Consultant, Organizational Development

Competition 966

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This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $67,159 to $111,927.

Location - Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of  knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Department

At the University of Alberta we are committed to creating change, questioning and challenging the status quo, driving excellence, and leading with purpose.

Organizational Development helps employees and teams to meet these challenges through award-winning education programs, workshops, on-demand learning, talent development and performance development programs that support the development of the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and mindset that increases personal effectiveness, accountability, and growth.

Position 

The Consultant, Organizational Development plays an integral role in creating a dynamic learning environment that supports an institutional learning culture and lifelong employee learning and development. Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development, the Consultant, Organizational Development will apply their knowledge and experience in adult education and development theory and practice, and curriculum and instructional design methodology to design, develop, and facilitate and/or source exceptional learning experiences for employees to be delivered in a variety of learning modalities.

The Consultant, Organizational Development establishes credibility and trust with clients (employees, leaders, faculties/ departments, HR Partners) with a service excellence mindset. The Consultant, Organizational Development works independently on programs, projects and assignments guided by the unit strategic plan and objectives as well as HRHSE and Institutional strategies and goals and in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

The Consultant, Organizational Development is the specialized resource in the specific learning and leadership development profession or discipline. They are recognized as experts who apply theory, advanced concepts, principles, techniques, and methodology to work assignments, large scope projects, and program development.

Duties 

• Develop curriculum, instructional design learning strategies, delivery methods, and training modalities to create and facilitate best practice learning and development programs and courses in a variety of learning modalities.
• Identify and analyze learning and development needs through needs assessments, skill gap analyses, consultations, and focus groups.
• Collaborate with HR Service Partners in conducting needs assessments to identify, recommend or create appropriate training programs and/or plans for individuals, teams and faculties/departments.
• Develop and implement comprehensive evaluation and feedback processes for learning and development programs/courses, curriculum and facilitators to assess outcomes and impacts.
• Identify barriers/challenges and implement continuous improvement strategies based on evaluations, feedback and best practices.
• Develop the vision and capacity for the specific pillar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in adult education or a related field required: additional related credentials/ certifications are an asset
• Minimum 5 years experience in the field of learning, leadership and professional development or adult education.
• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience