Job ID : 2977
Closing Date : 06/14/2024

This position could be located in the following location(s): NOVA Head Office – Calgary, AB; Manufacturing East Region – Sarnia, ON; Pittsburgh Corporate Admin – Pittsburgh, PA; Red Deer Executive Place – Red Deer, AB
This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are:
At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry. Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Leader, Learning and Development to drive our organizational Talent Strategy and enterprise-wide capabilities. Reporting to the Talent Director, you will be a part of a high performing team responsible for influencing and executing on NOVA Chemicals’ Talent Strategy and implementing innovative learning solutions aligned with our company’s values and business objectives.

The Talent portfolio includes establishing and implementing Learning Standard and Content Management inclusive of: Content Design, Facilitation, Management and Governance of Success Factors Learning Management System. Additional scope includes Succession Planning, Performance Management, Employee and Leadership Development, New Hire Orientation and Onboarding, Accelerated Development and Mentorship Programs, and overall Centre of Expertise (COE) Governance.

This position could be located at any of the following NOVA Chemicals locations: downtown Calgary, Alberta; Red Deer, Alberta; Sarnia, Ontario; or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:
Design, integrate and deliver core Learning solutions, programs, processes and associated systems to optimize their effectiveness and alignment to company strategy and values.
Lead the governance and strategy for NOVA Chemicals’ Learning Management System (LMS)
Lead a team of Learning and Development Coordinators and LMS Coordinators, providing oversight, mentorship, and governance of the LMS and Learning Content
Lead the effort on establishing governance and continuous improvement including portfolio performance measurement of enterprise-wide capability building.
Build capability in Human Resources (HR) Business Partners and cross-functional leaders in the principles of program design and the implementation and sustainability of Learning and capability development programs and practices
Proactively engage business stakeholders to identify business needs and opportunities requiring learning and development solutions.
Build external partnerships to understand market trends to bring best practices in Talent Development to NOVA Chemicals
Coach, influence, and educate Leaders and HR on practices, behaviors, and the integration of systems related to organizational capability.
Effectively lead and manage large scale projects from idea generation through operationalization by planning and identifying resources (internal and external), cost and schedule of activities.
Identify key metrics – monitor and report on effectiveness of programs, processes, systems, and tools for improvement opportunities.
Identify and manage interdependencies with other systems and activities within HR and NOVA Chemicals broadly.
Develop strategies to support employee development from the time they start their new hire onboarding and throughout all stages of their career, in alignment with company strategy and values.
Identify and recommend the use of technology to enable the effectiveness of both Learning and Development and Talent strategies.
Facilitate change management and embed consistency across the organization.

What We Are Looking For:
University graduate (with a concentration in Human Resources or related degree) with 10-15 years of leadership experience creating and managing a Learning and Development function.
A broad range of expertise and experience across areas of learning and talent development including leadership and employee development, adult education theories and methodology, performance management, leadership succession planning, accelerated development programs, mentorship programs.
Highly skilled in developing and deploying learning programs that meet the needs of the business and deliver on measures of success.
Highly collaborative and consultative approach in a team environment; must have experience in a highly consultative leadership structure.
Fully understands company strategies, business drivers and business processes, and can articulate how Learning and HR support/impact the business
Strong knowledge and application experience with HR technologies, specifically learning solutions and digital enablers
Ability to design programs/processes/systems using a ‘systems thinking’ approach and coach others to do same
Ability to interact with all levels of leadership in the organization
High degree of external networking with senior level external industry and/or other individuals to determine best practices and approaches
Demonstrated effective leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated project management, change leadership, and change management skills to implement and sustain new approaches to learning and learning cultures at an organizational level
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and manage a broad, interdependent project portfolio

You Can Stand Out If: You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do. You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety. You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving. You are collaborative , inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:
Relocation will be considered to the nearest geographical NOVA Chemicals' location for this position
Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
This role requires up to 10% travel
The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and be able to travel easily between Canada and the United States

Why NOVA Chemicals?
NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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