Director, Talent Management

About this position

Position Title:    Director, Talent Management

Division:              People & Culture

Reports To:         Vice President, People & Culture                             

Location:             Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work: 3 days in office)

TVO Media Education Group (TVO.me) is a social impact organization at the intersection of digital learning, journalism, and immersive storytelling. As creators of award-winning content, we are on a journey to build a more informed, knowledgeable, and educated Ontario. We are unapologetic about our purpose — everything we do is about inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. That is our why.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

At TVO we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. We foster an environment where everyone is heard, feels valued and has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to learning, and we learn better together with a diverse team of employees that are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. With this goal in mind, at TVO we celebrate individual differences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent. At TVO, we recognize the importance of using anti-oppression practices, both within our organization and in our content.

We encourage applications from those belonging to underrepresented groups as well as all other qualified candidates.

Who We Are

As part of an ambitious new strategic vision, TVO is transforming itself and the digital learning and media landscapes. We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change. We understand and celebrate that we are better together.

We are proud to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2023, recognized for our work-life balance, mental health supports, company culture and flexibility. This is a testament to the impactful work we do for Ontarians every day. It is also a reflection of how quickly we have responded to employee feedback about how, when and where they want to work.

The Opportunity

The Director, Talent Management will play a pivotal role in creating a high-performing, adaptable and forward-thinking organization through development and execution of an integrated and comprehensive approach to key talent initiatives. This role reports to the Vice President, People & Culture and is a member of the People & Culture (P&C) Leadership Team and TVO’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and ensure efficient team operations to support an engaged workforce through the full employee lifecycle. This role is a blend of strategic and hands-on. We are seeking a self-starter, who will develop a team and structure to shape the Talent Management landscape at TVO.

How you will make an impact

Talent Management Strategy & Execution:

• Talent Management Strategies: Create and implement strategies using a deep understanding of the organization to inform talent priorities and ensure an integrated approach across all deliverables.
• Learning & Development: Drive a culture of continuous learning, identify capability gaps, designs and leads the implementation of comprehensive learning opportunities for employees to grow and develop their careers.
• Leadership Development: Develop people leaders’ capability to lead, manage and coach their teams and foster cross-functional team collaboration.
• Performance Management: Oversee performance management program and capability building and align individual performance with organizational priorities.
• Talent Identification & Succession Planning: Develops and implements strategies to identify, develop, and maintain a robust pipeline of talent for key leadership and critical roles.
• Employee Engagement & Experience: Implement our employee engagement survey and drive initiatives focused on employee retention and recognition.
• Talent Acquisition: Build our employer brand to attract diverse talent and oversee our recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Integrate DEI principles into all talent management strategies and practices to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Reports and Analytics: Oversee development of reports and dashboards to drive more data-informed decisions and measure impact of our efforts and recommends strategic solutions to address trends and issues.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Team Leadership: Manage a team responsible for learning, organizational development, and talent acquisition. Provides leadership and supervision of team through effective coaching that results in operational excellence.
• Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership and guidance within the People & Culture team and the organization through expert counsel and recommendations.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, negotiates contracts and ensures vendors deliver quality services.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to TVO

• 7-10 years of management experience in design and execution of integrated Talent Management strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Post-secondary degree in a related field (eg: Organizational Development, Human Resources) or equivalent experience.
• Designations such as CHRP, CTDP are preferred and an asset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Partners effectively across multiple functions and experience coaching senior stakeholders.
•  Experience analyzing data and trends to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
•  Proven history of success in leading change and influencing others.
• Motivated to pursue new and alternative strategies along with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a multi-unionized environment and/or public sector an asset.
• Self-starter with proven ability to pivot between strategic and hands-on work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• You live our values: we value bold thinking, we embrace change, we thrive with diverse voices, we honour our commitments, we're better together.

TVO.me & YOU

We are a learning organization. It is at the core of everything we do, and each individual at TVO invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other’s knowledge. Whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch and learns, who make up a team transforming the digital learning and media landscapes. (benefits, remote work, vacation pay)

At TVO, we roll up our sleeves every day, adapting to change, and working cross functionally with great teams and experts in their respective fields. Collaboration is the fuel of our organization and what enables our progress.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight-knit community – whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

TVO Media Education Group is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Find and follow us on: LinkedIn (@tvontario), YouTube (@tvotoday), Twitter (@TVO), Facebook (@TVOdocs), and Instagram (@theagendatvo).

We invite you to submit your application by August 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

 To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at https://tvo.me/work-with-us/ .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to accommodations@tvo.org.