Talent Management Senior Manager in Ottawa

Join a dynamic team of HR professionals dedicated to shaping the future of talent management. As the Senior Manager, Talent Management, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a broad range of strategic and operational human resources services that support the organization's people and business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience and recognized expertise across multiple human resources disciplines, including recruitment, workforce planning, job evaluation, performance management, HR programs, competency-based management, and other related areas. You are a trusted advisor who understands how to translate HR strategies into practical solutions that drive organizational success.

This role requires a strong understanding of the legislative, policy, and collective agreement frameworks governing federal institutions. You will leverage your expertise, judgment, and problem-solving skills to navigate complex HR matters while ensuring alignment with the Service’s strategic priorities and operational goals.

As a leader, you will provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to a dedicated Talent Management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can influence organizational success, lead meaningful HR initiatives, and design and implement talent management solutions in a fast-paced operational environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

• Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• 35‑hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on‑site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O‑Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Conditions of employment

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Site Access Clearance and a PPS Enhanced Reliability Status. Security screening is separate from the selection process, and includes forms, fingerprinting, background and reference checks, as well as a security interview. The ability to verify required information, including periods of residence, may affect eligibility or processing time. Appointment is conditional on meeting the required security standard.

Operational Requirements

Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, sometimes on short notice. Willingness and ability to carry a mobile device and respond to clients when operationally required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:

• EDUCATION: A university degree from a recognized institution in industrial relations, human resources, public or business administration, law, political science or in another related field OR an acceptable combination of experience, training and education. The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.
• EXPERIENCES: Recent and significant experience leading complex talent management initiatives, including providing strategic advice to senior management; significant experience designing, implementing or substantially improving recruitment processes, tools or service-delivery models; significant experience building trusted relationships and influencing clients, partners or senior leaders in complex or sensitive situations; recent experience leading and managing human resources in a complex organizational environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of how recruitment data, performance measures and digital tools can be used to improve service delivery and hiring outcomes.

COMPETENCIES

• Innovative and Practical Problem Solving (Thinking Skills)
• Diplomacy and Influence (Communication)
• Hands‑on Leadership and Team Development (Teamwork and Collaboration)
• Ability to Deliver Results Under Pressure and Ambiguity (Client Service Orientation)

Language requirements

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• A Recognized professional designation in Human Resources or Talent Management.
• Recent experience developing inclusive attraction, sourcing or recruitment strategies for diverse talent pools.
• Experience using recruitment technology, automation, analytics, dashboards or performance indicators to improve efficiency, service quality or hiring outcomes.
• Experience in Hay Plan job evaluation methodology.
• Recent and significant experience in the development of corporate human resources strategies or programs within the public sector.
• Significant experience in Human Resources analytics and Human Resources KPI (Key Performance Indicators) reporting.

Our commitment: We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self‑declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.