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The Vice President, Talent & Workforce Strategy is accountable for defining and delivering the companys enterprise talent strategyensuring the organization has the right workforce, capabilities, and hiring engine to support sustained growth across Canada, the U.S., and India.This role brings together talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employer branding into a single, integrated strategyshifting the organization from reactive hiring to proactive workforce design.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning (30%)Define the enterprise workforce strategy aligned to business growth and operating plansEstablish and lead a formal workforce planning capability, including multi-year plans, annual hiring forecasts, and scenario modellingPartner with Executive Leadership, Finance, and HR to align workforce investments with strategic prioritiesDrive workforce segmentation and global talent strategy across retail, corporate, and India operationsTalent Acquisition Transformation & Delivery (30%)Lead and scale enterprise talent acquisition across all business lines and geographiesTransform hiring from a reactive to a proactive, pipeline-driven modelImprove speed, quality, and consistency of hiring outcomesReduce agency dependency through strengthened internal sourcing and talent pipelinesEnsure an effective, scalable operating model for recruitment deliveryEmployer Brand & Talent Market Positioning (20%)Define and build a differentiated employer brand across key talent segmentsEstablish clear value propositions for frontline, corporate, and specialized talentLead talent marketing strategies to strengthen pipeline quality and conversionPosition the organization competitively in priority labour marketsFuture Workforce & Skills Strategy (10%)Identify critical capability gaps and future skill requirementsDevelop build, buy, and borrow strategies in partnership with People & Culture and TransformationEnable internal mobility and workforce agility to support long-term business needsTalent Intelligence & Market Insights (5%)Provide external market intelligence to inform workforce and location strategiesAssess talent availability, competitive dynamics, and geographic opportunitiesInform workforce investment decisions and mitigate talent-related risksEnterprise Integration & Partnership (5%)Partner across the People function to ensure alignment and execution, including:People Strategy & Transformation (organizational design, strategic roadmap)HR Technology & People Analytics (data and insights)Total Rewards (market competitiveness and cost strategy)People & Culture (HRBP execution and business alignment)Ensure talent strategy is fully integrated into broader business and HR prioritiesKey Qualifications Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.1215+ years of experience in talent acquisition, workforce strategy, or related fieldsProven experience operating at scale across multiple regions and talent segmentsTrack record of building and transforming talent functionsStrong strategic orientation with the ability to drive executionDeep understanding of talent markets and workforce dynamicsDemonstrated ability to influence at the executive levelAbility to translate business objectives into workforce strategies.Strong financial understanding, including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI evaluation for people programs.Deep understanding of modern workplace trends, DEI strategy, and global workforce engagement.Ability to balance long-term strategic goals with immediate operational needs.Expertise leading transformational initiatives that require organizational buy-in.Ability to guide teams through ambiguity and growth.