Director, Total Rewards

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad.
EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

When you join our team, you'll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world.
Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide.
You'll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success.
And you'll know that you're making an impact every day - for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world.
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EDC is Canada's export credit agency, offering information, knowledge, and innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business.
EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 7,400 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year.
EDC is a recognized Top 100 Employer and a Top Family-Friendly Employer.

EDC is financially self-sustaining and is a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis.

Team & Job Overview

The Total Rewards team oversees the design, governance, and compliance of compensation, benefits, wellness and pension programs to attract, engage, and retain top talent.
This role ensures that EDC's Total Rewards offerings remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with the organization's strategic priorities.
Reporting to the VP, HR-Operations and as a member of the HR leadership team, the Director plays a critical role in supporting the organization's ability to attract and retain high-performing staff through innovative and responsive rewards strategies, fostering employee satisfaction and long-term commitment.
This offering includes programs and services that support the well-being of employees.

What We're Looking for

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a deep understanding of Total Rewards principles and practices and a passion for empowering teams.
You excel at building collaborative relationships and inspiring trust across all organizational levels.
With a keen focus on innovation and compliance, you bring expertise in designing programs that balance market competitiveness with organizational sustainability.
A natural mentor, you are committed to developing your team's skills and ensuring the HR function's success in delivering value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Total Rewards team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Mentor, develop, and foster an inclusive and supportive environment for team growth to enhance their skills and build organizational capacity.
• Design and implement innovative Total Rewards programs to attract, reward and retain top talent in Canada and abroad while maintaining cost-effectiveness while aligning total rewards with organizational strategy.
• Oversee executive compensation and incentive programs, with a keen interest in understanding of key trends and innovations in total rewards.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment of compensation, benefits, wellness and pension programs with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Inspire and influence cross-functional collaboration to support organizational priorities and HR initiatives.
• Manage and evaluate external service providers to deliver value and operational efficiency.
• Support the professional development and career growth of team members to ensure readiness for future challenges.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
  An equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, with a solid understanding of Total Rewards programs.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience advising senior executives and boards, with a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR principles, policies and compliance requirements.
• Experience with setting up Total Rewards plans in diverse organizational structures (e.g., international, branch offices, separate legal entities) or comparable environments is an asset.
• Functionally bilingual in both official languages (French and English)

Compensation Details:

• Director Compensation & Benefits 20:
  Salaries typically range from $124,273 to $165,696 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive

Location

• Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment and currently requires you to be in the office 3 days per week.
• This role will be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce.
EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.

How to apply

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline:
Jan 10, 2025, 10:
59:
00 PM

Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.