About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources; the Manager, Talent and Organizational Development provides strategic, operational leadership, tactical advice and guidance for a range of Human Resources programs that influence the employment experience at WCBNS: including learning and development, employee engagement, leadership development, performance management, reward and recognition, diversity and inclusion, talent development, workforce planning, succession planning, and policy management.
As a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team, this role contributes to the development and execution of the organization's People Strategy and champions initiatives that strengthen leadership capacity, employee growth, succession readiness, and organizational performance. Through innovative learning, talent, and organizational development practices, the Manager fosters a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce while ensuring employees and leaders have the capabilities required to meet current and future business needs.
The Manager, Talent and Organizational Development is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the organization’s enterprise talent, leadership, learning, and change strategies. This role establishes and applies leading practices in organizational leadership effectiveness, learning transformation, and change to enable sustainable business, cultural, and workforce outcomes.
This position provides enterprise leadership in the development of talent and leadership frameworks, programs, and initiatives that build current and future organizational capability. The Manager is accountable for anticipating future workforce and skill requirements, identifying talent gaps, and developing workforce plans aligned with business strategy.
The Manager is accountable for WCBNS' Learning and Development Strategy, including governance, enterprise learning priorities, and the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning solutions. Particular emphasis is placed on leadership development, management effectiveness, professional growth, and the development of critical organizational competencies. The role ensures learning strategies remain contemporary, scalable, and aligned with best practices in adult learning, talent development, and workforce capability building.
Your Experience & Skills
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Talent Development, Leadership Development, Learning and Development, or Organizational Development.
- Minimum three years of leadership experience.
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset.
- Certificate in Adult Education, Leadership Coaching, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related discipline is considered an asset.
- Experience designing and implementing leadership development, talent management, performance management, workforce planning, succession planning, and workforce capability programs.
Work Group Knowledge:
Talent and Leadership Development Functional Acumen: Possesses extensive knowledge of leadership development, talent management, succession planning, employee development, coaching, adult learning principles, and workforce capability building. Maintains current knowledge through professional development, industry research, and external networks.
Learning and Development Functional Acumen: The Manager, Talent and Organizational Development possesses in depth knowledge of current and evolving learning and development practices and principals and maintains current knowledge in this field by reviewing relevant materials and journals, and by maintaining professional contacts.
Organizational Development Functional Acumen: The Manager, Talent and Organizational Development possesses in depth knowledge of the systems, people, structures and policies and procedures and maintains current knowledge by reviewing relevant materials and journals that enhance current practices and principles thereby directly impact the organization’s culture and overall employee experience.
Business Acumen: The Manager, Talent and Organizational Development has a good understanding of general business concepts and effectively applies general business knowledge to the issues along with an HR/Change lens.
Responsibility for Work of Others: This position includes direct supervision of 2-4 non-union Human Resources employees.
Travel: Occasional travel is a requirement of this position.
Perks of Joining Our Team
- Flexibility/Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- A passionate team and a supportive work environment
Application Details
Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting.
Accommodation Request
WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at recruitment@wcb.ns.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.
To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.