Talent & Learning Department Manager

Talent & Learning Department Manager

Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Enjoy a work schedule that typically provides every second Monday off (subject to location and operational requirements), supporting a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of People Planning & Strategy, and as a key member of the management team, the Talent & Learning Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for enterprise talent management, learning, and leadership development programs, including Performance Development Planning (PDP), Succession Planning Program (SPP), LeadForward, and the enterprise learning and digital learning portfolios. 

The role is accountable for ensuring these programs remain effective, aligned with business priorities and responsive to evolving workforce needs. The Talent & Learning Manager drives the development of organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, employee growth, and talent sustainability while supporting organizational performance and positive employee experience.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Talent & Learning team responsible for the effective delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of talent and learning programs, policies, and processes.
• Provide strategic oversight of the enterprise talent management framework, ensuring alignment with business priorities, workforce needs, succession needs and future capability requirements.
• Lead the development and evolution of enterprise learning strategies and programs that build organizational capability, enhance employee development, and support current and future business needs, while contributing to a positive employee experience.  
• Oversee leadership programs and initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness, develop leadership pipelines, and foster a high-performance culture through targeted learning development and coaching opportunities. [AS1.1][DC1.2]
• Oversee the governance, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of enterprise performance management programs, building alignment between enterprise objectives, employee goals, performance standards, and evaluation processes in partnership with Enterprise Strategy.
• Oversee enterprise succession planning programs, partnering with HR Business Partnerships and Talent Acquisition to identify critical talent risks, ensure leadership pipelines, and support organizational continuity.
• Responsible for developing contingency plans that will address potential and/or emergent talent challenges.
• Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in talent and learning, and drive the continuous enhancement of programs, processes, and employee experiences.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a four-year Degree from an institute of recognized standing in an applicable discipline plus nine years of directly related experience, demonstrating progressively greater responsibility in a supervisory/leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in planning, organizing and managing multiple activities within strict timelines.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills; with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels throughout the enterprise. 
• An ability to work effectively with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.
• A problem solver who is comfortable being hands on or facilitating and implementing process improvement initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups. 
• Demonstrated use of sound judgment and reliable decision making.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to take business needs and translate into talent solutions 
• In-depth knowledge of Talent Management and Learning & Leadership Development processes and practices. 
• Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate and develop new programs or recommendations using creative, data driven, and innovative approaches to problem solving that represent the best overall interests of the enterprise.
• Demonstrated high levels of professionalism, strategic thinking skills and strong leadership capabilities. Good judgment, emotional maturity and high ethical standards will contribute to success in this role.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $62.82-$86.07 Hourly, $120,372.72-$164,936.72 Annually.

Apply Now!

Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: NOVEMBER 9, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.