Sr. Organizational Development Consultant

Job summary

The role focuses on designing and implementing strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and overall performance. Key duties include leading enterprise-wide OD projects, conducting organizational assessments, and providing coaching to leadership on team effectiveness.

Job details

Why FirstOntario? Competitive compensation packages Top-tier health and wellness benefits, including comprehensive benefits packages, a yearly health spending account and personal spending account Enhanced mental health benefits through SunLife and TELUS Health Exclusive banking benefits Up to $1000 per year towards professional development Pension Plan Flex-work environment Company-wide Employee Volunteer program (Blue Wave Program) Employee and Family Assistance Program Job Overview The Senior Organizational Development Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies and programs that enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and overall performance. The incumbent partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to assess organizational needs, drive change initiatives, and develop programs that align people, processes, and culture with the organization's strategic goals. This role is a blend of strategy, consultation, and execution. Role In partnership with the Director, Organizational Development; executes the roll out of substantial, enterprise-wide organizational development projects. Examples of projects could include: Onboarding Redesign, Employee Listening Strategies, Great Place to Work, Succession Planning, Leadership Blueprints, Values Projects, Tuition Programming, Engagement Tools and Systems (Achievers), Wellness Initiatives and Telus Health, Leadership Meeting/Trainings and Offsites. Effectively partners with leaders of various levels to understand their organizational development needs and make recommendations. These recommendations could be learning, facilitation, programs, etc. Designs and conducts organizational assessments (surveys, focus groups, and diagnostics) to gauge change resilience, resistance, and the effectiveness of programs. Independently designs leadership presentations for varying levels of leadership. Presents to leadership when necessary. In partnership with other members of the OD and Learning Team, helps to facilitate learning sessions where needed (specifically learning sessions related to organization wide programs or leadership). In partnership with the SR. Instructional Designer, develops and authors leadership programs related to emotional quotient, leadership basics etc. In partnership with internal communications, write, author, and roll out enterprise-wide communications that support OD related projects. In partnership with the Director, OD and the VP, HR – develop, support, train, and launch competency frameworks that connect with organizational goals. Partners directly with leaders to provide coaching and advisory support to leaders on team effectiveness, change leadership, and organizational challenges. In partnership with the internal communications specialist – drafts organizational comms related to human resources/people programs. Ensures they are rolled out. Required Skills Post secondary education or equivalent in HR, Business, Organizational Development. At least 5-7 years of experience in organizational development experience, ideally in complex or multi-union environments leading large (enterprise wide) projects. A CHRP/CHRL designation. A background in Change Management (PROSCI) or Project Management (PMP) would be considered a strong asset. Demonstrated experience leading change initiatives and organizational transformation projects. Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with organizational diagnostics, survey tools, and data analysis. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems; experience with engagement or analytics platforms is an asset. Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision Adaptable to changing priorities, deadlines and procedures with a strong attention to detail Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal), including group facilitation and presentation for varied audiences This role is hybrid (flexible) in Stoney Creek, ON. Details will be discussed during interview. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Salary Range: $81,110 to $111,527 annually. Compensation for this role reflects a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Those whose experience more closely aligns the role's requirements may be placed higher within the salary range. You will learn more about FirstOntario Credit Union's total rewards package during the interview process. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

What you’ll do

The role focuses on designing and implementing strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and overall performance. Key duties include leading enterprise-wide OD projects, conducting organizational assessments, and providing coaching to leadership on team effectiveness.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary education in HR or Business and 5-7 years of organizational development experience, preferably in complex or multi-union environments. A CHRP/CHRL designation is required, while PROSCI or PMP certifications are considered strong assets.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages • Health and wellness benefits • Yearly health spending account • Personal spending account • Mental health benefits • Banking benefits • Professional development allowance • Pension Plan • Flex-work environment • Employee Volunteer program • Employee and Family Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Organizational Development
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Facilitation
• Coaching
• Organizational Diagnostics
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership Development
• Communication Skills
• Problem-solving
• Influence
• Microsoft Office
• HR Systems

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting