EPCOR is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our People and Culture
team as Director, Talent & Rewards. This enterprise-wide role is responsible for
shaping and delivering programs that support EPCOR’s workforce, leadership
capability, and organizational culture. You will lead a high-performing team of
70+ employees through six Senior Managers that includes Total Rewards, Learning,
Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition. A key accountability is the
development and delivery of people and culture programming to ensure EPCOR has
the capability to meet current and future business needs.
What you’d be responsible for
In the role of Director, Talent & Rewards, you are accountable to the Senior
Vice President, Corporate Services and will have the following key
accountabilities (but are not limited to these):
- Develop and execute a strategy for Talent & Rewards that aligns with EPCOR’s
People and Culture Strategy.
- Oversee the administration and execution of Total Rewards programs across
North America, including:
- Broad-based compensation programming and administration
- Executive compensation and incentive programs
- Retirement programming, including pension and savings plans
- Supplemental pension arrangements
- Health benefits and wellness initiatives
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, governance requirements, and
reporting obligations.
- Drive leadership assessment, succession planning, and professional
development initiatives.
- Lead the design and delivery of technical, compliance, and leadership
learning programs across North American operations.
- Deliver Talent Management programming related to career development, hybrid
work, engagement, inclusion, belonging and workplace culture.
- Lead workforce planning and ensure replacement plans are in place for
critical roles.
- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to source critical talent
and support EPCOR’s growth.
- Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure program
effectiveness.
What’s required to be successful
Qualifications, experience and behaviours you possess are:
Education
Required:
- Degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, Human Resources, or a related field.
Preferred:
- Graduate-level education (e.g., MBA, Master’s in HR, Organizational
Development, or Leadership).
- Professional certifications such as CPHR, CCP, or GRP.
Experience
Required:
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years at a senior
leadership level.
- Led the development of North American Total Rewards programs, including pay
and incentive programs, executive pay, retirement and pension plans,
supplemental arrangements, health benefits, and wellness initiatives.
- Led the development and delivery of Talent Management programs to support
succession planning, leadership development, performance management,
and organizational design.
- Led the development and delivery of technical, compliance, and leadership
training programs.
- Managed and enhanced end-to-end Talent Acquisition, including workforce
planning, sourcing strategies, and system implementation.
Preferred:
- Experience in regulated and unionized environments, with multi-jurisdictional
HR operations across Canada and the U.S.
- Proven success presenting to or advising Boards or Board Committees,
particularly related to compensation, incentives, executive compensation and
succession planning.
- Led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including culture change,
leadership development, and organizational redesign.
Technical Skills
- Strong project management skills, business acumen, and strategic thinking.
- Expertise in the design and development of North American Compensation
Systems.
- Expertise in leadership development, succession planning, and learning
programs.
- Working knowledge of stratified organization design systems.
EPCOR’s Leadership Competencies
- Drive for Results
- Enterprise Perspective
- Gain Support
- Build Momentum
- Collaborate Effectively
- Lead Teams
- Develop Talent
- Leadership Maturity
EPCOR’s Core Behaviours
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Humility
- Belonging
- Purpose
- Learning
- Drive Results
- Safety and Sustainability
Other important facts about this job
Status: Full-time Permanent
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
To ensure your application is recognized as internal, please apply using your
EPCOR email address.
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Please note the following information:
- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age,
successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of
secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a
valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable
background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or
credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions
required an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by
law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also
be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection
process and this exercise will be used as part of the selection criterion.
- To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be
in good physical condition and willing to working in all weather conditions.
Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be
required.
