Manager, Talent Planning & Development Apply for this role at Manulife . Overview The Manager, Talent Planning & Development leads a team that recruits skilled candidates, develops employees through best‑in‑class training programs, and implements strategies that enhance employee engagement and experience across Canadian Disability and Group Life. Responsibilities Lead the Training, Leadership Development and Recruitment function for Canadian Disability and Group Life with full management accountability for the team, including contributing to develop and set the vision and direction. In partnership with business leaders, develop a leadership development curriculum to ensure existing and new specialists and leaders are set up for success to deliver business results now and, in the future. Anticipate learning and development needs of the Disability team based on performance trends, industry, and other external factors. Oversee reporting and measurement of performance indicators ensuring strong leadership and development ROI. Liaise with Workforce Management and Disability Senior Leadership to anticipate and plan for future recruitment and training needs. Support the hiring of the right talent and monitor key recruitment metrics to identify and resolve issues affecting recruiting procedures. Develop a best‑in‑class training platform. Design training programs based on adult learning principles. Act as a catalyst for culture change and engagement by ensuring barriers are removed and successes are adopted across the Canadian Disability and Group Life organization. Required Qualifications A university degree in a relevant field.



Deep knowledge and understanding of Canadian Disability and Group Life operations and products. Demonstrated ability to provide clear direction and guidance to ensure the successful execution of objectives. Strategic thinker who can translate business performance gaps into learning development, recruitment & training strategies. A creative thinker with strong problem‑solving skills who can generate options, build consensus, and execute with excellence. Preferred Qualifications Strong builder of people and teams with ability to rally teams around a common vision. Experience in developing and implementing learning and development solutions with a geographically disbursed workforce, leveraging adult learning best approaches; an asset. Demonstrated experience leading and managing projects through a combination of influence and direct authority. Demonstrates consultative approach with business partners and leaders. Exhibits strong understanding of issues and challenges for the business today and for the future. Ability to leverage data to drive business decisions and prioritization. Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset; if the successfulcandidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.



Benefits Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness perks, and employee/family assistance plans. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife offers a generous paid time off program in Canada, including holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, and a full range of statutory leaves of absence. Equal Opportunity Employer Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adopt an inclusive workplace that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals and administer all practices without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. For a reasonable accommodation request, contact Location & Remote Work CAN, Ontario – Full Time Remote. Working Arrangement: Remote. Compensation Salary range: $85,300.00 CAD – $135,300.00 CAD. Employees also may participate in incentive programs and earn compensation tied to performance. For salary ranges in other locations, contact Contact Information For questions regarding salary or location, contact #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Talent Planning & Development - C$85,300 - C$135,300 A Year - Remote (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Toronto