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Job Description

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At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our colleagues. We pride ourselves on providing more ways to care about our patients, customers, and community. We offer unique work, and the benefits you would expect from a large corporation, all with a smaller company feel. We are looking for hard-working, versatile HR professionals who are interested in developing and advancing our talent strategy. As the Talent Development Specialist (TDS) you will provide support for candidates in the leadership development programs to ensure they successfully complete the program and are store ready. You must facilitate placement of candidates liaising with the retail Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS). The TDS is responsible for the retail store level talent reviews and leading the identification and development planning of all candidates for our recruited positions.

Accountabilities:

• Work with regional resources to understand needs and timing of regional talent requirements for the Associate, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, FSM, AFSM & CxM positions
• Source LEAD & Advanced LEAD Candidates from Regional resources and complete enrolment into the program
• Communicate expectations and build customized training plans
• Develop and mentor coaches of candidates enrolled in the programs
• Work closely with District Managers to identify training stores, coaches, and final placement of program graduates
• Maintain and assess workforce and succession plan (the pipeline) to lead the talent management of recruited positions
• Ensure that the on-the-job training component is completed successfully and that candidates can effectively demonstrate competence in each area of the training plan.
• Liaise with colleagues on the TAS team and within HR to align to national strategies and share best processes
• Liaise with L&D Administrator and Training and Development team as needed.
• Travel across province or nationally as required
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What you need:

• Proven understanding of the retail business environment
• Experience in pharmacy retail an asset
• Strong organizational, collaboration and analytical skills
• Results oriented with a sound sense of urgency and ability to work independently
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management on recruitment issues in a professional and confidential manner
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to communicate in both French and English (bilingual)

Experience:

• 3 years experience in the field of talent management/development (i.e., Learning, Talent Management, HR Business Partnering etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of performance management, learning and talent management processes including experience with automated systems to support these processes.
• Demonstrable track record for implementing HR strategy using practical tactics and solutions to translate strategies into action.
• You are capable of building strong, collaborative relationships with HR business partners to provide talent management solutions to business.
• Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills will enable this individual to work optimally across geographic and business unit boundaries.
• Experience with Workday (HRIS) and First Advantage (HMS) an asset.

Education:

Post-secondary education equivalent to a university degree in Human Resources Management or related field. CHRP designation would be an asset

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

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Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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