Why FirstOntario?
- Competitive compensation packages
- Top-tier health and wellness benefits, including comprehensive benefits packages and a Health Spending Account
- Enhanced mental health benefits through SunLife and TELUS Health
- Exclusive banking benefits
- Up to $1000 per year towards professional development
- Pension Plan
- Flex-work environment
- Company-wide Employee Volunteer program (Blue Wave Program)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Overview
The Senior Leadership Development Program Lead is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership development initiatives across all levels of the organization. This role plays a strategic part in building a strong leadership pipeline, fostering a coaching culture, and supporting succession planning efforts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an enterprise multi-level leadership development roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
- Manage annual leadership development budget and oversee vendor relationships for external programs and tools.
- Partner with leaders to champion leadership culture and ensure alignment with business priorities.
- Design and implement multi-level leadership programs (new leaders, mid-level, senior leaders).
- Develop and maintain leadership competency frameworks and governance for leadership pathways.
- Lead the design and delivery of experiential learning labs, mentorship programs, and action learning projects.
- Drive innovation by leveraging digital platforms, AI-driven assessments, and modern learning tools.
- Support succession planning by identifying critical roles, assessing readiness, and creating development pathways.
- Evaluate program effectiveness using leadership readiness metrics, engagement scores, and promotion rates.
- Develop coaching frameworks and tools to support a performance-focused leadership culture.
- Report quarterly to executive leadership on leadership pipeline health and program ROI.
- Stay current with leadership development trends, tools, and best practices.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to integrate leadership development into onboarding and career pathing.
- Stay current with leadership development trends, tools, and best practices.
- Contribute to strategic planning and reporting for enterprise-wide leadership initiatives.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Seven (7+) years' experience in leadership development or organizational effectiveness.
- Proven experience in enterprise-level program management and strategic planning.
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and leadership assessment tools.
- Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Learning Management Systems
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Learning and Development or related field.
- Certificate in leadership, coaching or organizational development (preferred)
- May require ability to travel, must hold a valid driver license.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Salary Range: $81,110 to $101,388 annually.
Compensation for this role reflects a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Those whose experience more closely aligns the role's requirements may be placed higher within the salary range. You will learn more about FirstOntario Credit Union's total rewards package during the interview process. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
