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Fengate Asset Management

Manager, Talent Development

Toronto , Canada
full-time On-site

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Lead talent development initiatives to create a strong leadership pipeline through strategic planning, program design, and collaboration with senior leadership.

This role provides the opportunity to influence the future of the organization by creating a robust talent pipeline and driving initiatives that prepare employees for critical roles. The Talent Development Manager will lead initiatives that identify, develop, and retain top talent within the organization. This role is pivotal in shaping our workforce strategy by conducting talent reviews, managing succession planning, and designing programs that foster leadership and professional growth. You will work closely with senior leadership and HR Business Partners to assess workforce capabilities, identify high-potential employees, and implement strategies that support career progression. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring alignment between talent development efforts and organizational goals. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Talent Review and Succession Planning  

  • Lead and facilitate recurring talent review processes to assess performance, potential, and organizational capability. 
  • Identify high potential employees and create development plans to prepare them for future leadership roles. 
  • Drive succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline. 
  • Collaborate with business leaders on succession plans to ensure critical roles are supported and future ready. 
  • Partner with recruitment and HR to shape leadership profiles and align development programs with organizational strategy. 

Program Design and Delivery  

  • Develop and implement leadership development programs aligned with organizational objectives. 
  • Deliver leadership development initiatives, including assessments such as Birkman and Hogan. 
  • Design frameworks for career paths and training initiatives that address skill gaps and future needs. 
  • Design, implement, and facilitate Birkman development programs for BUs and teams (e.g., Birkman High Performing Teams, Birkman Signature Reports). 
  •  Working closely with the Vice President of Talent Development, implement, own, and integrate Functional Competencies into all development programs (e.g., Senior Leadership Advancement Program). 
  • Design and facilitate learning experiences such as workshops, lunch and learns, and people leader programs focused on talent processes. 
  • Support onboarding for new leaders and high potential employees. 
  • Coaching certifications are preferred to enhance talent and leadership growth initiatives. 

Strategic Workforce Planning  

  • Use data driven insights (including 9Block) to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements. 
  • Track and report learning metrics to measure impact and inform continuous improvement. 
  • Monitor industry trends and incorporate best practices into talent development strategies. 
  • Partner with HRBPs and department leaders to design and deliver talent development programs across BUs and the firm, aligning talent strategies with business goals. 
  • Support Fengate’s coaching culture through peer coaching, mentorship programs, and 1:1 coaching for senior leaders. 
  • Collaborate on employee engagement strategies and career development pathways. 

Stakeholder Engagement  

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to present talent review outcomes and strategic recommendations. 
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants for specialized needs. 
  • Partner with the Manager of Learning Programs to cocreate training programs and support broader learning initiatives. 
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, diversity, inclusion, and leadership capability across the organization. 
  •  Enhance mentorship programs to strengthen engagement, connection, and retention. 

Workday 

  • Support Workday implementation related to Talent and Development, collaborating with the HRIS Specialist and the Vice President of Talent Development. 
  • Transition Fengate development resources (e.g., Functional Competencies) into Workday to enable scalable and integrated development processes. 

MISC 

  • Manage and maintain SharePoint sites and materials related to Talent & Development. 
  • Support Centres of Excellence by collaborating with leadership to deliver talent based programming and development experiences. 
  • Stay current on industry trends and best practices in leadership, coaching, and talent development to elevate program design. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in talent development, learning and development, or organizational effectiveness, preferably within small to mid-sized organizations.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing talent programs from concept to execution.
  • Strong facilitation and coaching skills; coaching certification is an asset.
  • Tech-savvy with experience supporting HR systems (Workday experience preferred).
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • Executive presence and ability to engage confidently with senior leaders.
  • Consulting experience or exposure to project-based work is highly desirable.
 Fengate Asset Management

Fengate Asset Management (Fengate) is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity, and real estate strategies. Founded in 1974 in Hamilton, Ontario, and currently with offices in Ontario and Texas and 190+ team members across North America, Fengate has built success and a trusted reputation with investors and industry partners. The firm currently manages over C$7 billion in capital commitments in support of more than C$35 billion in gross asset value, on behalf of over 50 institutional investors across North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm believes that acting responsibly to its stakeholders and communities is fundamental. Fengate is a signatory of both the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity in Action initiative and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into all stages of the firm’s investment process. In 2021, Fengate established its ESG Committee and its EBID (Equity, Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity) Think Tank, consisting of leaders and employees of all backgrounds and levels throughout our firm, to advance and govern our ESG and EBID objectives. Fengate has achieved Platinum Club member status as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, retaining this designation since 2007, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. Over the past year, Fengate was named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ and as a Best Workplace™ for Financial Services & Insurance, Inclusion, Women, Today’s Youth, Professional Development, and Ontario, and as one of Best Workplaces™ with Most Trusted Executive Teams. The firm has also been recognized with Waterstone Human Capital’s 2022 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ award. This program recognizes best-in-class organizations for having cultures that have helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Only 50 organizations are awarded this prestigious corporate culture award each year. AREAS OF BUSINESS1. Real EstateSince 1974, and with 20 years of experience managing institutional capital, Fengate Real Estate has been developing and managing real estate assets across commercial and residential asset classes and the risk-return spectrum. To-date, Fengate Real Estate has completed over 75 property and investment transactions, which total more than C$11 billion of competed value, including C$4 billion under development.2. InfrastructureIn 2006, Fengate established its first infrastructure fund with a mandate to invest in infrastructure investments in Canada. Today, Fengate has invested in over 45 assets which total more than C$25 billion of gross asset value in the social, transportation, energy transition and digital infrastructure sectors in Canada and the United States. 3. Private EquityIn 2016, Fengate launched its private equity platform to provide growth capital and partner with entrepreneurs to create lasting positive change in their businesses by realizing their growth ambitions. To-date, Fengate Private Equity has made seven investments, 20 add-ons and exited three businesses delivering top-quartile performance.

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