Organizational Development Coach

Organizational Development Coach & ConsultantPosition Vacancy: Learning & Organizational Development Position: Organizational Development (OD) Coach & Consultant Work Type: Permanent Full Time Location: WRHN (Hybrid - In person across all WRHN sites) Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive healthcare services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the healthcare experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered, community‑driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status, a 2‑step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.Position SummaryThe Organizational Development (OD) Coach & Consultant role focuses on fostering a learning culture at the hospital at all organizational levels. They facilitate team development by identifying and applying appropriate tools to analyze individual and group behaviour, then partner with clients to identify possibilities for improvement. The OD Coach & Consultant partners with other members on the People(s), Culture and Experience team to support leadership development, engagement, and talent management priorities.Key Accountabilities And ResponsibilitiesConduct needs assessment, team diagnostics, and evaluations to provide consultation and input on effective approaches to improve local work climates and team dynamics.Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive learning experiences that support leadership and talent development across the entire learning lifecycle. This includes crafting engaging program content, managing logistics, facilitating participant and leader communications, delivering dynamic sessions, conducting program evaluations, and implementing strategies to sustain learning and application post‑program.Liaise and maintain strong partnerships with external professionals and vendors as required to support organizational development initiatives.QualificationsAdvanced degree in Leadership, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Human Development, Adult Education or a related discipline OR 10 years of progressive work experience in these fields in lieu of a graduate degree.Demonstrates deep expertise in the science and application of human and organizational behaviour, leveraging advanced knowledge of career development and leadership theories to design and implement impactful talent management and adult learning initiatives that drive individual growth and organizational success.Certification backed by experience with various psychometric assessment tools (e.g. Core Strengths, SDI, DISC, EQi 2.0, MBTI, etc.).Coaching Certification would be considered an asset.A strong knowledge and demonstrated applied understanding of inclusion, diversity and equity concepts.5 to 8 years of experience in internal and/or external leadership roles that required you to consult in the areas of organizational development, organizational effectiveness, individual and team coaching, and/or continuous improvement.Demonstrated expertise in leadership development and group facilitation – both virtual and in‑person.Experience in strategy deployment, cultural transformation, project management, and change leadership.Strong problem‑solving and analytic skills.Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.Excellent influencing and relationship management skills, capable of balancing and integrating multiple perspectives.Demonstrated ability to help people build insights that lead to new habits and behaviours.Proven emotional intelligence and agility.Communicates effectively, listens actively, and works collaboratively with others to co‑create solutions that are responsive and respectful of diverse stakeholder needs and perspectives.Works independently but also enjoys the collaborative process and eagerly partners with others at all levels of the organization to bring key initiatives to fruition.Is an agile, resilient, adaptive problem‑solver who sees challenges as opportunities.Thinks systemically and understands how to leverage opportunities while also appreciating how organizational issues and challenges impact adoption of new concepts and practices.EEO StatementWaterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier‑free workplace. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr