Organizational Development Partner

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of organizational leaders? Here's your chance to be at the forefront of change! We've recently established our Talent Management and Organizational Development function, and we're on the lookout for dynamic strategic thinkers like you to join us.

As an Organizational Development Partner, you won't just be part of the team - you will play a key role in co-creating innovative talent management and organizational development processes and programs.

This role involves close collaboration with our EDI and talent acquisition teams, all falling under the exciting umbrella of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness.

As a seasoned and strategic thought partner, your role will involve driving initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Your focus will be on putting our three-year strategy into action, ensuring tangible, measurable results, and extending the reach of talent management and Organizational Development practices throughout WorkSafeBC.

Your expertise in change and OD practices will shine as you partner with senior leaders through coaching and facilitation to guide leadership development and succession planning initiatives.

If you're a collaborative, coaching-oriented professional ready to be a driving force in our newly formed team, let's start a conversation.

We're eager to share our vision and hear your ideas for shaping the future with us.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond office, with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

How you'll make a difference : You'll build and empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.

What you'll do

As an Organizational Development Partner , you will :

• Guide programs and strategies within a large, unionized organization to develop our leaders and maximize the potential of our workforce.
• Act as a subject matter expert, assess organizational needs and trends to proactively design organizational development strategies and programs aligned with business goals
• Support change initiatives by providing guidance, tools, and resources to teams undergoing organizational change
• Co-Design and develop programs to address skill gaps and promote continuous learning, thereby building a pipeline of effective and skilled leaders.
• Provide coaching and support to leaders at various levels to enhance their leadership capabilities.
• Work in close partnership with the various People & Culture teams to strategize, develop and implement various programs to ensure effective talent management practices.
• Actively work to create a positive and inclusive organizational culture that fosters employee satisfaction and retention.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can :

• Thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment while maximizing your planning and implementation skills
• Promote and engage a service-oriented approach to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit creativity in project management, program design, and the ability to drive initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Build and manage talent and organizational development programming.
• Create a supportive working environment with your leadership and clear communication skills

Your background and experience

• Master's Degree in leadership development, adult education, organizational behavior or other equivalent behavioral science.
• Coaching certification and / or micro-credentials in areas of expertise.
• A minimum offive (5) years of recent experience developing senior leaders within an intermediate to large organization, including experience planning, executing, and delivering organizational development initiatives and senior leadership succession planning.
• Proven experience in designing and facilitating organizational development, change management, and leadership development.

programs leading to organizational effectiveness outcomes.

• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics, culture, and best practices in Talent Management and Organizational Development.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to drive initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Leadership Circle Profile certification is considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada.

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders.

We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability.

When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work.

We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives.

What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experience that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more : Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes :

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more : Find out what we offer .

Salary : $105,820 - $128,571 / annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4 : 30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• Cover letters are welcomed but not mandatory.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.