Development coordinator Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Requisition ID: 21428
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Business Support Services
Branch: Operational Projects Branch
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Temporary positions and Eligibility List
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Community and Social Services
Application Close: 29/04/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator, HR Learning & Development positions will support the Thriving Workforce Team in the Business Support Services or the Workplace Culture & Development Branch in Employment and Social Services. The Thriving Workforce and the Workplace Culture & Development teams lead human resources, learning & development, well-being and equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging strategies. The Coordinator, HR Learning & Development will plan, implement, and monitor HR initiatives and support workforce planning, outreach, recruitment and retention efforts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of university degree in Commerce, Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Adult Education or related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a large organization with related experience in the planning and implementation of human resources activities including recruitment and selection and/or learning and development strategies.

KNOWLEDGE

• Human Resources Planning
• Career development strategies
• Adult education principles and practices
• Project management principles and techniques
• Planning and performance measurement
• Skills requirements for outcome based, high performing organization
• Training and development evaluation methodology
• Marketing and communication strategies
• Computer and related software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Lead work groups and committees and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Analyze needs, design and present proposals
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong facilitation skills
• Work collaboratively with all levels of organization, shared services and other stakeholders
• Manage contracted trainers and consultants
• Lead change processes
• Develop learning and development material that responds to workforce learning and development needs and preferences
• Develop and implement activities associated with city and departmental strategic plans that advance a learning and development culture within the workplace
• Ability to develop project/work plans to ensure execution of HR strategies
• Client service focussed, results orientated
• Ability to apply innovative and creative approaches to daily work
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative
• Demonstrated behaviours that model servant leadership as well as the organization’s goals and values
• Collaborative approach in working with others and in delivering products and services
• Possess sound judgment, discretion, tact and diplomacy
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Credibility within the department
• Positive open outlook and willingness to work within diversity
• Exercise discretion and integrity

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.