Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more:  www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: HR Specialist – Talent Management

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Intermediate

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Director - Talent Management & Recruitment

Hours per week: 40

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

We are looking for an experienced Talent Management professional.

A career with us offers:

• Working with collaborative and supportive leaders who invest in your career development. 
• Meaningful work that makes an impact. A people-focused, empowering atmosphere where our staff are inspired to do great work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
• Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing industry.

Accountabilities: How you will contribute to our small but mighty Human Resources team:

Reporting to the Director Talent Management & Recruitment, the HR Specialist will support the Talent Management function and contribute to Kinectrics’ strategic objectives of being an employer of choice and nurturing a dynamic culture.

• Delivering company-wide training and leadership a development  initiatives, utilizing exceptional facilitation skills as well as our LMS, Articulate and virtual training tools.
• Support the Learning Management System (LMS) process owners to ensure an effective, consistent, and user-friendly learning environment that supports the development and career growth of all Kinectrics employees.
• Support the team in designing, improving and managing our High Potential and Leadership development programs.
• Support the Talent Management Team in designing and delivering solutions and resources, for the retention, development, engagement and inclusion of all staff.
• Create, manage, and analyze talent metrics using dashboards and reports in the LMS, Success Factors, Exit and new hire surveys, to satisfy Talent Management reporting needs (using Excel, Dashboards, and others).
• Provide support to other functional areas in HR and assist the HR team in delivering employee-focused HR programming as required.

What You Need to Succeed

Education and Experience:

• Successful candidates typically have a minimum of 7-8 years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on, learning and development, talent management or organizational development.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as human resources, learning and development, or education is required.
• Understanding of Adult Learning Principles and e-learning best practices.
• Experience using LMS platforms to deliver learning initiatives.
• Experience using Articulate or another course authoring tool is an asset.
• Experience managing websites/intranets (Microsoft SharePoint) is an asset.
• Proficient in using MS Office and MS Teams.
• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors or BIStrainer is an asset.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to support an enriching learning experience for our employees, while meeting the needs of the business.
• Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal and relationship building skills with a proven ability to build rapport and trust with others.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Effective team player with the ability to adapt as needs arise.
• High level of initiative including creative problem solving and research skills.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and a curiosity to learn.
• Ability to thrive in an exciting, and fast-paced environment.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.