Organizational Development Specialist- (Temporary -6 months) at Co-operators | AB, CA | Rezi

Organizational Development Specialist- (Temporary -6 months) at Co-operators

Organizational Development Specialist- (Temporary -6 months)

Co-operators · AB, CA

3 days ago

Organizational Development Specialist- (Temporary -6 months)

Co-operators · AB, CA

4 days ago
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About the Role

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society. Our national Human Resources team aspires to enable a culture where our company and its employees excel. As the OD&P Specialist, you will support the review, research, development, implementation, communication, administration, and continuous improvement of Organizational Development & Performance programs, processes, resources, and tools. You will work closely with OD&P Partners and Lead role, HR Partnering teams, HRMT, and other stakeholders to help translate people strategies into practical, accessible, and well-supported programs that strengthen performance, talent, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of OD&P programs, tools, processes, and resources that respond to identified business and employee needs.
  • Conduct research, gather requirements, complete gap analysis, source products, and prepare recommendations to support new or enhanced OD&P tools, assessments, processes, and program improvements.
  • Coordinate and support enterprise OD&P programs and processes including employee listening strategy, Elevate/performance management, succession and talent planning, strategic workforce planning, team dynamic assessments, recognition, executive onboarding, mentorship and related organizational development initiatives.
  • Lead and/or co-lead workshops such as Advisory Sessions, information sessions with the HR Partnering team, and stakeholder meetings related to OD&P offerings, including preparing materials, supporting facilitation, and following through on actions.
  • Manage OD&P content, communications, and resources across internal channels including SharePoint, Leader Portal, Source, Co-op Learn and related platforms to ensure materials are current, accessible, well-branded, and easy to use.
  • Provide guidance and support to HR Partnering teams, leaders, and stakeholders on OD&P tools, resources, processes, procedures, guidelines, and program interpretation, including technology-enabled processes.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, communications, and preliminary insights from program data, survey results, and stakeholder feedback to help identify themes, opportunities, risks, and recommendations.
  • Support any cross over responsibilities shared from Talent Development Specialists or Wellbeing Specialist as required.
  • Manage the Recognition budget.

Requirements

  • Completion of a post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, Communications, Organizational Development, Adult Education, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Three or more years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Employee Experience, Learning and Development, Workforce Planning, or a related area.
  • Experience coordinating or supporting HR programs, projects, processes, workshops, communications, and stakeholder materials.
  • Demonstrated research, analytical, problem-solving, recommendation-writing, and presentation skills.
  • Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, content management tools, survey/reporting tools, and data analysis or presentation tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in English is essential.
  • You use critical thinking to recognize assumptions, evaluate information, identify risks or gaps, and propose practical solutions.
  • You build trusting relationships and collaborate effectively with HR colleagues, leaders, employees, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
  • You communicate clearly in writing, presentations, and conversations, and can tailor messages for different audiences and channels.
  • You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables with strong follow-through.
  • You are proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working with limited guidance in a changing environment.
  • You bring curiosity, sound judgement, and a continuous improvement mindset to simplify processes and enhance the employee and leader experience.
  • You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
  • You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
  • Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
  • You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.
  • You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  • This role involves detail-oriented work that requires a moderate degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.

Skills

  • Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Forms and SharePoint)
  • SharePoint content management and intranet administration
  • UKG PRO
  • Employee Listening platforms (e.g., Viva Glint)
  • Achievers
  • Research
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Recommendation-writing skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teams
  • SharePoint
  • Content management tools
  • Survey/reporting tools
  • Data analysis tools
  • Presentation tools
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Employee listening
  • Performance management
  • Succession planning
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Recognition
  • Assessments
  • Executive onboarding
  • HR technology platforms
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Clear communication (written, verbal, presentation)
  • Organization
  • Detail-orientation
  • Time management
  • Proactiveness
  • Solutions-orientation
  • Adaptability
  • Curiosity
  • Sound judgement
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Change management
  • Teamwork
  • Knowledge sharing
  • French

Location

  • Hybrid

Work Type

  • Temporary Full-Time
  • Hybrid (2 days in office)

Experience Level

  • Three or more years of experience

Education Level

  • Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, Communications, Organizational Development, Adult Education, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • CHRP designation, or progress toward a professional HR designation, is considered an asset.

Salary/Compensations

  • $60,574.00 to $100,956.00

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.
  • Opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

About the Company

  • CGL is a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society.
  • We prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose.
  • You will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.
  • Our national Human Resources team aspires to enable a culture where our company and its employees excel.
  • We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive for operational efficiency and simplicity in the employee experience with HR.
  • We take a proactive approach to preparing for the future by creating agile and flexible programs to remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.