Organizational Development Specialist- (Temporary -6 months)

The Co-operators Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Co-operators Group is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist (6-month temporary) to advance OD&P programs across the HR function. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office days, English required with French as an asset.

You will partner with OD&P, HR Partnering and HRMT to translate people strategies into practical programs that boost performance, talent experience and organizational effectiveness. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in HR, Business, Commerce, Organizational Development, Adult Education or related field.
• 3+ years in HR, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Employee Experience or related area.
• CHRP designation is an asset.
• Experience coordinating HR programs, projects, processes, workshops, and stakeholder materials.
• Strong research, analytical and presentation skills with ability to write recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, coordinate and maintain OD&P programs, tools and resources.
• Research, gather requirements, perform gap analyses and recommend OD&P tool improvements.
• Coordinate enterprise OD&P programs including employee listening, succession and talent planning.
• Lead or co-lead workshops and stakeholder meetings; prepare materials and facilitation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree or higher in HR/Business/Commerce/Org Development

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

UKG PRO

Viva Glint

Achievers

Job description

Organizational Development Specialist- (Temporary -6 months)

Company: CGL
Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (6 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our national Human Resources team aspires to enable a culture where our company and its employees excel. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive for operational efficiency and simplicity in the employee experience with HR. We take a proactive approach to preparing for the future by creating agile and flexible programs to remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.

As the OD&P Specialist, you will support the review, research, development, implementation, communication, administration, and continuous improvement of Organizational Development & Performance programs, processes, resources, and tools. You will work closely with OD&P Partners and Lead role, HR Partnering teams, HRMT, and other stakeholders to help translate people strategies into practical, accessible, and well-supported programs that strengthen performance, talent, employee experience, andorganizationaleffectiveness.

Technologies you have experience with:

• Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Forms and SharePoint)
• SharePoint content management and intranet administration
• UKG PRO is an asset
• Employee Listening platforms (e.g., Viva Glint) is a nice to have
• Achievers is a nice to have

How you will create impact :

• Support the design, development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of OD&P programs, tools, processes, and resources that respond toidentifiedbusiness and employee needs.
• Conduct research, gather requirements, complete gap analysis, source products, and prepare recommendations to support new or enhanced OD&P tools, assessments, processes, and program improvements.
• Coordinate and support enterprise OD&P programs and processes including employee listening strategy, Elevate/performance management, succession and talent planning, strategic workforce planning, team dynamic assessments, recognition, executive onboarding, mentorship and relatedorganizationaldevelopment initiatives.
• Lead and/or co-lead workshops such as Advisory Sessions, information sessions with the HR Partnering team, and stakeholder meetings related to OD&P offerings, including preparing materials, supporting facilitation, and followingthrough onactions.
• Manage OD&P content, communications, and resources across internal channels including SharePoint, Leader Portal, Source, Co-op Learn and related platforms to ensure materials are current, accessible, well-branded, and easy to use.
• Provide guidance and support to HR Partnering teams, leaders, and stakeholders on OD&P tools, resources, processes, procedures, guidelines, and program interpretation, including technology-enabled processes.
• Prepare reports, presentations, communications, and preliminary insights from program data, survey results, and stakeholder feedback to helpidentifythemes, opportunities, risks, and recommendations.
• Support any cross over responsibilities shared from Talent Development Specialists or Wellbeing Specialist as required.

To join our team:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, Communications, Organizational Development, Adult Education, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Three or more years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Employee Experience, Learning and Development, Workforce Planning, ora related area.
• CHRP designation, or progress toward a professional HR designation, is considered an asset.
• Experience coordinating or supporting HR programs, projects, processes, workshops, communications, and stakeholder materials.
• Demonstrated research, analytical, problem-solving, recommendation-writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, content management tools, survey/reporting tools, and data analysis or presentation tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with employee listening, performance management, succession planning, strategic workforce planning, recognition, assessments, executive onboarding, or HR technology platforms is considered an asset.

How you will succeed:

• You use critical thinking torecognizeassumptions, evaluate information,identifyrisks or gaps, and propose practical solutions.
• You build trusting relationships and collaborate effectively with HR colleagues, leaders, employees, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• You communicate clearly in writing, presentations, and conversations, and can tailor messages for different audiences and channels.
• You areorganized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables with strong follow-through.
• You are proactive,solutions-oriented, and comfortable working with limited guidance in a changing environment.
• You bring curiosity, sound judgement, and a continuous improvement mindset to simplify processes and enhance the employee and leader experience.
• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed clientexpectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.
• Proficiency in English is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority non-francophone clients, groups, teams. Drafting complex English documents and preparing daily reports for anglophone leaders. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
• This role involves detail-oriented work that requires a moderate degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• Managing the Recognition budget is expected.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Expected salary range $60,574.00 to $100,956.00

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.