 10%
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40 % of the time/ 2 days per week.
• You may be required to travel a couple of time per year, and as required. 

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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