Director, Talent (Talent Acquisition & Talent Development)

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About the People & Culture team: 

The People & Culture (P&C) team are responsive and adaptive folks who are passionate about fostering Wave’s inclusive and award-winning culture and are true company ambassadors who understand our Wavers can’t do their jobs if we don’t do ours. We challenge each other’s thinking and are continuously looking to solve problems collaboratively, while always prioritizing the employee experience. 

About the role:

The Director, Talent will be responsible for the Talent function of P&C, overseeing Talent Acquisition and Talent Development, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and cultural transformation.  This newly created role will rebuild our talent function and will play a key part in shaping our talent strategy.  By enhancing our recruitment processes and building our employment brand while building a talent development strategy and supporting programs, this role will play a key part in building a high performance organization through a culture of continuous learning and development. 

Here’s How You Make an Impact:

  • Talent Acquisition:
  • Oversee the development of an inclusive recruitment process that reflects the values and strategic direction of Wave, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and a best-in-class candidate experience that attracts top talent
  • Optimize recruitment systems and processes to improve candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction
  • Oversee the development and delivery of internal training and certification programs for hiring managers
  • Enhance and promote the company’s Employee Value Proposition and employer brand to attract high quality candidates and position the company as an employer of choice
  • Lead the development of innovative recruitment processes and sourcing strategies for difficult to fill positions

  • Talent Development:
  • Consult and collaborate with stakeholders across Wave to design and deliver impactful learning programs 
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive talent development strategy in collaboration with the P&C team that supports the company’s transformation and objectives
  • Work with the People Operations team to build out development planning and career pathing within the Growth module in our people management system
  • Oversee the design and delivery of training programs, including leadership development, technical skills training, and soft skills enhancement
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement ensuring that initiatives are aligned with business needs and employee career growth
  • Build relationships with external vendors and utilize, as needed
  • Contribute to performance management programs and processes through training to ensure all employees receive relevant and timely feedback throughout the year

  • Leadership:
  • Evaluate effectiveness of practices and processes and assess the need for change
  • Establish overall goals and objectives for the team, identifying areas for improvement and change and identifying metrics to analyze impact
  • Lead, motivate, and support a high-performing team of professionals
  • Exercise commercial mindedness while managing budgets and expenditures
  • Keep up-to-date on talent acquisition and talent development trends and practices
  • Champion equity and diversity in all talent programs and processes in support of an inclusive culture and work environment

    • You Thrive Here By Possessing the Following:

  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in talent management, with experience being a successful people leader
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
  • Excitement about a greenfield opportunity
  • Relevant HR or L&D certifications are a plus
  • Advanced knowledge of talent sourcing and selection techniques and effective use of technology
  • Exceptional collaboration skills with a passion for building an inclusive work environment
  • Hands-on experience as a recruiter and using applicant tracking and recruitment tools
  • Experience with Lever and Lattice is an asset
    • At Wave, you’re treated like the incredible human being you are. 

    Work From Where You Work Best: We will always have a welcoming, energizing, and world-class office (in Toronto) with a space for you. Or, if you’re more comfortable working from home, the choice is yours.
    We Care About Future You: You will stretch yourself and you will grow at Wave. You will also be supported on this journey with diverse learning experiences, educational allowances, mentorship, and so much more.
    We Support the Full You: We make a serious investment in your health & wellness. When we think about benefits we think about body, mind, & soul and we take this stuff very seriously. 
    We Take Care of the Fundamentals: Fair compensation, all the office perks you’d want, and the various goodies you’d expect from a growing tech company. This is the obvious stuff, but we don’t want you to think we forgot!

    We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates the best workplace. We embrace our differences, value individuality, and the broad spectrum of every Waver's skills and abilities. We challenge each other from a place of respect and pursuit of continuous growth. We trust each other and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, everyday. As Wavers, our voices matter, our opinions are met with an open mind. The best ideas win, no matter whose they are.  Contributing to an inclusive culture is a part of all of our job descriptions. 

    We’ve been continuously recognized as one of Canada's Top Ten Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of Canada’s Great Places to Work in categories including Technology, Millennials, Mental Health, Inclusion and Women.  

    Are you ready to be a Waver? Join us!
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