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Dalhousie University is a vibrant community of 13 faculties, 6,000 faculty and staff, and 18,500 students. An influential driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development, Dalhousie has campuses in Halifax and Truro and a satellite of its Medical School in Saint John, New Brunswick. The university, poised to celebrate 200 years of academic excellence in 2018, is united in a purpose-driven quest to make a lasting impact on the world. For the fourth consecutive year, Dalhousie is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President (Human Resources), the Director, Talent Management is accountable to develop and oversee the delivery of integrated HR practices and processes to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest people. In alignment with Inspiration and Impact: Dalhousie Strategic Direction, the Director will advance human resource strategies and plans to support current and emerging practices in areas of diversity and inclusion, engagement, recruitment and retention, career development, performance development, organizational effectiveness, and wellness.

The Director will provide counsel and advice to university leaders to support positive workplaces through talent management strategies. The Director will also provide leadership on the integration of talent management practices within Human Resources and will act as a consultant to Faculties and departments in aligning their talent management practices to achieve their goals.

The Director is the leader of an integrated team of professionals who provide support across a number of HR specializations, with an emphasis on people.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have an Undergraduate degree or a Master’s Degree along with training in Human Resources or a relevant discipline. Related designation/certification (e.g. CHRP) is considered an asset. Significant related, progressive experience with demonstrated leadership ability across teams in a large, complex and decentralized environment is required.  A deep understanding of diversity and inclusion with exceptional communication skills along with a creative and innovative approach to work.
   
As an employer of choice, Dalhousie University offers an attractive total compensation package, including a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance plan, and a tuition assistance program.

Apply online at Career Beacon. Applications will be considered until a suitable candidate is selected.

Salary Range:  $85,264-115,398 per annum (ADM-09) (This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Compensation & Job Evaluation Unit in approximately six months.)

This position is part of the Dalhousie Professional & Managerial Group (DPMG).