Job Title: Manager, Talent and Organizational Effectiveness
Location: GTA
Reporting To: Director OD
About Us:
Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers! Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogourt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households!
With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on-site gym, and more!
About the opportunity:
The OD Manager, Talent & Organizational Effectiveness leads national strategies that strengthen the talent pipeline, accelerate leadership capability, improve engagement, and enhance organizational culture. As a strategic advisor, the role defines organizational development priorities, governs talent and leadership frameworks, and drives succession, DEI, engagement, and OE initiatives. It also oversees flagship programs, partners with global teams to embed best practices, and uses analytics to inform executive decisions and measure impact.
What we are looking for:
1.Talent Governance & Succession
- Lead the annual talent cycle, including performance management and succession planning.
- Strengthen talent practices across HR teams and ensure consistent tools and methodologies.
- Partner with global talent teams on mobility and succession opportunities.
- Serve as Lactalent super user to maintain data quality and reporting accuracy.
2. Leadership Development
- Set national leadership development priorities and build future-ready capability.
- Align development plans to succession needs and key talent pipelines.
- Deliver training in talent management, career pathing, and coaching.
- Govern Canada’s mentoring strategy to support leadership growth.
3. Engagement Strategy
- Lead Canada’s lifecycle of the global engagement survey and standardize action planning.
- Develop national engagement strategies and improve overall engagement governance.
- Oversee engagement deliverables from the Industrial Talent Manager.
4. Organizational Health & Analytics
- Analyze organizational health metrics and provide insights to inform executive decisions.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support OE priorities.
- Partner with Total Rewards on people analytics and KPI development.
5. DEI Strategy & Governance
- Design and execute multi-year DEI strategies and long-term planning.
- Oversee DEI Council, ERGs, and related communication and change initiatives.
6. Organizational Effectiveness & Operating Model Projects
- Partner with leaders to design and deliver OE initiatives, including structure, role clarity, and operating model improvements.
- Facilitate leadership workshops and culture alignment initiatives.
- Support org design through analysis, structure mapping, and workshop coordination.
7. Communications & Change Leadership
- Develop messaging and communication strategies that support cultural change and leadership model adoption.
- Act as a key change partner on major initiatives across Canada.
8. Culture, Retention & Continuous Improvement
- Govern culture transformation initiatives and improve employee experience.
- Use analytics to identify retention risks and shape enterprise action plans.
- Streamline and optimize OD programs for continuous improvement.
9. Stakeholder Partnership
- Build strong relationships with HR, business leaders, and global partners to advance strategic priorities.
- Coach HR leaders on OD frameworks and methodologies.
10. People Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team (HR Coordinator/Student).
- Guide HR Managers and oversee Industrial Talent Manager deliverables aligned to OD strategy.
What you will bring:
- University Degree in Organizational Development, HR Management, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational development, talent management, OE, project management, or HR (experience with manufacturing or supply chain environments is an asset).
- CHRP/CHRL designation an asset.
- Experience in CPG or food manufacturing industry an asset.
- Advanced capability in analytics, change leadership, and OD frameworks.
- Bilingual French/English an asset.
- Leadership & Influence: Shapes organizational direction, influences senior stakeholders, and mobilizes cross-functional teams toward enterprise goals.
- Strategic Thinking: Diagnoses complex organizational needs, connects insights to business strategy, and designs future-focused solutions.
- Enterprise Project Leadership: Leads large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives with strong planning, governance, and execution capabilities.
- Organizational Health & Analytics: Interprets data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; translates insights into strategic actions.
- Executive Communication & Storytelling: Crafts compelling narratives and presentations that drive engagement and adoption at all levels.
- Change Leadership: Guides cultural and organizational transformation with clarity, influence, and consistent messaging.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment: Builds trust and alignment across global teams, senior leaders, and HR partners.
- Innovation & Results Orientation: Champions creative solutions and continuous improvement to deliver measurable impact.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, Lactalent, Canva, and enterprise learning systems.
What Lactalis will offer:
Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:
- A Competitive Base Salary
- A Performance-Based Bonus System
- 4 Weeks of Vacation
- Benefits starting day 1
- A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
- Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
- A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
- Learning and Development opportunities
- A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
Our ESG commitment:
Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.
At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.
Our commitment to DEI:
Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.
Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.
Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.
Compensation:
As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $111,400 – $139,200+.
Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications
