Director, Talent Programs

This position is open to: Internal and External applicants

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a full-time Director, Talent Programs to join our dynamic People, Culture and Performance division. 

Talent Programs is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services through delivering core human resources programs to the organization ensuring standards, policies and guidelines are followed, but also providing the delivery of a consistent and high-quality employee experience. 

In this role, you will report to the Vice-President, People, Culture and Performance and will oversee a portfolio of important Talent Programs.  These include: 

• Total Rewards 
• Talent Acquisition 
• Employee Safety and Wellness (inclusive of occupational health and safety, disability management, and internal wellness programming) 
• Recognition 
• Payroll 
• Continuous Improvement

Formula for success 

• Leveraging your strategic planning and delivery experience, you will identify the improvement and modernization path to ensure these programs reflect our strategic talent intent, enhance our employee experience, as well as all corporate, compliance and professional standards and requirements. 
• Using your people leadership abilities and experience, you will lead a team with subject matter experts who provide outstanding employee services and innovate to constantly improve the functions provided to the organization.
• Utilizing your ability to lead and work collaboratively across diverse teams, you will provide leadership, guidance and direction over activities related to the design, planning and implementation of Talent Programs projects for example, a national onboarding program, an employee recognition strategy, HR software implementation. 
• Focusing on your ability to develop and implement effective programs, strategies, and procedures, you will direct the teams in the department to ensure consistent national services with a vision for the future – a proactive view of the functions looking to be best in class. 
• Utilizing your exceptional relationship building skills, you will collaborate with the People Culture and Performance leadership team to define, plan, and execute divisional strategies and plans. 
• Leveraging your excellent communication and presentation skills, you will communicate deliverables in accordance with divisional and corporate processes and present at Executive Management as well as Board Talent Management meetings. 

Desired education and skills

• A minimum of 10 years comprehensive and varied experience in a related field, including 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience leading direct and indirect reports.
• Meaningful experience in a unionized environment, preferably in a regulated (GMP manufacturing) or health care setting, including strategic planning, program development and implementation, managing people and budgets. 
• Change management experience in guiding managers to create an environment that facilitates and encourages positive change. 
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation
• Annual performance award up to 12%
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location a minimum of 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• Travel will be required, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis to other Canadian Blood Services centres. 

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your next step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.