Alberta Innovates is looking to hire an Executive Director, Change and Talent who will play a strategic role with a focus on building organizational capability to meet Alberta Innovates strategic direction and developing a best-in-class work environment and compelling employee value proposition for our employees. This role is part of the senior leadership team in the Human Resources department and will lead several key people processes for Alberta Innovates including organizational effectiveness and design, performance management, change management, diversity and engagement.
Reporting to the VP, People and Culture, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with senior business and HR leaders as well as the broader HR and Communications teams to drive an organization and people strategy that enables high-performing teams and increases employee engagement. This individual will lead enterprise-wide strategic projects that support the strategic plan for Alberta Innovates.
To be based in our Edmonton Research & Development Park office, the successful candidate can look forward to a competitive pay, generous employment benefits package, and opportunity to work within a great team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field; preference will be given to someone with master’s degree in human resources management, with focus on Organizational Development
• Minimum 10 years of both generalist and specialist Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience at a senior management level in Human Resources.
• Extensive experience in HR leadership roles, with a focus on organizational effectiveness, performance management, and change management.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful diversity and engagement initiatives.
• Ideally (but not required), the candidate should also have:
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• Previous experience working as part of an organization involved in research and innovation activities

• Experience working in complex stakeholder management environments and managing relationships with external business partners
• Experience leading organizational change and transformational change initiatives
• Certified Practitioner in Human Resources (CPHR)
• Change Management Certification an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification an asset

Please refer the Job description for details