Manager, Organizational Development (12-month contract)

The Institute for Performance and Learning; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment organization based in Toronto is seeking a Manager for Organizational Development. The role involves enhancing organizational capabilities through talent management strategies, focusing on designing and implementing Talent programs. Candidates should possess significant experience in assessment methodologies, project management, and vendor management. A collaborative culture with opportunities for global career development is emphasized in this position.

Benefits

Accelerated exposure and responsibility

Global career development opportunities

Diverse and inspiring colleagues

Hybridity in work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in designing, delivering, and measuring assessment and coaching programs.
• In-depth understanding of multiple assessment methodologies.
• Extensive experience in process management for complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, delivery, and implementation of global Talent programs.
• Lead internal resource development and communications.
• Manage vendor relationships and engagement operations.
• Apply advanced analytics to evaluate organizational data.
• Optimize organizational development processes and initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tableau

Job description

Company Description

Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization

When you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. As a professional investment management organization, CPP Investments invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure its financial sustainability for generations of working and retired Canadians.

CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3.6trillion in assets by 2050. The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Sydney.

CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to :

• Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Global career development opportunities
• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration
• A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance
• An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts lives

If you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here.

Job Description

As a Manager, Organizational Development, you will work collaboratively with Talent and business stakeholders to enhance organizational capabilities and lead talent management strategies. You will focus on designing, developing, and implementing Talent programs and processes aligned to our broader organizational strategic objectives, driving continuous improvement in employee development, performance, engagement and learning.

Team Description

Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development, you will join the thoughtful advisors in the Organizational Development function who are elevating and activating global talent management practices to drive CPP Investments' One Fund Strategy outcomes. Your mandate within the team includes managing the development and operations of enterprise leadership assessment and coaching practices, building the approach to a Critical Roles Program, and supporting other portfolio activities as required (e.g. Performance, Succession, Potential).

Accountabilities :

Own the end-to-end design, delivery, implementation, and continuous improvement of one or more technology-enabled global Talent programs / processes that enhance end-user experience and advance strategic objectives, including, overseeing project management, stakeholder management and engagement, measurement, etc.

Lead the development and deployment of internal resources and communications

Manage vendor relationships including onboarding, contracting, engagement operations, and regular feedback loops with senior leadership to share thematic intelligence

Apply advanced analytics of psychometrics data to evaluate program / process / organizational data, identify nuanced trends and insights that drive informed decision making and improve performance.

Escalate and apply judgement to address issues, challenges, and risks with a balance of innovation and agility while considering impact on key stakeholders.

Lead efforts to optimize processes organizational development processes, programs, initiatives, and procedures; implementing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and employee engagement.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, cultivating collaborative partnerships to ensure alignment, foster feedback, and garner support for organizational development endeavors.

Stay informed about emerging trends, research findings, and best practices in Talent Management, Learning & Development, and / or Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, proactively recommending innovative ideas and thought leadership to drive continuous improvement and maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in related field (e.g. Masters in I / O Psychology)

6+ years of relevant experience with valued placed on designing, delivering, and measuring assessment and coaching programs

In-depth understanding of, and practical experience with, multiple assessment methodologies and coaching engagements

Extensive experience in reporting and process / program management for large-scale and complex programs, preferably in Talent, learning, ED&I, data / analysis or in the financial or professional services industry.

Deep knowledge and understanding of the current market, vendor landscape, emerging and leading global trends, research, and practices.

Advanced practical experience using Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and other relevant systems / applications (e.g. Tableau, LMS systems).

Additional Information

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At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity :

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer :

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

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