Manager, Talent Management and Organizational Development

Are you ready to lead talent development and organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, purpose-driven organization? If you're a strategic and visionary leader passionate about building workforce capabilities and shaping the future of work, we want to hear from you!

WorkSafeBC, a respected leader in workplace health and safety across British Columbia, is looking for an experienced Manager, Talent Management & Organizational Development to join our People and Culture Division. You'll oversee the effective delivery and execution of programs, services, and processes that support departmental goals and advance WorkSafeBC’s talent and leadership development priorities.

In this key role, you'll help shape and implement strategies that build strong internal talent pipelines, enhance leadership readiness, and align workforce capabilities with organizational objectives. You'll support and operationalize enterprise-wide talent development initiatives led by the Senior Manager and Director, driving programs in areas such as succession planning, leadership development, career pathing, learning pathways, co-op student experiences, and talent calibration.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, enable growth, and help shape the future of WorkSafeBC. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and foster a culture of continuous development, apply now and be part of our transformative journey.

This is a temporary role for 12 months. 

How you’ll make a difference: You’ll build and empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.

Where you’ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

• Design and execute strategies and processes to ensure effective delivery and implementation of services, initiatives, and programs to support talent development and readiness and succession planning by:
  • Lead the implementation of Talent and OD programs by executing the roadmap set by the Senior Manager, managing internal and external resources, and aligning initiatives with WorkSafeBC’s 3-year workforce plan.
  • Drive talent development and employee experience strategies, including leadership succession, talent readiness, and EDI initiatives, to support a strong and future-ready workforce.
  • Utilize data and systems (e.g., HCM, LXP) to track and report on key metrics, develop dashboards, and provide insights that inform program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Learning and Development, Communications, and other stakeholders to deliver aligned programs, communicate initiatives, and stay current on best practices in talent and organizational development.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment by promoting open communication, staff engagement, teamwork, and recognition, while supporting change and new initiatives.
• Lead the development and execution of operational plans and talent strategies, including succession planning, employee experience, and development programs aligned with WorkSafeBC’s strategic priorities.
• Manage the delivery of Talent and Organizational Development (TOD) programs through a mix of internal and external resources, ensuring alignment with the organization's multi-year workforce plan.
• Implement and evaluate talent development initiatives including leadership succession, coaching, EDI-focused programs, and employee experience strategies to build internal capacity and readiness.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned staff, including performance management, goal setting, coaching, hiring, and development to support individual and team success.
• Monitor and manage budgets, systems, and metrics related to talent development programs, including the use of HCM/HRMS and learning experience platforms for data tracking and visualization.
• Collaborate across departments and stakeholders such as Learning and Development, Corporate Communications, and external vendors to align initiatives and effectively communicate progress.
• Maintain HR and TOD expertise by staying current on trends and best practices, conducting research, preparing reports and presentations, and supporting special projects as needed.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We’re looking for someone who has the following:

• Demonstrated leadership or senior specialist experience within large, complex organizations, with a proven ability to drive organization-wide change and collaborate across departments.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and measuring comprehensive talent development programs, focusing on leadership competency development at mid- and senior levels.
• Experience building and managing career and skills development pathways supporting vertical and lateral growth across functions.
• Strong background in defining, integrating, and evolving critical leadership competencies into learning and development strategies.
• Proven success leading talent readiness and succession planning initiatives, including fast-tracking high-potential leaders for key roles.
• Skilled in designing and scaling executive leadership and workforce readiness programs and partnering with executive teams to deliver strategic talent initiatives.
• Proficient in talent program design, delivery, and coaching methodologies, focusing on tracking progression, development, and organizational impact.
• Experienced using HCM systems (such as Oracle, Workday, or SuccessFactors) to capture, analyze, and apply talent metrics to drive program effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Your background and experience

• An undergraduate degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related discipline
• Master’s in human resources, I/O Psychology, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or related discipline considered an asset
• Experience in designing and implementing Career Pathing and Skills Pathways
• Seven to ten years of experience in talent and leadership development or a related field, including 5 years of progressive experience and demonstrated effectiveness in leading talent and leadership development-related initiatives and programs within a complex, unionized/non-unionized organization

We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do has an impact on people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• A defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire.
• Four weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service.
• A benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account.
• Optional leave arrangements.
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more).

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary: $116,186– $141,166/annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.