Manager, Organizational Learning and Engagement

Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Administrative/Management
Posting In effect from
8/4/2024
Closing Application Date
22/4/2024
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Admin Type
Temporary
Anticipated Start Date
21/5/2024
Position End Date (If Applicable)
9/8/2025
DUTIES

Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, Engagement & Well-Being, this role will be responsible for guiding the development and implementation of strategies and programs related to employee learning and engagement. Your portfolio will include: organizational learning and development, performance management, employment branding and employee engagement. The Manager will work to drive a learning and leadership culture in an effort to continuously improve strategic initiatives and organizational performance.

MAJOR RESPONSILITIES

• Guides the design and delivery of a learning and development program(s) to address organizational needs and to ensure continued learning and development opportunities for faculty and staff
• Contributes to the design and delivery of TRU’s leadership development initiatives
• Executes learning and development strategies through a blend of formal classroom learning, online coaching and on-the-job development
• Conducts relevant research in the development of curriculum and materials for learning and engagement programs
• Collaborates with various members of campus to develop/enhance new and existing performance management programs
• Leads the design and implementation of employee engagement survey(s) 
• Supports leaders and teams in understanding their employee engagement data and developing and executing action plans to increase or maintain engagement
• Works in alignment with TRU recruitment functions to define and meet current and future talent acquisition goals
• Partners with the People & Culture Consulting team to development and implement succession planning and workforce programs to initiate key people strategies
• Coordinates with department managers/leads to conduct team evaluations upon request and uses the results to help develop and implement suitable tools to enhance team functioning and productivity (eg. Myers-Briggs MBTI)
• Contributes to the maintenance and growth of change management practices to build resilient teams
• Evaluates the effectiveness of organizational development programs and resolve identified issues or concerns while measuring impact 
• Collaborates with members of the Human Resources team to support programs that enhance organizational engagement and effectiveness
• Promotes a positive work culture; acts as a change leader, and invests in professional development through coaching and performance management
• Supports TRU’s employment brand, collaborating with Marketing and Communications to position TRU as a destination employer to attract and retain top talent

REPORTS TO
Director, Total Rewards, Engagement & Well-Being

 

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development or in a related field; Master’s Degree preferred 
• Professional human resources designation desired
• A minimum of 4 years of strategic HR experience managing broad HR functions – people, engagement, learning, talent and culture, coaching etc
• Knowledge pertaining to employment branding and positioning
• Experience implementing leadership development programs
• Leadership skills with emphasis on systems thinking, communication and change management
• Experience designing, implementing, and leading organization-wide learning and development initiatives
• Experience with adult learning principles, instructional design techniques, online learning, assessments, and evaluation methodologies
• Experience with learning management systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate well with staff at various levels within the organization
• Project management skills with experience managing large scale organizational-wide projects
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the persistence to implement best practices
• Ability to thrive in an environment with shifting priorities and high workload
• Strong communication, coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills
   

Pay Band
$96,263.00 - $108,131.00 ( Admin Pay Band CL )
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> People and Culture
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.