Sr. Advisor, Talent Programs

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Health Care Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Department: Talent & Learning
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Reports to: Sr. Director, Talent and Learning
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Mon - Fri
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 6, 2024

Job Summary

The Sr. Advisor - Talent Programs is an exciting opportunity to join the Talent & Learning Centre of Excellence within the UHN People & Culture (P&C) department at UHN. Working closely with various People and Culture team members and organizational leaders, the Sr. Advisor - Talent Programs will help shape the development of robust and integrated talent management practices and programs at UHN.

At UHN, great minds from different disciplines come together to tackle the toughest medical challenges, deliver the best care for patients and redefine the world of health care. This role is critical to ensuring we are meeting the current and future needs of our diverse workforce, as well as the strategic goals and aspirations of the overall organization.

The Senior Advisor - Talent Programs will apply a balanced approach between systems thinking and a human centric view to their work, and use diagnostic models and data, to design and develop differentiated talent programs. Key to this mandate will be delivering, measuring and sustaining results with associated programs and activities. Priority areas include, but are not limited to, employee and physician engagement and listening, employee recognition, organizational design, and more.

Duties

• You will work across the enterprise to design and implement key talent initiatives critical to the UHN strategic plan, as well as work with clients to identify business needs and design appropriate programs and solutions
• You will contribute to streamlining and optimizing ongoing talent management processes to maximize business adoption, including providing tools and support to People and Culture stakeholders (e.g., HR Business Partners) and leaders across the organization
• You will act as a strategic partner within People and Culture and UHN and help drive our culture by designing and facilitating sustainable programs within a uniquely complex healthcare environment
• You will deliver and design at the enterprise level, requiring strong diagnostic, influencing and stakeholder management abilities and a focus on co-creation
• You will advise and guide leaders on complex organizational effectiveness, talent management, and development matters
• You will develop metrics and monitor the effectiveness of the talent processes and programs, recommending improvements or other interventions as required
• You will create compelling strategy and process-related support materials
• You will continuously broaden your knowledge to ensure UHN's talent programs incorporate best and emerging practices

• You hold a university or college degree/diploma in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Certification in Change Management, Adult Education, Conflict Management and/or Coaching would be an asset
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a field related to talent development, adult learning or human resources, with at least 2 years experience in an organization of significant size and complexity. Previous experience working at the Senior Advisor level would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience working within healthcare and/or a unionized environment would be an asset.
• You are a high performer, adept at building productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in talent management, learning, leadership development, organization development, and culture change best practices. Relevant certifications would be considered an asset.
• You have strong diagnostic and consulting capability
• You are an excellent facilitator, with strong communication skills
• You are able to work independently, be innovative, strategically aligned and self-confident
• You are action-oriented and can make quick, quality decisions to deliver superior results
• You thrive when managing competing priorities within a face-paced and dynamic environment

Why Join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.