Manager, Talent Acquisition Programs & Insights

Job Posting Title

Manager, Talent Acquisition Programs & Insights

Job Category

Talent Acquisition

Language Requirements

Bilingual Required / Bilingue requis

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

Text Constant This posting will remain open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Job Grade

L1 Zone A

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

Are you a people leader who thrives on turning data into action, insights into strategy, and ideas into results?
NAV CANADA is seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition Programs & Insights to lead a team responsible for the Talent Acquisition programs, partnerships, analytics, and initiatives that help us attract and hire the talent needed to support our operational and business priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical recruitment professional who enjoys balancing strategy and execution. You'll lead key attraction and selection programs, leverage labour market intelligence to guide decision-making, build meaningful partnerships, oversee recruitment events across the country, and continuously improve how we find and engage top talent.
If you're passionate about talent acquisition, enjoy solving complex workforce challenges, and have a track record of leading teams and programs to success, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join NAV CANADA?
At NAV CANADA, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how we attract and hire the talent that keeps Canada's skies safe and efficient. You'll work alongside passionate professionals, lead innovative programs, and influence decisions through data, insights, and expertise.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Diverse and inclusive workforce.

 

In this role you will:

Lead and Develop a Team

• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for talent acquisition programs and initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented, and continuous improvement culture.
• Set priorities, establish goals, and support employee development and performance.

 

Drive Talent Acquisition Programs

• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of attraction and selection programs.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities and implement practical, effective solutions.
• Monitor program performance and recommend enhancements that improve hiring outcomes and candidate experience.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that support organizational recruitment needs.

 

Partner with the Business

• Collaborate with leaders and HR partners to understand workforce challenges and hiring needs.
• Provide expert advice on attraction, sourcing, selection, and recruitment best practices.
• Use workforce data and labour market intelligence to develop recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Help business partners identify talent-related risks and opportunities and develop solutions.

 

Deliver Insights That Drive Results

• Monitor labour market trends, competitor activity, and emerging recruitment practices.
• Analyze recruitment and workforce data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop dashboards, reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership audiences.
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights that support business decisions.

 

Enhance Employer Brand and Partnerships

• Lead NAV CANADA's recruitment events portfolio, including career fairs, partnerships, and community outreach activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, industry associations, and community organizations.
• Support initiatives that strengthen our reputation as an employer of choice.
• Measure and optimize the effectiveness of attraction activities and partnerships.

 

Champion Governance and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and enhance recruitment policies, guidelines, procedures, and related documentation.
• Ensure talent acquisition practices comply with legislation, collective agreements, and organizational requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Support quality assurance activities and program reviews.

What you bring:

Education

• University degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

 

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment operations, workforce planning, or a related HR discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of people leadership experience.
• Experience leading recruitment programs, projects, or initiatives.
• Experience analyzing recruitment and workforce data and translating findings into recommendations.
• Experience conducting labour market research, trend analysis, and workforce assessments.
• Experience building strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

How others describe you:

• A strong people leader who develops and inspires others.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understands talent acquisition, labour market trends, and attraction strategies.
• Can transform data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Has strong program and project management capabilities.
• Communicates effectively and influences through collaboration and credibility.
• Is proactive in identifying challenges and implementing solutions.
• Balances strategic thinking with operational excellence.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Fluently bilingual in English and French (oral and written) is required.

Working Conditions:

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum – 3 days per week on site. 

Behaviour Statement:  

• All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company’s Code of Ethical Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties. 

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

NAV CANADA may use automated or AI‑enabled tools to help manage applications and identify job‑related qualifications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by NAV CANADA recruitment professionals and hiring managers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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