Talent Management Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Learning & Development role at J.D. Irving. Saint John · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate CA$74,125–CA$109,309 across Canada.
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What you'll do
- Run the division’s early-career program each day and keep improving how it works
- Plan participant rotations, setting learning goals and the development results each should deliver
- Help source and select candidates through university links and other recruitment channels
- Track progress, assess participants, and work with leaders and mentors to support their growth
- Use feedback, business input, and program measures to refine delivery and check effectiveness
What you bring
- A university degree in human resources, business, education, organizational development, or a related area
- Five to eight years in talent, leadership development, learning and development, HR, or program management
- Experience coordinating complex programs with multiple partners, timelines, and deliverables
- Knowledge of talent assessment, development, and calibration, plus the ability to set measurable learning goals
Who this fits
This role suits someone who enjoys shaping early-career development and working with business leaders, mentors, and participants. You’ll build relationships across multiple businesses and functional areas, using program data to guide improvements. The listed location is Saint John, Canada.
From the employer
The Transportation & Logistics divisional team is seeking a Talent Management Specialist. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about developing future leaders and creating meaningful development experiences. The Talent Management Specialist will lead the day-to-day execution and ongoing enhancement of our early career program, helping build a strong leadership pipeline across the division. If you enjoy collaborating with business leaders, managing talent programs, and using data to drive continuous improvement, you will thrive in this role.
Why is this role a great career opportunity?
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact leadership development programs that supports future business leaders.
- Exposure to leaders across multiple businesses and functional areas.
- Ability to influence how talent is identified, developed, and measured across the division.
- A role that combines talent management, program design, business partnership, and continuous improvement.
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of the divisional early career program.
- Design and coordinate participant rotations through the program while defining learning objectives and development outcomes.
- Support candidate sourcing and selection activities, including partnerships with universities and external recruitment channels.
- Monitor participant progress, conduct assessments, and identify high-potential talent.
- Partner with business leaders and mentors to support participant development and address challenges.
- Develop and monitor program metrics, budgets, and key performance indicators to measure effectiveness.
- Analyze participant feedback and business input to continuously improve program structure and delivery.
- Build strong relationships with leaders across the organization to ensure development experiences align with business needs.
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in talent management, leadership development, learning and development, human resources, or program management.
- Experience managing complex programs involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
- Knowledge of talent assessment, development, and calibration practices.
- Ability to create structured learning experiences and define measurable development outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to establish, monitor, and interpret program metrics.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Additional training or certification in talent development, adult learning, leadership development, or related disciplines is considered an asset.
- Financial acumen and budget management experience are considered assets.