Advisor, Development and Engagement

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Advisor for Development and Engagement. This pivotal role supports leadership development and employee engagement initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders to design and implement programs that enhance employee insights and engagement. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll leverage your communication and project management skills to drive impactful change. Join a team committed to building a healthier world and enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive packages, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Qualifications

• University degree/diploma in HR Management or related field.
• 2-3 years experience in employee engagement or development.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute employee listening strategy.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management

Certification in Change Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Survey Tools

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto General Hospital, with occasional travel to other sites

Department: People & Culture

Reports to: Manager, Leadership Development

Hours: 37.5 per week

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: May 6, 2025

Position Summary

The Advisor, Development & Engagement is an exciting opportunity to join the Talent & Learning Centre of Excellence within UHN’s People & Culture (P&C) department. Working closely with P&C team members and organizational leaders, the Advisor, Development & Engagement will play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing UHN’s leadership development and employee engagement/listening programs (e.g., engagement survey, exit survey, new hire survey, etc.). Reporting to the Manager, Leadership Development, the Advisor will collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to design, implement and evaluate programs that foster a high-performance, inclusive and values-driven culture.

The Advisor, Development & Engagement will apply a balanced approach to their work, combining systems thinking and data with a human centric view. A key part of this role will be supporting the design, delivery, and evaluation of leadership development, and evolving UHN’s approach to employee listening and engagement to enhance UHN’s ability to generate actionable employee insights. A priority area of focus includes launching a UHN-wide employee engagement survey and action planning process in 2025.

You bring well-developed communication, critical thinking, and project management skills, along with a passion for continuous improvement and inclusive, people-centered development.

Duties

• With direction from the Manager, create and execute the enterprise employee listening strategy
• Identify employee engagement tactics that align with business priorities and contribute to UHN’s development and retention goals; support implementation by collaborating with key stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives related to insights generated from listening activities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of leadership development programs and processes to maximize adoption and impact, including providing tools and support to People and Culture stakeholders
• Create and maintain high-quality materials such as presentations, learning modules, handouts, facilitator and participant guides, toolkits and resources
• Plan, manage and coordinate the communications, logistics and execution of organization-wide leadership and engagement initiatives, ensuring a seamless experience for participants and stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on-time, within budget, and to established quality standards
• Track, analyze and report on programs and initiatives, using data to assess effectiveness and inform continuous improvement efforts; prepare reports and coordinate regular reports that highlight the impact of initiatives to guide strategic planning and decision-making
• Stay current with research, trends, and emerging practices in organizational development, leadership, and engagement to ensure UHN’s programs incorporate best and emerging practices
• Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend enhancements or alternative strategies based on findings
  
  
  

Qualifications

• A university or college degree/diploma in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Coursework or certifications in Change Management, Adult Education, Conflict Management and/or Coaching would be an asset
• A solid foundation of knowledge of, and experience in, leadership development, employee engagement, organization development, and culture change best practices
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a field related to development, employee engagement, human resources, ideally within a medium to large organization
• A high performer, adept at building productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across the organization
• Comfortable facilitating learning sessions and group discussions; you have strong communication skills
• Able to work independently, be innovative, strategically aligned and self-confident
• Resourceful, action-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities, work independently, and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Experience working within healthcare and/or a unionized environment would be an asset
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why Join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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