Director, HR Business Partner

EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, offering information, knowledge and innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. We take on risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world.

When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian companies bring their vision, passion and innovation to the global marketplace. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 10,000 Canadian companies and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making a difference every day—for companies, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Year after year, EDC has been recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer.

Team & Job Overview

Reporting to the VP HR Advisory Services, and working in a highly collaborative Human Resources environment, this position plays a fundamental role in the human resources service delivery model by leading a team of HR Business Partners with key client facing interactions. Accountable for the implementation of HR programming, the Director, HR Business Partner, will foster a model of collaboration between HR Business Partners and HR centers of expertise (COE) ensuring that clients receive the support required. This role provides business knowledge and insight in the application of HR Advice and frameworks  pertaining to policies, programs and services to support client business objectives in alignment with EDC’s values and corporate priorities. 

Discipline Summary

• Supports the business by designing, implementing and monitoring a variety of human resource strategies, policies, or programs including, but not limited to: workforce planning, talent management, performance management, development planning and succession planning
• Ensures human resources programs are delivered in compliance with policies, guidelines, legislation and regulations

 Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership support in the development and implementation of key corporate and HR initiatives to ensure successful achievement of business goals
• Leads the performance and skill/career development of assigned staff ensuring the team has adequate capacity and capability to address the needs of the organization
• Applies knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize performance in own area of accountability
• Identifies and solves complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside own area of accountability
• Fosters an atmosphere of innovation, teamwork continuous improvement and customer focus

Screening Criteria  

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in human resources management, or related experience
• Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience
• Advanced knowledge of human resources management principles and practices
• Undergraduate Degree in  Business Administration, Human Resources or related field
• Strong verbal communication skills in both official languages

Salary Range

• $102,000 - $154,000, plus performance-based incentive

Location

• Please be advised that this position is based at our Head Office in Ottawa. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

How to apply

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline: August 9, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST on www.edc.ca/careers

EDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.

Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.