Senior Consultant, Talent

at  LifeLabs

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
We are committed innovators, operating Canada’s first commercial genetics lab, and the country’s largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratorytests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
Reports to: Director, Talent and Engagement

MINIMUM HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in the field of HR, development or relevant equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in an HR specialist role, specifically focused in areas such as organizational effectiveness, change management, learning and development, leadership development or performance management
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Proven ability to deal with multiple projects and demands including strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead small groups or meetings.
• Proven ability to establish relationships, build trust and influence appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills#LI-AJ1
  LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
  LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today

Reporting to the Director, Talent and Engagement, the Senior Consultant, Performance & Talent will help design and deploy LifeLabs Talent, Learning and Leadership strategy to all levels of the organization by providing program and process guidance, and support of the development and execution of talent management programs, including talent programs, performance management, leadership development, and talent-focused events and initiatives.
The ideal candidate is someone with sound knowledge of performance management principles, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The ideal candidate should be keen to propose, develop, and launch performance improvement strategies, show the capacity to think and reflect creatively and purposefully, can consult and provide subject matter expertise to leaders and embody a clear passion for talent and development.
LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.