Organizational Development Associate

Unit Summary

Organizational Development partners with leaders and teams at Hamilton Health Sciences, in service of our mission, vision and strategy. The OD Team is responsible for programs and services related to leadership development, people development, change management, team support and organization design. OD contributes to organizational and team effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and sustainability, and champions a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion that enables people and teams at HHS to be their best in service of our patients and their families.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Organizational Development and joining a team of OD practitioners, the OD Associate will lead and support corporate initiatives and OD-led initiatives.

As an OD Associate, your responsibilities may evolve to reflect the priorities within our healthcare system, and may include the following responsibilities :

• Lead and co-lead OD projects and initiatives, including project planning, stakeholder analysis, communications planning, and change and transition planning.
• Complete diagnostic work, including interviews and focus groups with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct research to advance OD initiatives, and provide recommendations and briefing notes based on findings.
• Facilitate team sessions, including learning session, teambuilding, and retreats for clients.
• Support OD Manager and OD Specialists on select projects and initiatives.

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement, in accordance with HHS’ Remote Work Policy.

Schedule Work Hours

Days, Monday to Friday with willingness to be flexible with working hours to suit operational requirements.

37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.