Manager, Organizational Development

Elections Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Elections Ontario seeks a Manager of Organizational Development to lead HR initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and strategic planning. This temporary position requires a relationship-centered leader skilled in project management and human resources to effectively support the organization’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven project leader with experience in organizational strategy.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning and leadership for HR initiatives.
• Manage complex Organization Development projects.
• Develop evaluation methods to assess program effectiveness.

Skills

Project Leadership

Human Resources Management

Relationship Management

Change Management

Conceptual & Analytical Skills

Job description

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For accessibility assistance with this document please telephone Elections Ontario at 1-888-668-8683 or Fax at 1-866-714-2809. You can TTY at 1-888-292-2312

Position Status: Temporary Assignment for 18 months

Posting Status: Open

Salary Range: $105,307 to $148,429 per year

Hours of Work: 36.25 per week

Who we are

At Elections Ontario (EO), we’re dedicated to making voting easy and accessible for everyone while ensuring the integrity, security, and transparency of the electoral process. We’re an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections, and referenda.

The People and Talent Division partners with leaders across EO to align business and people strategies to create outstanding employee experiences, foster a culture that differentiates the business, and achieves the organization's mandate. We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented leader to join our dynamic team in the role of Manager, Organizational Development.

Why Join Us?

Are you an exceptional relationship-centred leader passionate about driving engagement and development? Are you an innovative and strategic thinker willing to challenge the status quo? Are you a change agent, collaborator and problem-solver with a reputation for delivering results? This is your opportunity to be part of our team and be the catalyst for transformative organizational success. This role will appeal to strategic thinkers who are innovative self-starters and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-based environment.

Your Role

You will provide strategic planning and organizational leadership to develop and execute large scale projects focused on human capital, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, and learning & development. You will ensure that HR programs and services are in alignment with the Strategic Plan and the mandate of EO; and provide consultation and advice to the Executives and Extended Leadership Team (ELT) on the development and implementation of strategic HR projects, programs and initiatives.

Reporting to and in collaboration with the Director, People & Talent, you will:

• Act as a key advisor in defining EO’s strategic HR direction and provide HR consulting and strategic advisory services to support major projects related to human capital planning, including assessing future talent needs, projecting EO’s talent supply and developing succession plans and an organizational people plan.
• Lead talent management, learning & development and employee engagement projects, plans and initiatives and work collaboratively with leaders and staff across EO to integrate talent management, learning & development plans, and employee engagement initiatives into day-to-day business practices and activities.
• Manage complex Organization Development initiatives, including facilitating the scoping of projects and identification of deliverables; oversee the assessment and acquisition of resources; monitor progress and outcome; manage project teams and budget; approve expenditures within assigned authority; resolve complex issues/matters as required.
• Lead and manage the development of comprehensive evaluation methods and performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness. Leverage strong partnerships with Executives and ELT to continually evaluate the effectiveness of programs, policies, and practices in aligning people and talent strategies with business objectives across the organization.
• Lead the development and implementation of policies, programs, and processes in alignment with HR strategies, ensuring compliance with legislation, procedures and best practices. This includes the preparation of Requests for Proposals and other tender documents; review and evaluate responses to RFPs and tenders.
• Lead/participate on committees, task forces and working groups.

What You Bring

• Strategic Project Leadership Skills – You connect organizational strategic objectives with best-in-class processes and operations through innovation and thought leadership. You are a proven project leader with experience leading, coaching and mentoring project team members to support the delivery of successful project results.
• Human Resources Management Expertise – You apply human resource management theories, principles and policies, and lead the strategic development and implementation of projects/programs.
• Relationship Management & Communication Skills – You use your superior consultative, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to partner with and influence stakeholders at all levels across the organization to determine strategic priorities.
• Innovative Thought Leadership – You break the mold and can conceptualize novel strategies at the micro and macro level in ways that align with business goals and pivot with the changing landscape.
• Change Management Expertise – You champion organizational transformation by building stakeholder buy-in and guiding teams through change that aligns with people strategies with evolving business needs.
• Political Acuity and Collaboration Mindset – You navigate complex organizational dynamics, building trusted relationships across all levels, and partnering effectively across departments to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Conceptual & Analytical Skills - You apply critical thinking and strong analytical skills to identify key issues, assess risks, and develop strategic, tech-enabled solutions. You prioritize effectively, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• You are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The successful candidate will be required to work in-office for the first three months of employment. After this period, telework opportunities may be offered for qualifying positions, subject to operational requirements.

How to apply

Your cover letter must identify how your qualifications and experience meet the position’s key competencies. Please submit your cover letter and resume as one attachment, quoting File #EO-2025-38 in the subject line, to email found on job ad: https://www.elections.on.ca/en/about-us/employment-centre.html

Submit no later than June 29, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their submission.

How to request an accommodation

Elections Ontario is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate, please call 1-888-668-8683, send a fax to 1-866-714-2809, TTY at 1-888-292-2312

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