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The Talent & Development Partner advances Air Canada’s talent strategy by designing, delivering, and continuously improving key corporate talent programs. Working closely with the Corporate Talent team and HR partners, the role helps ensure programs are practical, well integrated, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The role provides subject matter expertise for the Leadership Development program, including oversight of design, development, and delivery, while also collaborating on performance management, learning and development, talent assessment, succession planning, and employee listening.

The Talent & Development Partner translates talent priorities into clear, consistent processes, tools, and resources, and uses data and feedback to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. The focus is on ensuring programs are credible, usable, and effectively support leaders, employees, and the business.

Accountabilities (Responsibilities):

• Lead the ongoing design and delivery of the Leadership Development program, while also contributing to the implementation and integration of corporate talent programs, including talent assessment, succession planning, performance management, learning and development, and employee listening.
• Work with HR partners and business stakeholders to understand program needs, gather feedback, and support program adoption.
• Leads the collection and analysis of leadership development program data, including participation, outcomes, and feedback, to monitor effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Helps lead the coordination and alignment of talent programs to ensure a more cohesive employee and leader experience, reducing duplication and gaps.
• Plays a key role in leveraging talent assessment and psychometric tools in support of talent programs as required.
• Helps oversee change management and communication efforts related to new or updated talent programs, ensuring clear messaging and practical guidance for leaders and employees.
• Stays informed about current practices and emerging trends in talent management and learning, applying relevant ideas in a practical and fit for purpose way.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in leadership development, talent management, learning and development, organizational development, or related HR roles, with experience in organizational level talent programs.
• Proven ability designing, delivering and continuously improving leadership development programs, as well as other talent management programs mentioned.
• Undergraduate degree required; a Master’s degree in Industrial / Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated use of talent assessment and psychometric tools, including experience supporting their use in leadership development or talent review processes.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to work with data, synthesize information, and identify practical insights.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with HR colleagues and business partners, building effective working relationships and credibility.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing practical materials such as presentations, guides, or tools for leaders and employees.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, working through ambiguity, and contributing independently in a fast paced, complex environment.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.