DPRA Canada Inc. - Associate, Organizational Effectiveness
DPRA Canada (DPRA) is a dynamic company seeking exceptional professionals to join our management consulting team. DPRA proudly provides professional management consulting services to clients from the public and private sectors in the areas of organizational effectiveness, program evaluation, public policy and legislative review, socio-economic, cultural research and assessment, Indigenous engagement and applied health and research.
JOB SUMMARY
DPRA is seeking an Associate for our growing Organizational Effectiveness consulting team. The Organizational Effectiveness team responds to client needs on organizational assessment and transformation, strategic and operational planning, and strategic human resource management initiatives. Specifically, our Organizational Effectiveness consultants work with organizations to maximize the effectiveness and success of their operations and people by developing and implementing well-designed structures, strategies, and programs to drive better results and enhance workplace environments.
Performance Expectations
The Associate contributes to the success of the organizational effectiveness practice area team through their experience in areas such as organizational design and development, human resources management, strategic planning, and management consulting, as well as their research-oriented academic background. As a key team member, the Associate will:
- Perform quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis
- Develop data collection instruments and collect data from surveys, interviews, focus groups, facilitated planning sessions, and in-depth documentation reviews
- Manage and deliver organizational, operational, and strategic consulting engagements with a focus on:
- o Organizational effectiveness review
- o Organization redesign o Strategic planning, development and implementation
- o Operations and process management effectiveness
- o Job analysis and design
- HR strategy development and implementation
- Summarize findings in writing and in data visualizations that are clear and relevant
- Contribute to development of reports, plans, briefing materials, and other deliverables
- Assist with project scheduling and coordination tasks
- Contribute to proposal development
- Travel on occasion to support senior staff in their work alongside clients.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are essential:
- Master’s or PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behaviour,
- Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, Industrial and LabourRelations, or related field
- Minimum three to five (3-5) years of relevant work experience in management consulting, organizational design, organizational development, talent management, government/healthcare, or related area
- Demonstrated experience in all areas of project delivery including application of appropriate tools and methodologies, analytical skills and report writing
- Experience with facilitation, client communication, and presentations
- Experience with project management
- Effective working skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio, as well as SPSS and online survey platforms
- Ability to support business development initiatives.
In addition, the following qualifications are desirable:
- MBA, CPA, or familiarity with public sector financial management
- Skills in financial analysis and projection skills
- Advanced statistics and quantitative data analysis skills
- Public sector experience
- Experience working in a Northern and Indigenous context.
Total Rewards
DPRA employees are generously rewarded for their contribution to the organization with:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Profit sharing and RRSP match
- Career development opportunities
- Potential for other benefits that offer flexibility and improve work-life balance.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate position title to sabrina.aliverti (at) dpra.ca by February 9, 2024.
We thank all applicants for your interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. To learn more about DPRA, please visit our website at www.dpra.ca.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Work Location: Remote