Assistant Director, Talent And Culture

Title:Assistant Director, Talent & Culture

Reports to:Director, Talent & Culture

Location:18 Cabot Lane, Inverness, NS, B0E 1N0

Job Type:Full-time Permanent

About Cabot Cape Breton

Located on over a mile of sandy beach along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia—and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque town of Inverness - Cabot features 46 holes of exhilarating golf and one of the best resort experiences in Canada. With two acclaimed World Top 100 courses as well as a new par-3 course, 72 rooms of award-winning accommodation at Cabot Links Lodge, 19 upscale Golf Villas, 22 additional homes currently under construction, and exquisite dining in three on-site restaurants, Cabot is intended to excite and inspire at every turn. Further solidifying its reputation, the resort was recently named one of the Top 10 Resort Hotels in Canada in Travel + Leisure’s 2020 World’s Best Awards.

Position Overview

As the Assistant Director of Talent & Culture at Cabot Cape Breton, working with the Director of Talent & Culture, you will take the lead on the development and implementation of Human Resource policies, processes, and programs. This position offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to leave your mark on a fast-growing, internationally recognized brand. The successful candidate will, in all things, embrace and exemplify Cabot’s core values: “Confidence, Authenticity, Humility and Warmth.”

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy:

Building Consultative Partnerships: Leading initiatives around our resonant employee voice, conducting needs analysis, and building strong professional relationships with a diverse group of individuals working towards common goals.

Organizational Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement: Tackling complex issues, finding creative solutions, and developing data-drive strategies. Have a growth mindset toward people, situations, and events and persist in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks.

Encouraging Development: Contributing to the professional growth of individuals through performance management and contributing to a culture of learning and development.

Navigating Change: You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leading organizational change initiatives and encouraging others to see or do things in a new way while maintaining outcome focus.

Contributing to Community and Culture: Shaping and maintaining a positive organizational culture, fostering diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace environment where employees feel valued.

Celebrating Success: Embrace a positive outlook, finding joy in recognizing and rewarding employees for their contributions, implementing employee recognition programs, and celebrating organizational successes.

Key Functions

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of Cabot Cape Breton’s Talent & Culture Department and play a critical role in the implementation of Cabot’s Talent & Culture strategy.
• Supporting our team and attracting & selecting exceptional talent; working to build a strong employment brand.
• Developing & administering employee-centric programs that build engagement, learning & excellence.
• Learning and leveraging the programs and procedures that are necessary for our employees to do their best work, including payroll, time & attendance, HRIS, LMS, & safety & compliance.
• Develop and implement strategies to support Diversity and Inclusion within the organization.
• Promote positive employee relations through an environment that encourages open communication, trust, mutual respect, and fun.
• Assist Departmental Leaders and Senior Managers with the development of specific action plans to address issues and concerns identified in employee feedback.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and service standards.

- Leading special projects - tell us what you are passionate about and run with it.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience Human Resources experience, partnering with operational teams as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more of: Employee Engagement, Total Rewards, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Payroll, and/or Occupational Health & Safety.
• CPHR (or equivalent) designation or working towards
• Able to leverage technologies, skilled in social media with strong abilities in MS Office Suite, including MS Excel.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• An influential relationship builder with an approachable and collaborative leadership style.
• Highly responsible, inclusive, & reliable

Requirements of the role you should be aware of:

Based on the nature of our business and the service we provide to our guests, to work with us, you must consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment and an additional criminal background check every two years.

As we support hospitality operations, you can anticipate a schedule that will involve day and occasionally, evening, night, and weekend work.

Cabot Cape Breton promotes diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity employment and is committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you need accommodation to participate in our selection process, please contact us.

Got questions? Reach out to us at careers@cabotcapebreton.com.

To submit your application, visit cabotcapebreton.com/careers. We genuinely appreciate every application we receive, and while we value each candidate, we will only be able to contact those selected for an interview.

Thank you for considering a career with us!