Vice-president, National Learning and Development

Job Responsibility:

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We are seeking a Vice President of Learning and Development to join our Human Resources team in a highly strategic role. The Vice President will lead a national team that defines, designs, and deploys cutting-edge leadership development programs across the company for all management levels, from first-line managers to senior executives. It will also include technical skills programs. This role will be responsible for setting the vision for the company's skills development initiatives, leveraging our reputation for delivering high-quality, internally developed training programs that are both innovative and scientifically grounded.

What you'll do here:

Leadership Development and Vision for Skills Development:

• Lead a national team that defines, designs, and deploys comprehensive and innovative leadership development programs for all management levels within the organization, from first-line managers to senior executives.

• Develop and articulate a clear and compelling vision for the company's skills development initiatives, emphasizing innovation and our distinctive, high-quality training capabilities.

• Ensure these programs and vision are aligned with the strategic goals of the company and support the growth and development of leadership capabilities.

Strategic Planning, Execution, and Program Evaluation:

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of learning and development initiatives, ensuring they are innovative, forward-thinking and learner centric.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and other L&D teams within the business to identify key skill gaps and develop innovative strategies to address them.

• Establish metrics and evaluation processes to measure the effectiveness and the organizational impact of learning and development programs.

• Continuously assess and improve these programs based on feedback and changing business needs, fostering a culture of continuous innovation.

• Leverage existing and innovative technologies (Virtual and Augmented Reality) to design and deploy training programs that increase the integration of knowledge and skills as well as speed up their delivery and increase the overall learner's experience.

• Integrate AI as an integral part of workforce education by making L&D development faster, less expansive and more agile all the while enabling personalized learning solutions, optimize cost savings and adjust roles and responsibilities within L&D.

Collaboration, Budget Management, and External Partnerships:

• Work closely with the Vice Presidents of Human Resources from various business units to ensure alignment and integration of learning and development initiatives.

• Share best practices and develop cohesive strategies to address the unique needs of each business unit.

• Manage the budget for learning and development programs, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.

• Identify and secure external partnerships and resources, including universities and specialized consulting firms, to enhance learning and development offerings.

• Develop sustainable partnerships while balancing internally developed content with the use of external expertise, ensuring that our training programs remain a key differentiator.

What you bring to the table:

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in learning and development, with significant leadership experience.

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing leadership development programs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Strategic thinker with a strong ability to execute and drive results.

• Innovative mindset and ability to bring new ideas to improve existing processes.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to measure and assess the impact of learning and development initiatives.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.