Organizational Effectiveness Specialist

at  Baycrest

JOB SUMMARY:

The Organizational Effectiveness Specialist will support a system-wide application of behavioral science knowledge that enhances organizational performance and individual development. The OE Specialist will facilitate inclusive, innovative methodologies and approaches for; learning, leadership development, change management, strategic planning, organization design, performance management, coaching, and work/life balance to maximize the skills and abilities of Baycrest staff to assist the organization in fulfilling its mission and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• University degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Business or related field required
• Adult Education Certificate required
• Change Management Certificate an asset
• Three to five years of related experience required
• Demonstrated effective coaching, facilitating, systems thinking skills and the ability to develop learning strategies
• Advanced understanding of methodologies/approaches for learning, strategic planning, organization design, leadership development, change management, performance management, coaching, diversity, and developing a healthy workplace
• Excellent verbal and written communication, listening and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and time/project management skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint.
• Education and Experience in Diversity, equity and Inclusion initiatives

• Supports the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of organizational development activities to meet long term and short term needs in support of the strategic direction of the organization
• Identifies implements and evaluates approaches/ interventions to improve the effectiveness of the organization
• Provides group facilitation support for strategic planning, team development for various teams
• Develops learning strategies for Baycrest initiatives/projects and manage parts of the learning design and delivery process
• Supports/coaches Managers and departments with the planning and delivery of department specific change management, improvement, or learning activities
• Provides advice on internal and external learning and organizational development issues to staff and management
• Searches and prepares proposals for externally contracted learning and development or engagement services