Associate Director, Leadership Development & Employee Experience

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The People and Organization Development division of People Strategies is responsible for the development of long-term strategy such as the People Plan, a holistic long-term plan that engages and supports employees to transform the SFU experience. This Office encompasses Learning and Development, Organizational Health and Well-Being, HR operations and administrative services and overall HR Business Partner Client Services. Join a high performing team of professionals to put your energy and passion for leadership to work at a pivotal time in SFU's history.

About the Role

The Associate Director, Leadership Development and Employee Experience is responsible for developing and executing university-wide learning, leadership, and employee experience programs that foster professional growth, engagement, and a culture of recognition. This role oversees strategic initiatives to enhance staff development, design leadership training, and implement recognition frameworks that celebrate contributions and achievements. The position leads program execution, including learning management systems, and professional development funds, while managing external vendors and internal stakeholders. Additionally, this role monitors program impact through key performance indicators, refining initiatives to support continuous improvement.

If you love building on what is and seeing the possibilities of the future, this role is for you. We are looking for an energetic leader to support our workforce in reaching their highest potential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in organizational development, education, human resources, business administration, or a related field (master's is an asset) and 5 years of experience in designing and leading large-scale learning and development programs, ideally in a higher education or comparable setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Strong understanding of adult learning theories, instructional design methodologies, and technology-based learning solutions.
• Familiarity with higher education accreditation standards and their implications for staff development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and strategic and project management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to supervise and manage multidisciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Proficiency in using LMS platforms, performance analytics tools, and HRIS.
• Certification in learning and development (e.g., CPLP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar) is considered an asset.
• Experience designing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training programs is considered an asset.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.