OD Advisor / Strategic Partner

Keyano College Fort McMurray; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an Organizational Development Advisor, where you will drive transformative change and enhance employee engagement. This role involves collaborating with leadership to implement high-value initiatives, develop performance management processes, and facilitate strategic planning. The position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan (LAPP)

Northern Living Allowance

Professional training funding

Generous vacation entitlement

Paid sick days

Discounted gym membership

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Employee discounts for theatre and bookstore

Various other perks and discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in change management and organizational development.
• Strong background in designing training programs and project management.

Responsibilities

• Create a Performance Management process aligned with strategic objectives.
• Facilitate strategic planning and workforce planning activities.
• Manage employee engagement activities and leadership training.

Skills

Consulting and Coaching

Dispute Resolution/Conflict Management

Organizational Design and Workforce Planning

Change Management

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Learning and Development

Effective Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Drive Transformative Change: Join Us as an Organizational Development Advisor!

The People & Culture Department at Keyano College is in search for an Organizational Development (OD) Advisor. The OD Advisor is responsible to build relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders across the College to guide high quality decision making and timely delivery of initiatives. Through education and coaching this role will work with Executive and College leadership to identify, prioritize, and plan high value, high benefit initiatives.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us
Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the President & CEO, you will be responsible for the following:
Creating a Performance Management process aligned with the College’s strategic objectives and values.
Create and maintain a Balanced Scorecard for the College
Assist with the creation of an Onboarding program and maintain content current and relevant.
Introduce a Coaching program for the leadership team
Establishing a Leadership Training & Development program
Initiate & manage employee engagement activities
Facilitate strategic planning process, workforce planning and change management activities
Explore funding opportunities for new projects.
Provide change management advice and support with new initiatives or re-organizations with the involvement of other P&C and College Leaders

Competencies Required for the Role

Consulting and Coaching - Works directly with leaders to identify needs, and provide advice, guidance, and coaching that support strategic and operational objectives. Understands the client managers’ core concerns and helps them identify specific, measurable goals, steps and specific actions to be taken. Gives supportive and challenging feedback.

Dispute Resolution/Conflict Management – Works with managers to resolve conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner.

Organizational Design and Workforce Planning - Facilitates the process of creating effective organization structures by assisting leaders in clarifying decision authority, information flow, and the roles of employees. Understands leadership models and competency frameworks.

Organization Development – Understands and can apply key OD skills including diagnosis, problem solving, conflict management, understanding groups and teams, process redesign, process observation, and large systems change.

Change Management – Plans and implement change management practices and strategies to prepare individuals and the organization to successfully adopt change to drive organizational success and outcomes.

Project Management – Understands project management best practices and can guide and coach project teams to successful project deliveries.

Continuous Improvement – Can identify opportunities and problem area in increase revenue and decrease productivity loss.

Learning and Development – Demonstrated expertise in the delivery of learning and development programs, processes, and tools; Experience with technology enabled learning and adult learning concepts.

Solution orientation – Makes timely decisions and advances solutions that are in the best interest of the College and our students.

Accountability – Fosters and demonstrates a culture of accountability and ownership.

Relationship intelligence – Demonstrates emotional maturity and operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics.

Employee Engagement – Empowers others to be engaged, motivated and resilient through change.

Effective Communication – Uses personal interaction, transparency, and language to effectively build trust and commitment.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in change management, learning and development, organizational development, and data-driven decision-making.
Strong background in designing and delivering training programs, implementing leadership and employee engagement strategies, and applying project management principles (PMP, PID, or Prosci certification is an asset)
Proven ability to analyze organizational data, develop dashboards, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is considered an asset

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and knowledge acceptable by the College may also be considered.

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
Defined Benefit pension plan (LAPP) - one of the best in Canada
This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month (This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval).
Professional training and development funding is provided annually.
Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years.
Paid sick days.

We also offer various perks and discounts to our employees:

Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition awards annually
Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our gym and recreational facility).
Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
Various other perks and discounts for cell phone plans, insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

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