JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about driving organizational growth and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development? We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and driven leader to lead our HR initiatives and programs that shape the future of our workforce.
This pivotal role oversees organization development and design, learning, emerging talent and engagement programs, diversity, equity & inclusion, performance management, and succession planning. To deliver success in this role, you must be able to juggle multiple priorities across a broad portfolio and be able to build strong relationships across the organization, including executives. We are looking for someone with a wide range of HR experiences who can demonstrate strong people management capabilities combined with proven experience in building and executing on large, business wide programs with measurable impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Management: You will lead a dedicated team of specialists and senior specialists, guiding them in supporting and improving talent management processes and initiatives.
• Strategic Leadership: You will develop and implement innovative strategies, workplans, and programs to enhance employee retention, development, and organizational change capacity.
• Program Oversight: You will oversee the execution of initiatives related to organization development, learning, emerging talent, Engagement, DEI, performance management, and succession planning.
• Collaborative Partnership: You will work closely with our Centre of Excellence at JDI Corporate to understand, support, and implement centralized talent development and management programs. You will also partner regularly with leaders and executives across the organization and building strong relationships with external and community partners.
• Data Literacy: You will use data from a variety of sources to help inform key decisions and processes and translate information into a compelling story. You will provide reporting to both internal and external stakeholders that tells stories of our success and how we are driving positive change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in talent and performance management, organization development, and DEI initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Excellent strategic thinking and program management capabilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on building strong partnerships across the organization.
• Strong data literacy and storytelling.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.