Manager, Talent and Performance

Permanent Full Time

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The Manager Talent & Performance enables enterprisewide talent and performance excellence by leading the endtoend execution of talent review succession and performance management cycles. This role ensures programs are operationally effective insightdriven and aligned to business priorities. You will translate strategy into consistent highquality outcomes across the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Talent Review & Succession Delivery

• Manage endtoend execution of annual talent review and succession cycles (timelines tools governance outputs)
• Ensure consistent high-quality assessments of performance potential and readiness across leadership populations with a dedicated focus on AVP and Director talent assessments in partnership with Director HRBPs and HR Business Partners
• Partner with HRBPs and leaders to strengthen succession depth and mitigate talent risk
• Translate outcomes into actionable talent plans that improve bench strength and readiness
  
  

2. Performance Management Excellence

• Manage the broad-based all employee Canada Life performance cycles (goal setting midyear yearend) with a focus on quality consistency and completion
• Embed differentiated performance practices including executivelevel processes and calibration rigour
• Strengthen performance culture through clear standards leader enablement and continuous feedback loops
• Identify gaps in performance execution and implement improvements to elevate organizational capability
  
  

3. Talent Insights & DataDriven Decision Making

• Deliver actionable insights on bench strength succession coverage readiness and diversity metrics
• Ensure the integrity quality and usability of performance and talent data to support informed executive decision-making; partners with key stakeholders to strengthen data governance and continuously improve data quality
• Synthesize insights into clear compelling narratives and recommendations for senior leaders
  
  

4. Stakeholder Enablement & Advisory

• Equip HR Business Partners and leaders with tools training and guidance to deliver talent and performance processes effectively
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent practices enabling consistent application across the business
• Support executive materials and governance forums with clear insightdriven outputs
  
  

5. Talent Programs & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage and optimize SuccessFactors (People Zone) to enable the seamless execution of talent and performance processes data integrity reporting and user adoption across Canada Life
• Lead continuous improvement of talent and performance processes based on stakeholder feedback and outcomes
• Identify friction points and implement scalable solutions to improve efficiency and experience
• Partner on enterprise talent initiatives (e.g. executive assessments coaching development programs)
  
  
  

What You Bring:

• 57 years of experience leading endtoend talent and performance programs in a complex organization
• Strong expertise in talent review succession planning and performance management practices
• Proven ability to generate insights and translate data into actionable business outcomes
• Credibility and influence with HR leaders and senior stakeholders
• Strong project management problemsolving and continuous improvement mindset
• As this position is posted in several locations we specific that bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.
  
  

The Impact You Will Have:

• Strengthens leadership pipeline and succession coverage
• Elevates quality and consistency of performance management
• Enables datadriven talent decisions at senior levels
• Improves execution efficiency and adoption of talent programs across Canada Life

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The base salary for this position is between $86600 - $125000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

Wereunited by a shared purpose: to improve the financialphysicaland mental well-beingof Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

Werelooking for people who live our values everyday: we step up we do the right thing and we deliver for our customerscommunitiesand each you someone who always strives to do the right thing who steps up for themselves and others and who delivers with impact Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

Were committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Heres what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.

• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefitsplus a $5000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal dayswe support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension planshare ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.

• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs service milestone celebrations employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)mentorshipprogramssocialclubsandevents.

Learn moreaboutCanada Life.

Werecommitted to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact. All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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