Talent Management Specialist - Calgary, AB

Are you a highly motivated self-starter who continually looks for new opportunities and initiatives to drive change across the organization? Are you looking for a creative, challenging job that contributes to your community's way of life in a stable industry? Are you highly collaborative and believe that the best results are achieved through strong relationships and partnerships?

Trimac is a North American company with over 75 years of history that is geared to embrace a changing, technology-driven future and we're looking for candidates who want to join us on our journey!

• Experience designing and executing practical talent programs tailored for business needs.
• Can relate to and communicate with employees and leaders at all levels at Trimac.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create engaging and effective Talent programs.
• An enthusiastic approach to taking on new opportunities and challenges.
• Proven experience in program planning, instructional design and project management.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities, adept at balancing competing priorities.
• Ability to build relationships quickly, learn the business and influence to get results.

Program Design & Delivery

• Design and execute talent management strategies aligned with business needs and goals.
• Design and develop annual talent programs to support leaders and employees including annual performance cycle, succession planning and performance management.
• Contribute to a learning organization through talent programs including 360 feedback, mentoring, leader as coach and culture initiatives.
• Develop career frameworks to support internal mobility and career development.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to employees to enhance their career development and growth.
• Partner with other P&C departments on initiatives to enhance employee engagement and strengthen company culture.
• Execute programs and initiatives that accelerate productivity and integration of new employees.
• Design and deliver training programs in support of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging (DIEB).
• Design and develop talent programs to strengthen core competencies needed for the future.
• Utilize Talent Management software (TMS) to track employee performance and capture feedback.

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

• Design, develop and facilitate leadership development programs to prepare high-potential (HIPO) employees for future leadership roles.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training and workshops.
• Design, develop and facilitate programs that strengthen leadership and team effectiveness.
• Optimize succession planning processes and create strong linkage with talent development.
• Support HRBPs with the effective execution of talent reviews (9 box) to inform quality people decisions.
• Support the creation and sustainment of development plans for succession candidates.
• Identify HIPO development opportunities and provide solutions that accelerate top talent growth.
• Administer and facilitate DiSC individual and team sessions to increase personal, leadership and team effectiveness.
• Support HRBP and leaders in addressing performance issues and developing improvement plans.
• Utilize Talent Management software (TMS) to identify succession candidates and house development plans.

Research, Analytics & Technology

• Leverage industry trends and best practices to inform creating, implementing and evolving Trimac talent programs
• Assess Talent data to identify critical gaps requiring action to provide Trimac leadership continuity.
• Research, implement and manage software to improve Talent Management processes and the employee experience
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of Talent Management software, and integration with other systems as required.
• Manage user roles, permissions, and access rights within Talent Management software
• Work with the Talent software vendors to troubleshoot issues and request enhancements.
• Track and report on key Talent metrics to make wise talent decisions and investments.
• Assess effectiveness of Talent programs through a variety of feedback mechanisms to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support performance frameworks (i.e. KPIs, balanced scorecards) to align individual and team goals with organization objectives and business results.

Project, Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage multiple Talent projects and programs simultaneously.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts on the design and approach to talent programs to ensure success.
• Develop project plan and timelines to monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with leadership to ensure talent programs are aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Talent Management vendors to ensure the software meets Trimac needs and resolve any issues promptly.

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Education, Human Resources, Adult Learning or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Talent Management or HR.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience in Talent program design, execution and facilitation required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Word.
• Proficiency in talent management software and tools preferred.
• Previous people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, Belonging (DIEB) and Accessibility are considered an asset.
• Extended DiSC certification is considered an asset.

Here’s a few highlights of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

We invest in our employee’s growth through training and development programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
• Continuous learning and career development

• We make safety a part of every decision
• We make safety personal
• We have the courage to intervene