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About the Role

The Manager, People Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness plays a key role in advancing organizational effectiveness, employee experience, leadership capability, and strategic people initiatives aligned with the People Plan and institutional priorities. This role leads and coordinates strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational performance, employee experience, and continuous improvement through consultation, facilitation, project leadership, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of strategic People Plan initiatives.
Partner with leaders to interpret employee listening and engagement results, facilitate action planning, and support improvement plans.
Act as a central connector across People & Culture portfolios to support alignment and progress on employee experience and organizational priorities.
Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend practical solutions.
Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee experience initiatives.
Contribute to workforce planning, talent initiatives, organizational effectiveness projects, and career development resources.
Support the implementation of recommendations arising from employee feedback and organizational reviews.
Design and facilitate workshops, consultations, and planning sessions.
Lead and support strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Facilitate leadership discussions and action planning workshops.
Support continuous improvement across programs, processes, and practices.
Support service delivery, compliance with legislation, collective agreements, HR policies, and privacy requirements.
Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, dashboards, and communication supports.
Monitor and report on program metrics.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Four-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressive experience.
Minimum of nine (9) years of progressive experience leading people strategy, employee experience, talent management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, or related initiatives in a complex environment.
Experience supporting employee engagement or employee listening initiatives.
Experience acting as a strategic advisor, consultant, facilitator, and project lead with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs, resources, or initiatives that support employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Experience using qualitative and quantitative information to inform recommendations and decision-making.
Experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, and recommendations.
Experience working in a unionized, public-sector, post-secondary, or similarly complex environment is preferred.
CHRL or equivalent designation is preferred.
Change management, facilitation, or professional coaching certification is considered an asset.
Ability to travel between campuses as required.

Skills

Advanced facilitation and consultation skills.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Strong advisory and problem-solving skills.
Advanced written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, presentation tools, and survey platforms.

Location

230 Richmond Street East

Work Type

Hybrid
Admin Contract – 12 months

Experience Level

Nine (9) years of progressive experience

Education Level

Four-year degree
Post-graduate credential or Master’s degree is an asset

Salary/Compensations

Payband 11, $104,000 to $122,385 annually

Benefits

Competitive pension plan
Generous holiday and vacation time
Tuition assistance program
Discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses

About the Company

George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto.
Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work.
Consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.
Offers hybrid work opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.
We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).