Vice President, Talent and Culture

Emerging from the merger of the National Institute of Optics (INO) and the Montreal Research Institute of Computer Science (CRIM), Luqia Technologies is evolving in a strategic organizational transformation context, at the convergence of advanced research, industrial innovation, and technological development. Bringing together cutting-edge expertise in artificial intelligence, advanced photonics, and quantum technologies, the organization positions itself as a key player in applied innovation in Quebec and Canada, collaborating closely with academic, industrial, and government sectors.

In this context, Luqia Technologies is seeking a Vice President, Talent and Culture capable of supporting the development of a strong, unified culture aligned with Luqia Technologies' ambitions, and making team mobilization and change management a true strategic lever.

Reporting to the President and CEO and a member of the executive committee, the person holding this position is responsible for defining and orchestrating the organization's talent and culture strategy. They act as the architect of the employee experience, organizational change leader, and business partner to managers to develop an environment where teams are engaged, high-performing, and aligned with Luqia Technologies' vision.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and implement the global Talent and Culture strategy aligned with Luqia Technologies' business objectives;
• Advise the CEO and executive committee on organizational, human, and cultural issues;
• Serve as an influential leader across the organization's management;
• Develop and execute the change management strategy to foster employee buy-in;
• Identify and mitigate human risks associated with the transformation;
• Harmonize HR policies, programs, and practices;
• Design and deploy a common cultural vision supporting the organization's values and goals;
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven work environment;
• Regularly measure employee engagement and implement improvement strategies;
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and best practices in governance;
• Optimize HR processes to enhance organizational efficiency;
• Manage budgets and investments related to Talent and Culture initiatives;
• Ensure compliance of manufacturing labs with best practices in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in human resources, industrial relations, administration, or related field;
• 6 to 10 years of executive-level human resources management experience;
• Experience and ability to navigate complex, matrix, scientific, and/or not-for-profit environments;
• Experience and demonstrated capacity in leading large-scale organizational transformations;
• Experience serving on a board of directors and in a governance context for OBNL;
• Passion for talent development and creating high-performing, innovative organizations.
• Key Skills:

Executive Leadership

• Strategic vision and ability to influence at the highest level;
• Excellent political and organizational skills;
• Understands business issues and translates them into concrete human strategies;
• Managerial courage and ability to make complex decisions.

Change Management

• Ability to mobilize stakeholders in ambiguous contexts;
• Strong communication skills and ability to transform resistance into buy-in.

Organizational Culture Development

• Strong ability to create and evolve high-performing company cultures;
• Mastery of best practices in engagement, employee experience, and diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Ability to reconcile distinct organizational cultures in a changing context.

Relationship Skills

• Mobilizing and collaborative leadership;
• Excellent listening and influencing skills;
• High emotional intelligence;
• Results and people-oriented approach.
• WORK CONDITIONS:
• Full-time permanent position;
• Based in Quebec or Montreal with a hybrid work mode: office, regional travel, remote work;

Competitive total compensation.

What will make a difference at Luqia Technologies

We are looking for someone who believes that the success of a transformation lies in the humans. Someone capable of inspiring, mobilizing, and evolving the culture so that every employee fully contributes to the mission and growth of Luqia Technologies.