Organizational Development and Effectiveness Specialist
About The Position
We’re looking for an Organizational Development & Effectiveness Specialist to step into a high-impact role where you’ll shape how people join, grow, and lead across the organization. From reimagining onboarding programs and building out leadership and employee resource hubs, to driving change initiatives and advancing our learning and development strategy - your work will directly influence the employee experience and organizational effectiveness. If you’re ready to step into a role where you can lead, build, and make an impact from day one - this is it. We’re looking for someone who works autonomously, takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes, and is excited to own programs end-to-end. From onboarding to leadership enablement to change, you’ll lead meaningful work in close partnership with a collaborative team - creating impact across the organization.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in leading organizational development, learning & development, HR programs.
- Proven experience leading or supporting onboarding programs, leadership development, and learning strategies.
- Strong understanding of change management principles and experience supporting change initiatives.
- Ability to work independently and take full ownership of programs, deliverables, and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and using data to inform decisions and reporting.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate strategy into clear, actionable programs and tools.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public sector or broader public service environments is considered an asset.
- Certification in Organization Development, Learning and Development and/or Change Management is preferred.
- Project Management Experience would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Lead and evolve enterprise learning and development programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and employee experience initiatives.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve onboarding programs for employees and leaders to ensure strong integration and engagement.
- Develop and maintain Employee Resource Hubs and leadership tools, providing leaders with practical, accessible resources.
- Support and contribute to organizational change initiatives, ensuring strong adoption, communication, and alignment.
- Partner with leaders and HR teams to identify needs and deliver strategic learning and development solutions aligned to business priorities.
- Facilitate engaging learning sessions, workshops, and programs in both virtual and in-person environments.
- Analyze engagement data, learning metrics, and feedback to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS), including reporting, user support, and content management.
- Coordinate with external vendors to support delivery of learning programs and initiatives.
- Contribute to broader organizational development initiatives, including culture, engagement, and performance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
- 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
- Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
- Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
- PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
- Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
