Organizational Development Specialist

JOB OVERVIEW: Organizational Development Specialist

This role reports to the Manager, Organizational Development and Employee Experience.

The Organizational Development Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, delivering and evaluating organizational development programs assigned by their supervisor. Areas of responsibility include: employee experience and engagement, training and development, change management, leadership development, talent management, succession planning, professional development, and team effectiveness initiatives. This position provides consultation and support for organizational change and effectiveness to University key parties.

Please include in your application a cover letter and resume. A resume review will be conducted on March 18, 2025, however the posting will remain open until filled.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Undergraduate degree in human resources, organizational development or psychology. A Master's degree is preferred;
2. Five years' experience in an Organizational Development related capacity;
3. Three years' people leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
4. Public sector and/or post-secondary work experience is preferred;
5. Change Management certification is preferred;
6. Training or education related to adult learning is preferred;
7. True Colors or similar certification is preferred;
8. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

1. Extensive experience utilizing project management principles, practices, and methodologies.
2. Practical experience successfully leading, creating and implementing sustainable organizational development initiatives using change management principles, practices and methodologies.
3. Excellent communication, presentation and networking abilities.
4. Experience conducting needs assessments, developing training, communications & engagement strategies, and designing customized learning solutions.
5. Effective facilitation skills including the ability to motivate and influence senior leaders and employees when needed.
6. Ability to build effective work relationships with internal and external parties and work in a collaborative manner within a complex organization.
7. Understanding of leadership models and competency frameworks.
8. Solid organizational skills including keen attention to detail and a proven ability to juggle and reprioritize based on organizational demands and priorities.
9. Ability to analyze information and put forward well-written recommendations to senior leaders.
10. Ability to lead people and build a high-performing team.
11. Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations that call for the use of diplomacy and professionalism in the delivery of information and explanations.
12. Ability to work independently and effectively as a leader or member of a team.
13. Ability to cope with and tackle ambiguous situations to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
14. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams), and learning technologies including Learning Management Systems.
15. Commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, equitable and inclusive workplace.
16. Ability to travel between campuses is required.

COMPETENCIES

1. People First: KPU employees involve, appreciate, value and respect the KPU community members they serve (i.e., students, employees, external stakeholders, etc.) creating a culture of high engagement and performance.
2. Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.
3. Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
4. Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.