Director, Talent

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

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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 r