As a Director of Resourcing Executive Services, you will lead strategic human resources initiatives focused on executive talent acquisition, development, and retention across the Department of National Defence. You will manage a team of HR professionals responsible for identifying, recruiting, and onboarding senior leadership talent while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and government-wide HR policies. This leadership role involves developing comprehensive resourcing strategies, overseeing staffing processes for executive and senior management positions, and partnering with senior departmental leaders to understand current and future talent needs.
Your responsibilities will include directing the recruitment and selection of executives, managing executive development programs, and implementing succession planning initiatives to build organizational capacity. You will provide strategic HR advice to senior management, ensure compliance with Treasury Board policies and the Public Service Labour Relations Act, and champion best practices in talent management and organizational development. You will also oversee budget management, performance metrics, and continuous improvement of resourcing services to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
You will work in a dynamic federal government environment with exposure to complex organizational challenges, diverse stakeholder groups, and opportunities to influence strategic human resources policy. Your work environment may include office-based settings at National Defence Headquarters or regional offices, with potential for travel to meet with business partners across Canada and internationally. This is a senior management position requiring strong leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and a commitment to supporting DND's defence and security mission.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage the delivery of resourcing executive services services and programs, Supervise and develop staff within the resourcing executive services team, Monitor performance metrics and report on results, Develop and implement operational plans and procedures, Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure service quality
Required Skills
HR policy interpretation, Interpersonal skills, Staffing and classification, Conflict resolution, Labour relations knowledge, Team leadership, Operational planning, Stakeholder engagement, Results management
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; significant experience in the relevant discipline with demonstrated leadership
Training
To succeed in this role, you should have a university degree, preferably in human resources management, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field. Many successful candidates hold a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management (MHRM), or equivalent advanced qualifications.
Professional certifications are highly valued, including Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation through provincial HR associations, or international certifications such as Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) credentials. Specialized knowledge in executive recruitment, talent management, organizational development, and federal public service policies is essential.
Ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported, including participation in executive leadership programs, advanced project management training, and specialized HR certifications. The Department invests in the development of its managers through formal training, mentoring programs, and participation in government-wide professional development initiatives. Access to departmental learning resources, conferences, and external training opportunities is available to support your continuous career growth.
Entry Plans
Most candidates enter the Director - Resourcing Executive Services role through a competitive public service appointment process. The typical pathways include:
Competitive staffing: External candidates and current public servants can apply through advertised competitions posted on the Government of Canada's Job Bank and internal DND staffing systems. These competitions assess candidates on their leadership experience, strategic HR knowledge, and alignment with DND's organizational culture.
Internal advancement: Current DND employees in senior HR roles (such as Manager or Senior Advisor positions in resourcing or talent management) can advance to Director level through internal mobility and promotion competitions.
Lateral mobility: Experienced HR directors from other federal departments may transition into this role through inter-departmental staffing processes, bringing valuable cross-government perspective and expertise.
Executive development programs: The Public Service Commission and Treasury Board offer programs that prepare high-potential mid-level managers for senior leadership roles, which can lead to Director-level appointments.
Candidates must meet the security clearance requirements appropriate to their work and demonstrate commitment to the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.
Part-Time Options
Director-level positions in the federal public service typically are full-time, permanent positions given the strategic and leadership responsibilities involved. However, flexible work arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis and are subject to departmental operational needs and approval by senior management.
Remote and hybrid work options have become increasingly available across DND and the broader federal government. Many aspects of this role—such as strategic planning, stakeholder consultations, and administrative work—can be performed from alternative work locations. However, the position may require regular on-site presence to maintain leadership visibility, conduct interviews, and engage with teams and business partners in person.
Work schedule flexibility, compressed work weeks, and telework arrangements may be negotiated as part of your employment agreement, depending on operational requirements and manager approval. The Department is committed to supporting work-life balance and recognizes the importance of flexible work for employee well-being and retention. Specific arrangements should be discussed during the recruitment process and reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to meet both employee and organizational needs.
Related Careers
No related military careers on file for this position.
