Program Manager, Organizational Development

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for the Program Manager, Organizational Development within the Faculty of Medicine. This role develops and implements OD programs, coordinates initiatives, and evaluates impact across the FoM to advance organizational priorities.

The position reports to the Senior HR and OD Manager, collaborates with planning teams, sponsors, cross-functional units, and stakeholders, and manages budgets, events, and learning spaces to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two to three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Manages the development and day-to-day management of organizational development programs.
• Conducts research and stakeholder analysis to identify opportunities for program development and continuous improvement.
• Assesses and refines programs during pilot and ongoing delivery to improve content, structure, and operations.
• Supports evaluation tool design, implementation, and analysis to measure program effectiveness.
• Develops budgeting, event planning, and learning space management for programs.
• Coordinates communications, marketing, and recruitment strategies for programs.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Problem-solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Equity diversity inclusion

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Canvas LMS

Drupal CMS

Content management

Job description

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Human Resources, Level A Job Title Program Manager, Organizational Development Department Staff Human Resources | Faculty Affairs | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range $5,692.25 - $8,179.50 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.

Posting End Date September 23, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Program Manager, Organizational Development (OD) supports the development, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of OD programs and initiatives within the Faculty of Medicine (FoM). The position contributes to the planning, coordination, and evaluation of Faculty-wide programs to advance the Faculty’s organizational priorities.

Organizational Status

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world. Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world. The Faculty of Medicine —comprised of approximately 2,700 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 12,000 clinical faculty members—is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, 3 schools, and 26 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty of Medicine delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province. The UBC Vancouver Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The City of Vancouver is located on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations territory.

This position reports to the Senior HR and OD Manager, and works under the direction of the Organizational Development Strategist on assigned projects and initiatives. The Program Manager will work collaboratively with planning team members, program sponsors, cross-functional teams, and affiliated stakeholders to effectively deliver programs.

Work Performed

• Manages the development and day-to-day management of organizational development and learning programs.
• Conducts research and stakeholder analysis to identify opportunities for program development and continuous improvement.
• Assesses and refines programs during both the pilot phase and ongoing delivery, identifying improvements to content, structure, and operations to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and participant experience.
• Supports the design, implementation, and analysis of evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness and inform future iterations.
• Evaluates and recommends process efficiencies to streamline program delivery reducing administrative burden while maintaining quality.
• Creates standard operating procedures to support the effective implementation and long‑term sustainability of programs.
• Develops project plans and materials for events, learning sessions, and programs; manages logistics including venue and consultant contracts, communication and presentation materials, complex schedules, gifts, attendance management, and pre‑and post event evaluation.
• Develops, manages, and reconciles program budgets and expenditures.
• Manages online learning spaces for the programs, ensuring content is relevant, accessible, and aligned with the learning needs of participants.
• Supports participants throughout their program experience, fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Provides clear guidance, timely communication, and responsive support to enhance their overall experience.
• Develops and coordinates the marketing, communications, and recruitment strategies.
• Creates digital content (e.g., announcements, and website updates) and manages the application adjudication process.
• Participates in planning meetings, meetings with advisors, subject matter experts, and facilitators as required.
• Coordinates and supports the implementation of decisions and goals for programs.
• Continuously develops expertise by staying current with best practices in program design, learning effectiveness, and operational efficiency to inform ongoing improvements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Work requires judgment and initiative. Makes decisions that impact the success of projects that are vital to achieving the Faculty’s strategic objectives. Failure to accurately assess client needs, exercise appropriate judgement and foresight may impact the Faculty’s and unit’s ability to achieve its strategic direction or goals in a cost effective manner.

Supervision Received

Works independently under the direction of the Senior HR and OD Manager and Organizational Development Strategist.

Supervision Given

Provides functional supervision of the work of students and other staff that may contribute to the delivery of organizational development programs and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two to three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in organizational development, human resources, business, education, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles and organizational development.
• Strong project management, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to adapt writing style for different purposes and audiences.
• Strong oral communication, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to take initiative, organize, prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate effective intercultural communication skills, and interact professionally and diplomatically with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesize academic and grey literature, interpret evaluation data, distill key insights, and communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint) and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to learning management (e.g., Canvas) and content management systems (e.g., Drupal).
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and continually upgrade skills.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.

An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].