Job Description

Section: Organizational Development, Safety, Wellness and Rehabilitation
Division: Human Resources and Organizational Development
Department: Corporate Services
Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Permanent position

Affiliation: Non union
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Range of Pay: Group 10 $2,745.40 to $3,230.50 bi-weekly (subject to review)

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible to work remotely on a part-time basis.

Main Function: Reporting to the Manager of Organizational Development, Safety, Wellness and Rehabilitation, the Organizational Development Facilitator enhances the effectiveness of the organization through the delivery of programs that are designed to analyze and build the knowledge and competencies of staff. This involves programs that support staff to respond to evolving organizational needs, improve employee engagement and productivity, and achieve the organization’s objectives.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general direction of the Manager of Organizational Development, Safety, Wellness and Rehabilitation.

Main Responsibilities:

Conduct a needs analysis of the organization’s learning needs by consulting organizational leaders and other critical stakeholders, analyzing data, and conducting research.
Design and develop organizational development initiatives and policy.
Lead cyclical organizational development programs (360, 9Box, Performance Planning and Employee Development, Workforce and Succession Planning, Employee Engagement).
Evaluate the impact and return on investment of organizational development initiatives by tracking performance of tools, development metrics, and use data to make the case for additional investments.
Manage assigned projects using effective project management techniques, including managing stakeholders, logistics, budget, and administration.
Research new trends and approaches in the organizational development industry and serve as a champion for a learning culture in the organization.
Educate internal staff to effectively use organizational development tools and programs.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organizational development function and Human Resources team by analyzing and identifying opportunities to improve administrative procedures and Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Assist in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) functionality for existing implementations, and new deployments and other projects, which may be identified.
Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
Perform other related duties as required.

Service Objectives:

Identification of the organization’s learning needs.
Policies that support staff development, employee satisfaction and engagement.
A bolstered workforce where employee potential is maximized.
Engaged employees that are aligned with organizational objectives.
An organizational development service that objectively impacts organizational performance.
Effective and efficient project management and program delivery that meets the expectations of the organization.
Organizational development framework that aligned with best practice and current trends.
Continuous improvement of organizational development initiatives.
Effective use of tools and programs, which supports organizational growth.
Robust system of administration for the organizational development function and Human Resources team.
Up-to-date systems of record.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

University bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and/or Business from a recognized university with Canadian accreditation.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading a portfolio of clients in organizational development programs or tools.
Experience with PeopleSoft HCM applications considered an asset.
Experience with learning management software considered an asset.

Education and Training:

Community College diploma in Human Resources and/or Business from a recognized college with Canadian accreditation.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading a portfolio of clients in organizational development programs or tools.
Experience with PeopleSoft HCM applications considered an asset.
Experience with learning management software considered an asset.

Knowledge of:

Highly competent with the Microsoft Office suite.
Best practices within Human Resources particularly in organizational development.
Horizontal linkages to other relevant governmental levels and services as well as the private sector.

Abilities to:

Manage projects effectively, including process review and effective documentation.
Build and maintain effective information systems that support organizational development initiatives.
Demonstrate exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills.
Work in a team environment and motivate collaboration.
Link programs, services, and policies of the Division to broad policy objectives of the organization.

Personal Suitability:

Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions, including ability to carry and set up training equipment and materials.

Language:

Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
French verbal and written skills an asset.

Leadership Competencies: Tactical Coordination and Direction - Non-Supervisory (I)

Competency

Competency Definition

Level

Level Definition

Shaping the Future

Innovation

Take a creative approach to problems or issues, “think outside the box”, go beyond the conventional, and explore creative uses of resources.

Proposes innovative ideas

Judgment and Decision Making

Make sound decisions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.

Assimilates and interprets data to make competing decisions

Delivering Business Results

Collaboration

Work and communicate collaboratively within CGS to create alignment within and across teams and groups.

Collaborates beyond one’s area

Customer/Citizen Focus

The desire to work closely with internal and external customers to meet and exceed their expectations.

Addresses underlying customer/stakeholder needs

Impact & Influence

Persuade, convince, influence or gain the commitment of others to get them to accept a point of view, adopt a specific direction, commit to an idea, or take a course of action.

Adapts actions or words to persuade

Organizational Awareness

Learn and understand the key relationships, diverse interest groups and power bases within one’s own and other organizations.

Understands and uses formal structures/networks

Planning, Coordination & Execution

Plan and coordinate work to achieve desired results on a consistent basis.

Coordinates activities involving others within one’s team

Enhancing Personal Effectiveness

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Continuously develop and enhance one’s own and others’ personal and professional skills, knowledge and abilities.

Models a learning orientation

Flexibility/Adaptability

Adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups.

Applies rules flexibly

Interpersonal Communication

Communicate effectively by reflecting on verbal and non-verbal behaviour, being attuned to the needs, perspectives and sensitivities of others and acting with them in mind.

Effectively uses empathy

Managerial Courage/Integrity

Acting with integrity, ensuring one’s actions are consistent with CGS’s values and expectations.

Is publicly candid with the team, acting with integrity consistent with one’s beliefs

Leadership Presence

Develop and maintain a sense of presence and emotional maturity and have an inner confidence that one can succeed and overcome obstacles.

Demonstrates personal courage

For more information on leadership competencies, please see our Leadership Competency Dictionary.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $2,499.70 to $2,944.90 bi-weekly. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

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We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

Follow the step by step application process.
Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
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Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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