Manager, Organizational Development and Effectiveness

Athabasca University; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public online university is seeking a Manager, Organizational Development & Effectiveness to lead talent development programs. Candidates should have significant experience in organizational development, strong project management, and communication skills. The role is based in Athabasca, Alberta, with relocation assistance available.

Benefits

Defined Benefits Pension Plan

Alberta Health Care

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading OD practices and programs.
• Proven ability to lead significant organization-wide initiatives.
• Strong business acumen with experience in talent management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of talent development programs.
• Support change management plans and strategies.
• Foster positive working relationships with diverse partners.

Skills

Organizational development

Leadership development

Change management

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Certification in Change & Transition management

Job description

Overview

Athabasca University's (AU) guided strategic plan focuses on accessible, transformative education and research. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post-secondary education for learners, regardless of age, location, career, or educational background. Based in the Athabasca region of Alberta, AU is a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 35,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world. AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace where all team members can grow, contribute, and make a difference to our academic vision and mission. Led by President Dr. Alex Clark, AU is expanding its position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning, with a Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive.

Athabasca University's Human Resources is currently recruiting for a Manager, Organizational Development and Effectiveness.

The Position

The Manager, Organizational Development & Effectiveness (Manager, OD&E) leads the design, development, and delivery of proactive talent development programs at Athabasca University (AU) in support of advancing its Strategic Plan, Like No Other. The Manager, OD&E will think at a strategic and systems level to design and deliver services that advance organizational effectiveness, professional and leadership development, talent and learning programs, and organizational culture, employee engagement and inclusion in supporting an exceptional employee experience.

As part of the Human Resources team, the Manager, OD&E will support the development and implementation of change management plans and strategies that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in organizational development, business administration, human resources, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certification in Change & Transition management and/or Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading OD practices and programs, providing leadership development, organizational development, internal consultation, and facilitation services within a complex organization, ideally in a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to successfully lead significant organization-wide initiatives and programs.
• Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically and at a systems level. Experience with evidence-based leadership development, adult learning principles, instructional design and delivery of online learning using LMS, and organizational-wide talent management approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative, positive working relationships and develop strong partnerships with diverse internal and external partners.
• Strong project management skills.
• Commitment to life-long learning.

Application Details

A detailed job description can be viewed at: Manager, Organizational Development & Effectiveness. For more information regarding this position, please contact Pauline Smeltz, Chief Human Resources Officer, at [e-mail].

Location and Relocation

Athabasca University seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate. Residents may work on and from AU's campus in Athabasca.

To Discover Athabasca

Visit Athabasca: Visit Athabasca.

Around AU Offers

Benefits and pension eligibility differ by employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer is conditional upon verification of credentials. All credentials must be recognized in Canada. E-Transcripts shared directly from your post-secondary institution via email are acceptable. WES may be used to verify international credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference. Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University.