Manager, Talent Readiness
About The Position
TC Energy is seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Talent leader to own the Talent Readiness strategy end-to-end. The role strengthens the integrated talent management system by connecting goal setting and performance, talent assessment and succession, career development, and internal mobility into a cohesive approach. It equips leaders to prepare the right people for critical roles and future business needs, while aligning with the HR Strategic Pillars: Develop Great Leaders, Drive Organizational Results, and Be an Employer of Choice. The position leads enterprise performance-management and talent review practices, establishes standards and governance across Talent, HR, and the business, and uses talent data and insights to support evidence-based decisions. The Manager leads and develops the Talent Performance team, manages interdependencies across the broader Talent portfolio, and improves programs based on evidence and stakeholder feedback. The role is based in Calgary, Alberta, or Houston, Texas, with a hybrid work model for eligible office-based employees. Occasional travel to other company locations may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years of progressive HR or Talent Management experience, including substantial direct experience in performance management, succession, and enterprise talent management.
- At least 3 years of experience leading teams.
- Demonstrated experience designing, governing, and improving enterprise-scale talent practices, beyond administering annual cycles.
- Successfully complete pre-employment background screening.
- Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Workday or equivalent HRIS environment and comfort using talent data for evidence-based decision-making.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled talent insights and their application in succession, mobility, and development planning.
- CHRP, SHRM-CP/SCP, or another recognized HR certification.
- Experience in the energy, utilities, or natural resources sector.
Responsibilities
- Own the Talent Readiness strategy, functional plan, roadmap, standards, outcomes, and measures, aligned with TC Energy’s HR Strategic Pillars.
- Lead the enterprise performance-management approach, including business and development goal setting and meaningful performance conversations connected to broader talent outcomes.
- Lead enterprise talent review and succession practices so leaders identify, develop, and prepare talent for future needs.
- Integrate performance, talent reviews, succession, career development, and internal mobility into a cohesive talent system.
- Establish common standards, governance, decision rights, and ownership boundaries across Talent, HR, and the business.
- Combine quantitative and qualitative talent data and insights to improve career, development, succession, and mobility decisions and define evidence of talent readiness.
- Lead and develop the Talent Performance team.
- Manage interdependencies across the broader Talent portfolio and continuously improve programs based on evidence and stakeholder feedback.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model for eligible office-based employees in Canada and the U.S.
- Flexible dress code for eligible office-based employees.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
