Senior Talent Management Advisor

On behalf of our oil & gas client, Vaquarii is seeking a Senior Talent Management Consultant for a 12-Month Contract with a high possibility of extension or conversion to full-time employment.

The perfect candidate will support internal clients in delivering complex programs and initiatives that are strategic in nature and have substantial implications for the organization’s performance. The Talent Management (TM) team focuses on diagnosing, designing and implementing talent programs, processes, projects, initiatives, capabilities and culture.

Services would be carried out though a Hybrid Work Schedule from their downtown Calgary headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the design, development, execution, and sustainment of practical, fit-for-purpose programs such as talent assessments and succession planning, performance management, onboarding/offboarding, survey/listening strategy, early career development, leadership and employee development programs
• Partner with HR Business Partners to communicate, deploy and continuously improve Talent Management programs and processes to ensure effective delivery and client experience that achieves intended outcomes
• Partner with other internal HR COEs to report on and provide insights into our talent programs including our leadership pipeline based on analysis of data and metrics
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to automate and efficiently deliver, track and measure outcomes of our talent programs
• Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to clearly define requirements and create/source practical solutions to support enterprise talent management needs
• Support vendor relationships for TC’s talent management offerings to ensure effective and consistent client experience
• Informally coach and support the development of HR colleagues in talent processes and programs as appropriate

Must Have Skills:

1. 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or related HR COE functions
2. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Talent Management programs
3. Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills
4. Experience using talent data, metrics, and workforce insights to drive decision-making
5. Proven experience leading large-scale Talent Management initiatives or organizational change programs

Nice to Have Skills:

1. Experience within the oil & gas, energy, utilities, or other large enterprise environments
2. Experience with Talent Management technology platforms
3. Professional certifications or advanced education

Job Location:

• Downtown Calgary, Alberta
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Mon/Tue/Thu in office)

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

This is much more than a Talent Management Specialist. The role is operating at a strategic, enterprise-wide level and is responsible for designing, implementing, governing, and continuously improving talent programs across the organization.