Leadership Specialist (2 year term)
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Challenging, team-oriented work environment
- Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Develop and cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders and leaders to build rapport as a trusted partner for leadership and talent development initiatives within the business.
- Conduct research and analysis to develop strategies to further improve organizational effectiveness at NAV CANADA. Prepare proposals, reports and presentations on findings for senior and executive management.
- Develop, implement and execute programs, strategies, tools and resources to support leaders in all aspects of performance management, succession management, and individual and team development.
- Design, implement, and facilitate talent and leadership programs, services, offerings, and tools that support strategies and initiatives that help shape an organizational culture and are aligned with NAV CANADA’s business strategy.
- Provide consultation services to identify and assess current state and future needs, and design processes and interventions. Provide guidance to leaders and partners on leading interventions and sessions.
- Work with leaders to successfully enhance their practices and approaches.
- Anticipate and respond to needs related to current and future competencies, in relevant working context including hybrid workplace
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, OR a suitable combination of training and experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the human resources function (prior experience as an HR Specialist within a similar organization is as an asset).
- Experience in leadership & talent development, with progressive professional experience working in a Human Resources function, specifically in Leadership Development, Performance Management, Succession Management, or Organizational Development.
- Experience with development, implementation and execution of HR strategies and programs.
- Experience with diagnosis, solution development, proposal writing and client management.
- Experience in analyzing data, identifying trends and making recommendations.
- Experience in working with an HRIS.
- Experience in leadership coaching, facilitation, and training.
- Adult learning theory and evidence of using it to develop innovative development solutions.
- The best/leading practice within well-established and/or changing cultures.
- Relationship builder - You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong and lasting relationships.
- Communicator - You have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels of management including executives.
- Bilingual (English and French).
- Listener - You can easily solicit views, input, and ideas from all parties.
- Collaborator - You work successfully with the team and the broader business, involving them in decision making while allowing for ownership and accountability with the groups.
- Analyzer – You are data and metrics-driven, with attention to detail and accuracy and ability to persuade with facts.
- Presenter and facilitator - You are comfortable with and skilled in either role.
- Result driven - You have high degree of personal initiative and are capable of prioritizing and handling multiple programs and initiatives
- Innovator - You are forward looking with holistic approach and drive continuous improvement.
- Common ground finder – You are flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations.
- This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office and is classified as a Hybrid position requiring incumbent to be on site a minimum 3 days per week.
- Occasional travel required