Consultant, Organizational Development

While this position welcomes applications from the public, please note that preference will be given to current employees at the University of Alberta. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement , this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits  and annual salary range of $67,159 to $111,927.

Location - Enterprise Square. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty 

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating change, questioning and challenging the status quo, driving excellence, and leading with purpose.

Organizational Development helps employees and teams to meet these challenges through award-winning  education programs, workshops, on-demand learning, talent development and performance development programs that support the development of the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and mindset that increases personal effectiveness, accountability, and growth.

Position 

The Organizational Development Consultant plays an integral role in creating a dynamic learning environment that supports an institutional learning culture and lifelong employee learning and development.

Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development, the Organizational Development Consultant will apply their knowledge and experience in adult education and development theory and practice, and curriculum and instructional design methodology to design, develop, and facilitate and/or source exceptional learning experiences for employees to be delivered in a variety of learning modalities. The OD Consultant establishes credibility and trust with clients (employees, leaders, faculties/ departments, HR Service Partners) with a service excellence mindset. As a fully competent consultant in this field, the OD Consultant works independently on programs, projects and assignments guided by the OD strategic plan and objectives as well as HRHSE and Institutional strategies and goals and in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

Duties 

• Develop curriculum, instructional design learning strategies, delivery methods, and training modalities to create and facilitate best practice learning and development programs and courses in a variety of learning modalities.
• Identify and analyze learning and development needs through needs assessments, skill gap analyses, consultations, and focus groups.
• Collaborate with HR Partners in conducting needs assessments to identify, recommend or create appropriate training programs and/or plans for individuals, teams and faculties/departments.
• Develop and implement comprehensive evaluation and feedback processes for learning and development programs/courses, curriculum and facilitators to assess outcomes and impacts.
• Identify barriers/challenges and implement continuous improvement strategies based on evaluations, feedback and best practices.
• Provide well-researched guidance and recommendations to clients and stakeholders, (e.g. HR Partners, leaders, influencers, faculty/department/unit committees, and union committees) in regard to faculty/staff leadership and professional development.
• Initiate and participate in OD discussions on communication strategies and actions to promote employee learning and professional development directed to all levels of leaders and employees within the UofA.
• Participate in project team collaborations with other human resource Centres of Expertise to ensure integration, alignment and enhancement of services and outcomes.
• Develop and facilitate programs that build the capacity of leaders and team members in becoming a high performing, high trust, resilient and engaged team.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of the OD strategic plan and priorities and deliverables.
• Participate in researching leading evidence-based best practices and in communities of practice and other networks to contribute to OD’s continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and hold self accountable for quality, and meeting commitments and deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or adult education or a related field required: additional related credentials/certifications are an asset
• 5 years experience in the field of leadership and professional development or adult education.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development, instructional design, and implementation and facilitation of learning in a variety of modalities (e.g. asynchronous platforms, virtual and in-person settings).
• Demonstrated experience and skill in project planning and implementation as related to designing and developing workplace learning initiatives, curriculum and overseeing all aspects of program delivery
• Demonstrated ability to gain the trust of leaders, clients, other stakeholders and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to provide information and advice in a transparent and professional manner, using compelling and well-researched information and trends to provide appropriate recommendations, solutions, and new ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively triage client requests to fully understand needs, the root cause of issues/problems and weighs alternatives to provide appropriate recommendations or solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the context and culture in which the organization operates
• Demonstrated ability to adapt theoretical models and methodology to create a made-for-purpose programs.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and pivot to changes in the strategic direction and rapidly changing demands, realigning their work priorities.
• Demonstrates resilience when responding to changing priorities or situations that present uncertainty/ ambiguity.
• Demonstrated ability to develop internal and external networks and contacts to effectively stay abreast of trends and new ideas in order to enhance programs and services and implement innovative approaches and systems.

Preferred Qualifications 

• A CPHR, CTDP (Certified Training and Development Professional) or other equivalent designations are an asset.
• Experience in an academic or public sector environment is an asset.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.