Organization Development Specialist

Reporting to the Director, Organization Development, the Organization Development Specialist will support program development, implementation, and evaluation of OD initiatives and programs including Learning & Development, Recognition, Employee Engagement.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and will be based at our Head Office located in Markham, ON.

• Supports implementation and ongoing delivery of OD programs including communications, administration, execution, and responses to inquiries

• Conducts research, gathers information, and presents insights for range of OD program areas

• Supports program leads to administrate programs and contributes to continuous improvement of processes and tools

• Supports HR services delivered via the OD team

• Prepares materials such as presentations, program briefings, and process maps, for proposals and to effectively operationalize and track programs including recognition program and others

• Handles intake for L&D requests, works with instructional designers to assess and recommend on program delivery methods, and timing, and creates project plans and service level agreements

• Learning partner to the business entailing facilitating meetings, presentations, status updates, focus groups, developing materials, maintaining awareness, and acting on stakeholder feedback

• Collaborates with L&D team members to plan, and implement optimization of Workday LMS

• Supports L&D team with creating LMS campaigns, troubleshooting, and reporting

• Evaluates program and learning effectiveness through development of knowledge checks, measurement of engagement, and facilitating approach for reporting on each

• Prepares and maintains project plans and files for multiple OD initiatives including L&D deliverables. Engages with key stakeholders and reports on project status and updates

• Familiar with and administers OD technology and tools (including engagement survey, LMS, Smartsheet) and ensures requirements and specifications are reflected in project plans

• Stays abreast of OD principles and incorporates learnings into approach and development of OD programs

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Organization Development, Human Resources Management, Business, or Adult Education preferred

• At least 2 years in OD, L&D or Human Resources special projects/program implementation

• Demonstrated knowledge in 2 or more OD specialties': Learning & Development , Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Culture, Recognition, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Business Partnering

• Experience in program management and administration

• Experience creating infographics, or job aids, and using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud products such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Articulate 360 an asset

• Experience working with different LMS including Workday highly preferred

• Effective consultation and communication skills working with multiple stakeholders

• Proven project management ability across multiple deliverables

• Experience of program evaluation and reporting on outcomes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying needs, proposing solutions, and organizing large scale or complex information

• Flexible team player able to work both independently and collaboratively

• Skilled communicator, ability to work with diverse stakeholders at all levels of an organization

• Ability to research, leverage, and operationalize best practices

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

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