Senior Talent Programs Specialist

The Senior Talent Programs Specialist will be tasked with overall management of Seaspan’s Shipbuilding leadership development program. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide strategic guidance to our Graduate Development Program and work with the existing Talent Management team to ensure that talent programs from Campus through to senior level leader programs are aligned and complimenting one another.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you’ll do

• Develops and implements a shipbuilding-focused rotational accelerated leadership program, including rotations across various business areas, leadership development components, and business case curriculum.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure program alignment with organizational goals and shipyard-specific needs.
• Manages the selection, onboarding, ongoing development and final placement of program participants.
• Partners with business leaders, HR, and training teams to identify rotation opportunities and align program objectives with business needs.
• Oversees and provides guidance and support to ensure meaningful learning experiences by maintaining detailed records of program participants, rotations, and outcomes to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Monitors participant performance, address challenges, and support career planning post-program completion.
• Assists in the design and delivery of leadership development components, incorporating best practices in talent development and learning strategy.
• Integrates feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve the curriculum.
• Communicates program outcomes and successes to leadership, providing regular updates and metrics.
• Oversees the potential integration of the new graduate program and other talent initiatives under the rotational program framework.
• Ensures seamless coordination and consistency across all talent programs managed within the team.

What you’ll bring

• Minimumm of 6-8 years of experience related to talent development or leadership development design and delivery, preferably within large, complex organizations.
• Proven track record of designing and managing rotational talent development programs with measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of leadership development principles, talent development strategies, and rotational program structures.
• Strong HR business partnering experience ensuring program participants and leaders are engaged and on track related to program goals.
• Expert with learning tools, content development, and training methodologies.
• Experience with psychometric assessments or 360’s evaluations.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using HRIS and learning management systems (LMS) to track program outcomes and participant progress.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• A strategic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Capacity for innovative and proactive dispute resolution and problem solving.
• Ability to build and maintain employee-employer relationships in a unionized environment.
• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced culture experiencing very rapid change and contending with considerable resistance.
• Proficient digital literacy including Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and organize.
• Ability to work with limited direction and to function as a team member.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time permanent position because we have long-term projects that need long-term strategic thinking support.
• While reporting directly to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will manage your own portfolio of work and projects as a member of the team.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, providing the opportunity to work remotely 50% of the time.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with your strong proven years of experience.
• We also provide an outstanding health and wellness benefits package for this position that includes such things as full health care (including unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, maternity and parental leave coverage, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, personal spending account, free on-site gym in North Vancouver and a free Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Homewood Health.
• And you’ll join an amazing Team, supporting each other’s success.

The estimated salary for this position is $106,900 – $128,300. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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