Manager, Talent Development

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

The Manager, Talent Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise learning and capability-building programs that support Compass Group Canada’s business strategy, culture, and growth objectives. This role leads the execution of onboarding, functional learning, leader development, and enterprise talent & learning initiatives while ensuring a consistent and engaging leader development experience.

Working closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management, the role helps build organizational capability, accelerate readiness, and strengthen leader performance across all levels of the organization.

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As Our Manager, Talent Development, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us

• Design and implementation of manager and leadership development programs.
• Coordinate leadership academies, coaching initiatives, and capability-building experiences.
• Lead and evolve the organization’s mentorship program strategy, framework, and participant experience.
• Partner with Talent Management and HRBP’s to translate talent review and succession insights into development solutions.
• Support high-potential and future leader development programs.
• Ensure Learning & Talent programs are scalable, practical, and aligned to operational realities.
• Leverage global Compass learning content while tailoring solutions for the Canadian business.
• Own and continuously improve enterprise onboarding programs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to create a seamless candidate-to-employee transition.
• Oversee relationships with external learning providers, facilitators, and consultants.
• Evaluate new learning technologies and solutions to improve learner experience.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders to increase learning adoption and impact.
• Support strategic Talent COE initiatives and enterprise change programs.
• Establish learning metrics, reporting, and success measures.
• Maintain governance, standards, and consistency across learning activities.

Role Think you have what it takes to be our Manager, Talent Development ? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you will be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.

• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development, or Talent Management.

• Experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide learning programs.

• Experience managing vendors and learning technology platforms.

• Experience supporting multi-site or field-based operations preferred.

• Preferred knowledge & skills:

• Learning strategy and curriculum design.

• Adult learning principles and instructional design.

• Facilitation and presentation skills.

• Project and program management.

• Stakeholder management and consulting skills.

• Learning technology and LMS administration.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing capabilities.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for further information.