Senior Talent Development and Capability Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety First - Going home safe and well

• Client Focus - Deliver on our promise

• Integrity - Always do the right thing

• Create Opportunity - For our people to excel

The Talent Development and Capability Manager lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of competency frameworks and talent development initiatives that accelerate project, program, and construction management capability within the GO expansion team of the capital programs group (CPG). Reporting to the head of capability, this role manages the full lifecycle of competency frameworks - including development, assessment, evaluation, and enhancement - to support effective delivery of complex rail infrastructure programs in Canada.

As the Delivery Partner, the Talent Development and Capability Manager manage learning and capability-building initiatives to foster a sustainable, high-performing culture that drives employee engagement and retention. The role is key to enhancing client processes, integrating new talent management initiatives, and leaving a legacy of empowered teams and repeatable delivery success.

This is a hybrid role based in Toronto and required in office 4 - 5 days per week.

Reports to: Head of capability.

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months, with the potential for a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Competency Framework Leadership: Managing a multi-disciplinary team of people within the program team and Metrolinx to design, enhance, and maintain competency frameworks, ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices. regularly update frameworks with improved indicators and refresh benchmarks against existing roles.
• Talent Development Program Management: Managing the design and delivery of talent development programs, including the technical and program management leadership to accelerate employee growth and readiness for future program and project leadership roles.
• Assessment And Analysis: Overseeing the administration of annual competency assessments for all grades, deliver comprehensive analysis, and use insights to inform development strategies and organizational planning.
• Learning And Capability Building: Developing and delivering learning content (workshops, e-learning, cross-functional training) and co-create individual learning plans (ILPs) with employees and managers. Ensure learning pathways are structured, outcome-oriented, and accessible at all levels and support building capability into teams.
• Strategic Integration: Building clear links between competency frameworks, DSDP work, and employee engagement/retention strategies. Integrating frameworks into job descriptions, onboarding, and performance management processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and project partners, to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of frameworks and capability programs.
• Digital Enablement And Data Analysis: Leveraging digital tools to automate and streamline competency assessment workflows. Analyze data on competency completions and learning interventions, producing actionable reports and insights.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitoring feedback and assessment data to drive ongoing improvements in frameworks, learning assets, and service delivery. Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in talent and capability development.

You'll Need To Have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in talent development - developing and managing competency frameworks, ideally in project/program management or related sectors.
• Experience in organizational development, learning and development, or business administration.
• Strong project management, organizational, and facilitation skills.
• Advanced digital literacy, including MS Office suite, SharePoint, Power BI, and learning technologies.
• Experience in data analysis and performance dashboard creation.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and change management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Experience with articulate storyline 360 and Microsoft project for the web is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the construction or railway industry is an advantage.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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