Leadership Growth and Culture Transformation Director

La Banque HomeEquity

Banque canadienne à charte de l’annexe I, la Banque HomeEquity est le plus important fournisseur d’hypothèques inversées au pays et son portefeuille de prêts est en croissance. Étant la seule institution financière à se consacrer uniquement aux propriétaires de 55 ans et plus, la Banque HomeEquity a à cœur d’aider les propriétaires canadiens à vivre leur retraite comme ils le souhaitent. Nous tenons cette promesse tous les jours grâce à nos solutions d’hypothèque inversée, dont notre produit phare, l’Hypothèque inversée CHIP^MC.

Nos valeurs, notre passion

À la Banque HomeEquity, ce sont nos valeurs qui orientent et inspirent nos actions auprès de nos clients, de nos partenaires et entre nous.

Nous sommes d’ardents défenseurs au service de nos clients.

Nous avons le courage d’agir et de faire ce qui est juste.

Nous formons une équipe, nous avons une même vision.

Nous voyons loin et nous sommes en constante évolution.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Leadership Growth and Culture Transformation Director will lead the design and implementation of initiatives that develop leadership capabilities and foster a high-performing, purpose-driven culture aligned with our values. This leader will play a pivotal role helping to drive the work underway in support of our cultural evolution, strengthening leadership effectiveness, and aligning talent strategies with business goals. Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer and collaborating with senior leaders, this role will create a future-ready organization that thrives on growth, innovation, and a strong, values-based culture.

MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE

Primary Responsibilities

Culture Assessment and Strategy Development:

• Conduct comprehensive culture surveys, over time, using Barret Values Center and other tools to help us become aware of how we are creating our current culture and what we aspire to be different as we continue to grow and lean into our purpose. 
• Develop a comprehensive culture transformation strategy aligned with the company's strategic goals and to help us facilitate becoming aware of cultural patterns that no longer serve the company achieving our vision. Support our leaders personally and collectively in letting go of and breaking through these patterns.
• Maintain and evolve core values and desired leadership behaviors to embed in the organization. 
• Develop metrics and KPIs to track the progress of culture transformation initiatives. 

Talent Strategy & Succession Planning:

• Partner with HR and business leaders to design and implement a robust succession planning framework.
• Identify and develop high-potential talent through structured development experiences and career pathing.
• Use data and insights to track the effectiveness of leadership and culture programs and inform future strategies.

Leadership Development:

• Design and deliver innovative leadership development programs for all levels of management, focusing on key cultural and leadership competencies. 
• Coach and mentor senior leaders to model desired behaviors and drive conscious development of our culture. 
• Facilitate leadership team retreats and workshops to build alignment and shared vision. 
• Integrate inclusivity into leadership development programs and cultural transformation strategies. 

Organizational Development & Change Leadership:

• Support enterprise-wide change initiatives by equipping leaders with the skills to navigate and lead through organizational changes.
• Apply organizational development frameworks to enhance team effectiveness, cross-functional collaboration, and operational agility towards fulfilling our purpose and realizing our growth ambition.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on strategies that promote resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

Performance Engagement Initiatives:

• Foster a positive work environment that promotes diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety. 
• Align performance management systems with the desired culture and leadership behaviors. 

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Partner with HR, business leaders, and other departments to integrate cultural transformation into broader organizational strategies. 
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to gain support and alignment for culture transformation initiatives. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications and Technical Expertise:

• Completed post-secondary education in Adult Education, Human Resources Management, Instructional Design, or Organizational Development, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in organizational and leadership development, change management, and organizational culture transformation.
• Deep understanding of human behavior and personal transformation, team dynamics, organizational culture dynamics, the factors influencing culture change, and employee engagement.
• Leadership coaching accreditation (PCC level preferred) and experience coaching in an in-house context.
• Knowledge and practical application of various psychometric and other assessment tools.

Attributes:

• Be the living and congruent example of the role while embodying the values and knowledge thereof
• Have a high level of ownership of ones’ experience combined with low judgement of others.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute complex plans 
• Executive presence and ability to collaborate with and influence senior leadership. 
• Strong analytical skills to assess cultural data and identify areas for improvement. 
• Ability to design and deliver impactful leadership programs. 

Working Conditions Unique to Job:

• Hybrid office environment