Director of Talent - Human Resources Department - Education Centre at Rocky View Schools — NeverHard

Company Overview As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed. RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District. Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best. The Opportunity RVS invites applications for the Director of Talent position at the Education Centre in Airdrie, Alberta. The start date of this position will commence at a time to be determined, as early as July 2026. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, the Director of Talent is a key member of both the RVS and Human Resources leadership teams. The incumbent plays a crucial role in developing and implementing talent strategies and programs in alignment with RVS' strategic plan. The Director of Talent supervises, coordinates, and assists with the efficient delivery of all recruitment and talent services within the HR department. Responsibilities Develops and supports organizational strategies by establishing talent goals that match organizational needs and goals, and the RVS Strategic Plan. Supports the coordination of work, supervision and professional learning within the HR department, specifically overseeing the recruitment and talent team. Continuously evaluates and improves talent functions, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and identifies opportunities for continual improvement Oversees substitute teacher and Learning Assistant recruitment, facilitation, and coordination Develops guidelines, protocols and programs to support recruitment, staffing and workforce strategies, and promotes talent-related best practices throughout RVS Leads RVS external recruitment strategies, including growing and strengthening relationships with post-secondary institutions, representing RVS at career fairs, and leading recruitment-related marketing initiatives. Provides direction and support on workforce development strategies, including retention and ongoing recruitment to support RVS' rapid growth Informs and advises the Associate Superintendent, HR on recruitment and talent-related matters and best practices Initiates and leads HR practices and objectives that will ensure the high-level functioning of a proactive and responsive HR department, including an ongoing review of HR metrics, workflow, guidelines, processes. Ensures accurate talent and recruitment data is continually gathered, analyzed, and provided to appropriate stakeholders. Provides data-informed recommendations. Designs and provides professional learning opportunities for department employees. Documents processes including building guides and tools to help others utilize and support departmental resources Actively establishes plans to build capacity of employees within the department, to share knowledge and reduce risk. Supports ongoing review and implementation (as required) of HR Management Systems (HRMS) modules. Ensures compliance within the Division under provincial and federal ( where applicable) employment-related legislation and/or Board Policy and/or Administrative Procedures. Education And Experience Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, Leadership, or a related field is required Additional formal training such as an HR Certificate, HR Diploma and/or Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset Minimum of 5 years' related experience, preferably within a school division Minimum of 7 years' leadership experience supervising and mentoring employees to achieve high performance Experience supporting recruitment and/or talent initiatives in a school-division or public sector organization is considered an asset Prior successful school leadership and/or teaching experience and/or experience in a divisional leadership role is considered an asset An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered Knowledge And Skills Outstanding interpersonal skills, with proven experience leading high-performance and dynamic teams Proven track record of supervising and mentoring employees to achieve high performance Highly effective communication and conflict management skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to boards, leaders, employee groups, and other stakeholder groups Proven ability to establish strong, collaborative external and internal working relationships Demonstrated strengths in planning, delegating, setting priorities, creating efficiencies and attention to detail contexts/situations Proven ability to think and plan in consideration of the big picture Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications Rocky View Schools Benefits 12 Month Position 6 weeks Vacation pro-rated based on start date 8 Earned Days pro-rated based on start date Hybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with Supervisor approval Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan) Defined Pension Plan Professional development and training opportunities Free parking Pre-employment Requirements The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position Applicants must attach a list of three professional references including their names and contact information Please submit your cover letter and resume, including the names and contact information of three professional references, quoting Job Code #4033801 on or before June 4, 2026 by 4:30PM MST Any questions pertaining to this role can be sent directly to Tim Vanderpyl (Associate Superintendent, Human Resources) at . Rocky View Schools Human Resources We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.