Organizational Development Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to join its HR team.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to deliver leadership development, talent management, and organizational effectiveness programs across the division. You will analyze data, support succession planning, and help build a strong, capable workforce while coordinating programs, materials, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge in organizational development, talent management, succession planning, and change management.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or complex operations is a plus.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, presentation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design, delivery, coordination, and improvement of organizational development programs across the division.
• Assist with annual talent reviews and succession planning materials and tracking.
• Provide practical development solutions aligning with business needs.
• Support change management initiatives, role clarity, and workflow alignment.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership decision-making.

Skills

Leadership development

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Learning & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD/Business

Job description

Organizational Development Specialist to join its HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about leadership development, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. In this role, you will work closely with HR and business leaders to deliver meaningful development programs, support talent and succession initiatives, leverage data to drive insights, and help build a strong, capable workforce across the division.

Why is this role a great career opportunity?

• Opportunity to support organizational development across multiple businesses.
• Exposure to leadership development, employee development, succession planning, talent reviews, and change management.
• Ability to partner with HR and business leaders on initiatives that support workforce capability and employee engagement.
• A role that combines program coordination, data analysis, stakeholder support, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to contribute to practical, scalable solutions that help strengthen business performance and organizational effectiveness.

Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000

Responsibilities

• Support the design, delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of organizational development programs, tools, and frameworks across the division.
• Support annual talent review and succession planning processes, including preparation of materials, tracking development plans, and identifying talent gaps.
• Assist leaders and HR partners with practical development solutions that support employee growth and business needs.
• Support change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives, including role clarity, team structure, accountability mapping, and workflow alignment.
• Analyze employee, talent, engagement, and development data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and summaries to support leadership decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, Adult Education, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of related experience in organizational development, talent management, learning and development, HR program coordination, or change management.
• Knowledge of organizational development, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, change management, needs assessment, program coordination, and facilitation.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or complex operational environments is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, presentation, analytical, project coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• CPHR designation or working toward designation is considered an asset. Certification or coursework in Organizational Development, Change Management, Talent Management, or Leadership Development is also considered an asset.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

The Transportation and Logistics Division of J.D. Irving, Limited is comprised of a dynamic group of unique and successful businesses in the marine, railway, trucking and service sectors. We are a recognized leader in freight movement and logistics services, offering a fast-paced and progressive work environment, with exposure to a wide range of operational initiatives and a focus on the future with our Digital Strategy. We are growing our businesses, transforming our operations, maximizing our results and energizing our employees through investment and progressive technology. We value people and teamwork, and we seek and develop the very best talent to ensure that WE DELIVER!