Development Officer and Senior Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Full time
h3>Organizational Development Consultant, People & Culture

Competition # :44789

Department:Community Services

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:23-Dec-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

About Our Opportunity

As the Organizational Development Consultant, you will coach and advise leaders on organizational development programs across every stage of the employee lifecycle, including employee onboarding, development, engagement, and recognition. Your work will directly strengthen the department’s people-management strategies and contribute to shaping a trauma-informed, restorative, and client-centered culture.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will collaborate with senior leaders, clients, and key partners to design and implement strategies and processes that support organizational success. p>Primary Accountabilities

As the Organizational Development Consultant, you will leverage your expertise to:

  • Strategically consult with leaders to identify areas where innovative organizational development solutions are needed.
  • Design, develop, and implement organizational development programs that align with DCS’s vision for cultural and systemic change.
  • Support change management by leading new initiatives, including facilitating both in-person and online new-hire orientation sessions.
  • Evaluate and analyze existing programs and policies to identify challenges and barriers and propose innovative solutions.
  • Research emerging trends in organizational development and recommend improvements that support and advance equitable and inclusive practices.
  • Facilitate working groups and committees to advance People and Culture priorities, while ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
Qualifications and Experience

You have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with several years of experience in organizational development, human resources, or talent management. p>

In addition to these qualifications, you must demonstrate:

  • Experience in leadership coaching and supporting the design, delivery, and analysis of organizational development initiatives.
  • Knowledge of change management principles, organizational development strategies, and systems thinking approaches.
  • Skill in building positive relationships that foster trust, collaboration, and mutual understanding with team members, clients, and key partners.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement, including researching best practices and emerging trends in organizational development.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and working knowledge of innovative learning technologies (including e-learning platforms and interactive tools) that support technology-driven learning solutions.
  • A deep understanding of equity and intersectionality, with the ability to integrate these principles into program development and delivery.
Assets for this role include:
  • Experience in public service or social service environments.
  • Experience actively engaging with historically underserved communities and advancing policies and programs that support their initiatives.
  • Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Articulate, Adobe Suite, Canva, and video editing.

    We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

    Equivalency

    We recognize and value the perspectives and experiences that individuals from unique backgrounds and equity-deserving communities bring to our team. We will consider an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience when reviewing your application, including community and volunteer experiences, as well as lived experiences that have shaped your professional journey and worldview. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

    • Significant experience in organizational development, human resources, or talent management.

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