Director, Organizational Design & Development
Dead Line: May 7, 2022
- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of an organizational design framework informed by strategic planning, community and leadership consultation;
- Lead organizational effectiveness assessments, significant organizational design and change initiatives and organizational culture assessments;
- Develop and implement best in class organizational design and change processes and tools in order to support positive organizational change;
- Oversee and support the job description process by working closely with appropriate senior leaders to ensure accurate descriptions of work responsibilities, knowledge and skillsets;
- Regularly conduct learning and development needs analysis in order to understand university needs and inform learning and development programming plans;
- Develop and implement a full range of leadership development programming designed to support a strong and positive leadership culture at the university, including identifying, assessing and engaging with external partners/providers;
- Develop and implement performance management programs across the university, including the annual performance cycle, succession planning and career pathing programs;
- Working with a network of internal and external partners, build a robust set of ongoing employee development offerings designed to support the talent needs of the university and development needs of staff and faculty;
- Lead projects arising out of HR department strategic planning in order to support the continued evolution and growth of the HR department;
- Provides leadership to Organizational Design & Development portfolio and its staff.
- An undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, etc.);
- At least 10 years of demonstrated applicable experience in professional Human Resources roles, including experience in developing and implementing a variety of training and coaching methodologies, including 5 years in a leadership position;
- Experience in a highly unionized environment;
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation;
- Proven track record of success in aligning organizational development and processes to meet strategic needs of an organization;
- Knowledge of organizational design theory and organizational design processes coupled with strong project management skills;
- Knowledge of relevant employment legislation at the provincial and federal levels;
- Knowledge of adult learning theory, practices and principles and current change management theory practices and principles;
- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters on a regular basis and to manage these situations using sound and mature judgment;
- Understanding and experience using process improvement tools (Six Sigma, Lean or Industrial Engineering principles) to assist in organizational review and design;
- Advanced knowledge and use of computer applications including MS Office suite, video collaboration and HRIS technologies;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and motivate others to achieve desired results and create a positive work environment;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to tactfully and efficiently handle problems and seize opportunities by providing appropriate solutions;
- Demonstrated systems thinking skills and the ability to understand systemic impacts on performance, behaviour and decision making;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multitask in an environment filled with competing priorities;
- Self-starting, goal oriented with the demonstrated ability to initiate, design, plan and execute multiple complex projects simultaneously;
- Demonstrated ability to champions change and gains support for new initiatives.
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation
- Job Grade P ($83,094 – $118,347)
- This position includes full comprehensive benefits coverage, including tuition waiver.
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Reporting to the Associate Vice-President of Human Resources, the Director, Organizational Design & Development is responsible for designing and implementing organizational structures that ensure optimal organizational design in support of the university’s strategic and operational plans.
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