Sr. Organizational Development Consultant

FirstOntario Credit Union; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development allowance

Pension plan

Flex-work environment

Volunteer program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FirstOntario Credit Union is seeking a Senior Organizational Development Consultant to design, implement, and evaluate strategies enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. You will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to align people, processes, and culture with strategic goals.

The role blends strategy, consultation, and execution, with responsibility for enterprise-wide OD initiatives, leadership development, and communications.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in HR, Business, or Organizational Development.
• 5–7 years of organizational development experience.
• CHRP/CHRL designation.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with organizational diagnostics and data analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems; experience with engagement analytics is a plus.
• Flexible, self-directed with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Roll out enterprise-wide organizational development projects with senior leadership.
• Partner with leaders to assess needs and recommend learning or programs.
• Design and conduct organizational assessments (surveys, focus groups, diagnostics).
• Develop leadership presentations for varying levels of leadership.
• Facilitate learning sessions related to organization-wide programs.
• Develop leadership programs with the instructional designer.
• Draft enterprise-wide communications supporting OD projects.
• Develop competency frameworks aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide coaching and advisory support to leaders on team effectiveness and change.
• Collaborate with internal communications to roll out HR/people programs.

Skills

Change management

Facilitation

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership influence

MS Office

Education

CHRP/CHRL designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Engagement analytics platforms

Job description

• Top-tier health and wellness benefits, including comprehensive benefits packages, a yearly health spending account and personal spending account
• Enhanced mental health benefits through SunLife and TELUS Health
• Up to $1000 per year towards professional development
• Pension Plan
• Flex-work environment
• Company-wide Employee Volunteer program (Blue Wave Program)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Why FirstOntario?

• Competitive compensation packages
• Top-tier health and wellness benefits, including comprehensive benefits packages, a yearly health spending account and personal spending account
• Enhanced mental health benefits through SunLife and TELUS Health
• Exclusive banking benefits
• Up to $1000 per year towards professional development
• Pension Plan
• Flex-work environment
• Company-wide Employee Volunteer program (Blue Wave Program)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job Overview

The Senior Organizational Development Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies and programs that enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and overall performance. The incumbent partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to assess organizational needs, drive change initiatives, and develop programs that align people, processes, and culture with the organization's strategic goals. This role is a blend of strategy, consultation, and execution.

Role

• In partnership with the Director, Organizational Development; executes the roll out of substantial, enterprise-wide organizational development projects. Examples of projects could include: Onboarding Redesign, Employee Listening Strategies, Great Place to Work, Succession Planning, Leadership Blueprints, Values Projects, Tuition Programming, Engagement Tools and Systems (Achievers), Wellness Initiatives and Telus Health, Leadership Meeting/Trainings and Offsites.
• Effectively partners with leaders of various levels to understand their organizational development needs and make recommendations. These recommendations could be learning, facilitation, programs, etc.
• Designs and conducts organizational assessments (surveys, focus groups, and diagnostics) to gauge change resilience, resistance, and the effectiveness of programs.
• Independently designs leadership presentations for varying levels of leadership. Presents to leadership when necessary.
• In partnership with other members of the OD and Learning Team, helps to facilitate learning sessions where needed (specifically learning sessions related to organization wide programs or leadership).
• In partnership with the SR. Instructional Designer, develops and authors leadership programs related to emotional quotient, leadership basics etc.
• In partnership with internal communications, write, author, and roll out enterprise-wide communications that support OD related projects.
• In partnership with the Director, OD and the VP, HR – develop, support, train, and launch competency frameworks that connect with organizational goals.
• Partners directly with leaders to provide coaching and advisory support to leaders on team effectiveness, change leadership, and organizational challenges.
• In partnership with the internal communications specialist – drafts organizational comms related to human resources/people programs. Ensures they are rolled out.

Required Skills

• Post secondary education or equivalent in HR, Business, Organizational Development.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in organizational development experience, ideally in complex or multi-union environments leading large (enterprise wide) projects.
• A CHRP/CHRL designation.
• A background in Change Management (PROSCI) or Project Management (PMP) would be considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading change initiatives and organizational transformation projects.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with organizational diagnostics, survey tools, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems; experience with engagement or analytics platforms is an asset.
• Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Adaptable to changing priorities, deadlines and procedures with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal), including group facilitation and presentation for varied audiences

This role is hybrid (flexible) in Stoney Creek, ON. Details will be discussed during interview.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Salary Range: $81,110 to $111,527 annually.

Compensation for this role reflects a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Those whose experience more closely aligns the role's requirements may be placed higher within the salary range. You will learn more about FirstOntario Credit Union's total rewards package during the interview process.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.