Manager, Talent Development

You were made to save animals, we take care of the rest. Founded in 2006, VetStrategy is Canada’s largest operator of veterinary hospitals and clinics. The company operates over 340 hospitals and clinics across Canada and employs over 5,500, dedicated veterinary professionals. VetStrategy has undergone a tremendous amount of growth and continues to grow at a rapid pace. Our business model is simple; we work with our veterinary partners to acquire ownership in veterinary hospitals, and then help in the management of these practices. This allows the medical team to focus on practicing first-rate medicine, and allows the clinic’s staff, clients, and patients to benefit from experienced business operators and managers.

We are seeking a dedicated HR professional to oversee performance management process, succession planning, leadership development, EVP, and engagement activities. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our workforce through effective talent strategies and programs that will enhance business productivity and prepare our team for the organization’s future state. Drive innovative HR programs that enhance employee development, engagement, internal mobility, and recognition, while addressing the evolving needs of our workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy 
•    Create and implement a comprehensive talent strategy aligned with VetStrategy's business goals and culture.
•    Develop and implement programs for high-potential employees to prepare future leaders and enhance organizational capabilities.
•    Develop and implement strategies to enhance the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract, retain, and engage top talent.
•    Design and shape the talent philosophy across the company that connects to our views on growth, development, evaluation, and compensation.
•    Oversee succession planning processes and talent review strategy to identify gaps, promote internal mobility, and ensure leadership continuity.
•    Identify meaningful and simplified KPIs across various components of talent development and engagement. Establish reporting frameworks and cadence for the team to execute.

Talent Management
•    Develop and refine biannual talent review processes to ensure equitable talent evaluation outcomes.
•    Apply a balanced approach between systems thinking and a human centric view, and use diagnostic models and data, to design and develop differentiated talent programs.
•    Build manager and leadership capability in managing, assessing, evaluating, and developing talent.
•    Support various departments with proactive talent management plans that ensure we have the right talent in the right roles.
•    Build success profiles for specific levels and roles and support leadership in calibrating talent to a high standard.
•    Establish success metrics and goals for top talent retention, attrition, promotion, and org health practices.

Leadership Development
•    Establish a continuous learning and development framework to encourage skill-building, performance excellence, and professional growth at all levels.
•    Design and deliver scalable leadership development programs to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
•    Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of talent development and organizational initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business outcomes.
•    Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, using data to tell the story of our talent’s growth and organizational progress.

Performance Management
•    Design and implement performance management systems that drive accountability, development, and high performance, connected to compensation.
•    Develop manager proficiency in managing talent performance.
•    Use data-driven insights to refine our performance management systems, identify skill gaps, and create development opportunities for all team members.
•    Support the integration of advanced HR technologies to optimize employee performance.
•    Continuously scan the business and external market for innovation, and then apply it.

Qualifications:
•    Proven expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and employee value proposition development to support strategic business goals.
•    A track record of successfully implementing innovative talent management strategies that elevate employee engagement and organizational performance.
•    Strong strategic thinking, data analysis, and program evaluation skills to drive continuous improvement.
•    Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
•    Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
•    Ability to manage highly confidential information
•    Sense of initiative, autonomy, and attention to detail
•    Bilingualism (English/French) is an added advantage

Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.