Organizational Development and Inclusion Advisor

at  Kwantlen Polytechnic University

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e. Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Business Administration etc.);
• Minimum of three (3) years working in the OD or HR field/sound knowledge of HR practices and programs;
• Basic understanding of EDI principles and eagerness to learn more about organizational development and change management;
• Training or certification in equity, diversity, and inclusion, or similar;
• Strong knowledge of OD principles, change management methodologies, and talent development strategies;
• Experience in designing and delivering training programs, workshops, and coaching sessions;
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion work.
• Demonstrated understanding of OD and HR programs, practices and policies.
• Demonstrated understanding of unconscious bias, microaggressions, and intersectionality.
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation.
• Experience in working with individuals from equity-denied groups.
• Demonstrated ability to be aware and support others’ needs.
• Demonstrated ability to support tough conversations.
• Working knowledge of human rights laws and other relevant legislation.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong presentation skills, including experience delivering to both small and large audiences.
• Ability to design, deliver, and source programming and/or training.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret and apply university and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to multi-task, be self-directed, and to make decisions to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel between campuses.
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We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.