Job Description

Position: Manager, Talent

Primary Location: Toronto, ON (hybrid)

Reports To: Director, Talent

Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 CDN

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. More specific salary range for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives

Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

Scope of Work:

The Manager, Talent is responsible for the leadership, governance, and successful execution of Chemtrade's enterprise talent portfolio, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, employee engagement, recognition,



learning and development, coaching, and related workforce capability programs. The role ensures talent practices are aligned with business priorities, consistently applied, and designed to strengthen organizational capability, employee growth, and business performance.

As the central owner of the Talent & Development portfolio, the Manager establishes program standards, sets the annual talent calendar, prioritizes resources, monitors outcomes, and leads continuous improvement. The role partners with leaders and HR colleagues across the organization and provides direct leadership to two Specialists within the Talent team.

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- CHRP, CHRL, CPTD, or a related skilled designation is considered an asset.

Experience

- 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in talent management, learning and development, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, or related HR disciplines.
- Experience within manufacturing & strong understanding of the specific needs for a large multi-site manufacturing company.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise talent programs or processes such as performance management, talent reviews, succession planning,



engagement, leadership development, coaching, or recognition.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and managing competing priorities through annual program cycles.
- Experience interpreting workforce data, identifying trends, and translating insights into practical recommendations and actions.
- Experience consulting with leaders and HR partners and influencing decisions without relying solely on formal authority.
- Previous experience leading, coaching, or developing team members is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with HR technologies, talent systems, engagement platforms, learning systems, and reporting tools.

Skills and Competencies

- Strategic thinking and the ability to translate enterprise direction into practical programs, plans, standards, and measures.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of how talent practices support organizational performance and workforce capability.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, delegation, and resource-prioritization skills.
- Solid consulting, facilitation, relationship-building, and stakeholder-influence skills across organizational levels.
- Advanced program and project management capability, including governance, risk management, change management, and continuous improvement.
- Broad functional knowledge of performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, employee engagement, learning and development, recognition, and talent analytics.
- Ability to interpret complex information and prepare clear, decision-ready recommendations and presentations.
- Strong analytical judgment and attention to data quality, program con

📌 Manager, Talent (Toronto)
🏢 Chemtrade Logistics
📍 Toronto