Director, Talent & Learning

CAAT Pension Plan•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At CAAT, we’re passionate about what we do. And it shows! Here, you’ll find a cultural spark in everything we do – from the way we partner with members and employers, to the way we work, collaborate, and grow. It doesn’t just feel different at CAAT. It is different. We’re one of the fastest-growing pensions in the country for a reason. We challenge the status quo, making a real impact on the hundreds of employers we serve – from education institutions to major corporations and household brands. And we’re just getting started. Driven by core values and a shared purpose, we’re fierce champions for better retirement security, known for our can-do culture where everyone plays a role in bringing our vision to life. If this sounds like a fit, we’d love you to be a part of it. About the Role: Great organizations don't just attract exceptional talent, they develop it, grow it, and prepare it for what's next. As our Director, Talent & Learning, you will shape the future of our workforce by building and defining the strategies, frameworks, and leadership capabilities that enable our people and our business to thrive. Reporting into the Sr. Director, HR Technology and Talent, you'll lead the execution of our enterprise talent and learning strategy, ensuring employees at every stage of their career have meaningful opportunities to develop, grow, and succeed. This is a highly strategic leadership role that combines talent management, organizational development, leadership development, succession planning, internal mobility, and learning strategy. You'll partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and HR Centres of Excellence to create scalable, data-driven talent programs that strengthen leadership pipelines, accelerate capability building, improve retention of critical talent, and foster a culture of continuous learning. If you're passionate about developing leaders, creating best-in-class talent programs, and helping organizations build for the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7+ years of progressive experience leading a combination of enterprise Talent Management, Learning & Development, Leadership Development, or Organizational Development initiatives, including people leadership experience.
Proven success designing and implementing enterprise talent programs, including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, talent reviews, career development, and internal mobility.
Demonstrated expertise building leadership development strategies and learning pathways that support employees from early career through executive leadership.
Strong experience partnering with executives and senior business leaders to influence talent strategy and organizational capability.
Exceptional consulting, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge thinking and influence without direct authority.
Experience developing enterprise capability frameworks focused on critical business skills such as business acumen, strategic thinking, leadership effectiveness, communication, and change leadership among others.
Strong facilitation skills, with experience leading executive talent discussions, calibration sessions, succession reviews, and leadership development workshops.
The ability to interpret talent insights, workforce metrics, and program outcomes to guide strategic decisions.
Experience working with HR technology platforms and talent management systems to support scalable, efficient talent processes.
A thoughtful, inclusive approach to talent management, with a commitment to building equitable development opportunities and fair talent practices.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR designation (e.g., CPHR or CHRL) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an enterprise-wide Talent strategy that aligns workforce capability with organizational priorities and future business needs.
Champion succession planning by identifying critical roles, building leadership pipelines, and ensuring the organization has the talent readiness needed for long-term success.
Design and continuously evolve enterprise talent programs, including performance management, talent reviews, career development, succession planning, and internal mobility.
Connect learning to development pathways, by creating meaningful learning journeys for employees across every stage of their career, from individual contributors and emerging leaders to people managers and senior executives.
Assess and design a skills inventory across job families, to help CAAT connect key skills-based development with succession outcomes.
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify future capability requirements and translate organizational priorities into practical talent solutions.
Create clear career architecture and development pathways that help employees understand growth opportunities and build rewarding careers within the organization.
Facilitate enterprise talent review and calibration discussions that promote equitable, data-informed talent decisions across the business.
Leverage talent analytics, workforce insights, and program metrics to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities, and influence executive decision-making.
Lead, coach, and develop the Learning & Development team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Partner with HR Operations and HRIS teams to ensure talent processes are supported by efficient systems, reliable data, and scalable governance.
Drive the adoption of modern talent management practices that enhance employee experience while supporting organizational growth and transformation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Exceptional benefits
Opportunities to learn and master your skills while cultivating new ones
Total Rewards program that feeds and prioritizes your physical, mental, and financial wellness
Flexible work arrangements
Comprehensive benefits
Wellness incentives
Defined benefit pension plan
Paid time off
Health and dental benefits