Director - Organizational Development Branch

at  Government of Yukon

Job Summary and Requirements
This posting is to fill a permanent, full time position.
Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.
Our department makes a difference…
At the Government of Yukon, our vision is to create an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners - this vision is close to our hearts in the Public Service Commission. We are passionate about our people, and we strive to build a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, respectful, and continuously improving. We do this through maintaining internal HR systems, policies and collective agreements and providing human resources advice and support to departments and employees.
The opportunity…
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Organizational Development to guide sustainable and effective development of programs, aiming for continued growth and development of organizational performance throughout the Yukon public service.
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, People & Culture Division, you will be responsible for developing strategies, and implementing learning and development programs, services, and plans that align with the Public Service Commission’s and Government of Yukon’s priorities. You will also help increase efficiency, productivity, leadership (including Character-Based Leadership), and performance across all Yukon Government’s departments.
The position provides corporate vision, strategic direction, and expert advice in the areas of corporate training and development, organizational change and development, conflict management services and organizational effectiveness. This position is a key member of the Public Service Commission senior management team and will participate in developing and implementing departmental and corporate human resources policies and programs for the Government of Yukon.
Supporting you every step of the way…
Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.
Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.
We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.
Learn more about what we offer.
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Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualification. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
A degree in human resources, education (with a focus on organizational development), public administration, humanities, social sciences, or a related field.
Executive level experience in the public sector providing corporate oversight and direction in the implementation and execution of complex programs, policies, and frameworks.
Executive level experience managing human and financial resources and leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams.
Considerable experience providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
Executive level experience developing and fostering trusting relationships with central agencies and departments clients and colleagues.
Experience leading projects, leading change management and collaborating with clients and external service providers.
Post-secondary training in organizational psychology or organizational development, alternative dispute resolution, conflict resolution, mediation, coaching and/or human resources would be an asset.
Training in the IVEY Leader Character Framework would be an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be considered.
Desired Key Leadership Competencies for this position
To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on the following competencies:
Leading Change and Innovation
Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
Demonstrating Client Focus
Developing People
Taking Action & Achieving Results
Promoting Common Values and Ethics
Thinking Strategically
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability for this position
Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and communicate both orally and in writing at all levels of an organization, including preparing reports and delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders including senior leaders.
Ability to manage sensitive issues with sound judgement, discretion, and care, and maintain confidentiality.
Superior writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures, familiarity with relevant legislation, and trends related to equity, diversity, inclusion, human rights, and psychological safety.
Integrity, personal responsibility, self awareness, and ability to self-reflect to increase personal effectiveness.
Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of equity in the workplace and possessing intercultural competence, including cultural agility and humility.
Additional information
Job requirements: May require some travel within and outside the territory.

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