Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Organization Development, the Organization Development Specialist will support program development, implementation, and evaluation of OD initiatives and programs including DEI, 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, supporting program leads and contributing to effective solutions and continuous improvement of processes and tools
Prepares materials such as presentations, program briefings, process maps, and forms, to enable project leads, sponsors, and stakeholders to make strategic and operational decisions, and to effectively operationalize and track programs
Handles intake for L&D requests and engages with business to conduct needs assessment for L&D initiatives, works with instructional designers to assess and recommend on program delivery methods, and timing
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
Leverages the use of technology-enabled solutions to further program effectiveness and enhance the employee experience
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 including diversity, equity, inclusion, 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, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, 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
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