Talent Management Senior Manager Parliamentary Protective Service | Human Resources Sector – Talent Management

Location:
Ottawa, Ontario Employment: Indeterminate, 1 position Level: PE-05 / PSA-09

Salary:
$96,886 to $127,494 (under review), based on a 35-hour work week Closing date: October 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time Reference: PPS26J-050300-000044 Selection process: 26-SPP-PPS-188 About the opportunity Join a dynamic team of HR professionals dedicated to shaping the future of talent management. As Senior Manager, Talent Management, you will play a key leadership role in delivering strategic and operational human resources services that support the Parliamentary Protective Service's people and business objectives. We are looking for an experienced HR leader with expertise across multiple areas of talent management, including:
• Recruitment
• Workforce planning
• Job evaluation
• Performance management
• HR programs
• Competency-based management You will serve as a trusted advisor, translating HR strategies into practical solutions and helping the organization navigate complex people-management issues. You will also lead, coach and mentor a dedicated Talent Management team while fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. This is an prospect to influence organizational success, lead meaningful HR initiatives, and design and implement talent solutions in a fast-paced operational environment. What you'll bring Education A university degree from a recognized institution in:
• Industrial relations
• Human resources
• Public or business administration
• Law
• Political science
• Another related field OR An acceptable combination of education, training and experience. Experience You must have:
• Recent and significant experience leading complex talent management initiatives, including providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Significant experience designing, implementing or substantially improving recruitment processes, tools or service-delivery models.




• Significant experience building trusted relationships and influencing clients, partners or senior leaders in complex or sensitive situations.
• Recent experience leading and managing human resources in a complex organizational environment. For this process, recent experience means experience acquired within the last eight years. Significant experience normally represents approximately five years of depth and breadth performing the relevant duties. What we'll assess Candidates will be assessed on: Knowledge
• How recruitment data, performance measures and digital tools can be used to improve service delivery and hiring outcomes. Competencies
• Innovative and Practical Problem Solving
• Diplomacy and Influence
• Hands-on Leadership and Team Development
• Ability to Deliver Results Under Pressure and Ambiguity Language requirements Bilingual Imperative: CBC/CBC Candidates must meet the required bilingual proficiency to be appointed. Assets The following would be considered assets:
• A recognized professional designation in Human Resources or Talent Management.
• Recent experience developing inclusive attraction, sourcing or recruitment strategies for diverse talent pools.
• Experience using recruitment technology, automation, analytics, dashboards or performance indicators to improve efficiency, service quality or hiring outcomes.
• Experience with the Hay Plan job evaluation methodology.
• Recent and significant experience developing corporate HR strategies or programs within the public sector.
• Significant experience with HR analytics and HR KPI reporting.

What we offer
The Parliamentary Protective Service offers:
• Public service health, dental and vision care insurance plans




• A 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum four weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules
• A centrally located workplace in downtown Ottawa
• Convenient access to O-Train Parliament Station and major OC Transpo and STO bus routes The Parliamentary Protective Service is a separate and distinct organization and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation and staffing regimes. Employees continue to be part of the federal government and have access to the public service pension and insurance benefit plans. Who can apply Canadian citizens and permanent residents residing in the National Capital Region. Conditions of employment The successful candidate must obtain and maintain:
• Site Access Clearance
• PPS Enhanced Reliability Status Security screening is separate from the selection process and includes forms, fingerprinting, background and reference checks, as well as a security interview. The successful candidate must also be willing and able to:
• Work occasional evenings and weekends, sometimes on short notice.
• Carry a mobile device and respond to clients when operationally required. Our commitment We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. Candidates who require accommodation during any stage of the assessment process are encouraged to contact the hiring team. Accommodation information will be treated confidentially. Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces are encouraged to self-identify when applying. Ready to apply? Your application must demonstrate clearly how your education and experience meet the requirements above. Application deadline: October 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time Apply through the official GC Jobs posting: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=2464468 Questions: [email protected]

📌 Talent Management Senior Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Parliamentary Protective Service | Service de protection parlementaire
📍 Ottawa