Organizational Development Consultant

Job DescriptionReporting to the Manager, Organizational Development, the Organizational Development (OD) Consultant will work across the organization to design and implement key initiatives critical to the people and culture components of the Osler strategic plan as well as work with clients to identify emerging business needs and design appropriate solutions to support the strategic direction and transformation of our organization.The core purpose of the OD Consultant is to act as a strategic partner within Osler and to help build Osler’s leadership and organizational capability/capacity by designing/facilitating sustainable Talent Management and change interventions within a uniquely complex healthcare environment.The OD Consultant applies a ‘system thinking’ approach to this work, and uses diagnostic models, data gathering, and research to design and deliver both organizational programs, as well as for specific client solutions.In this work, the OD Consultant designs and applies leading edge tools and frameworks for effective performance management, leadership development, engagement, learning and development, recognition systems, and organizational and team effectiveness to foster transformation and impact performance at the employee, leader and enterprise level.Accountabilities:Working with senior human resources professionals and senior management, helps shape the development and delivery of an integrated engagement and talent management strategy to enhance and maintain excellence in the current and future generations of Osler leadersResponsibility for higher level OD and change work that is iterative, non-linear and complex in nature.  Strong intuition and creativity is required in the face of missing foundations, infrastructure and/or the absence of established best practiceWorks proactively with key/business partners to design, develop and implement strategies and solutions to achieve desired change, designing Talent Management systems/processes, and facilitating team dynamics and other strategies to enhance effectivenessAdvises and guides management on organizational development, talent management and change management matters based on best practice in order to raise the bar on individual, unit and organizational performanceLeads or supports the development of various OD and change initiatives including, but not limited to, leadership, employee engagement, learning, culture change/renewal, performance management and employee developmentEnsure projects align with Osler’s strategic priorities and planning goalsSupports the development and implementation of talent and succession management strategies to identify and support the growth of current and future leadersDelivers and designs programs at the enterprise level, requiring strong diagnostic, influencing and key partner management abilitiesWorks with leaders at all levels to implement solutionsProvides consulting services to address complex workplace issues, typically dealing with unit/team dynamics and effectivenessThe OD Consultant is often engaged by Human Resources or leaders for either consulting support and/or direct client engagement, based on complexityApplies best practices to elevate organizational, team and individual performanceDevelops metrics and monitors the effectiveness of their work and recommends improvements or other solutions as requiredIdentifies areas of resistance or disengagement and recommends solutions to address these issuesEvaluates services using data to ensure interventions meet desired outcomesSources, establishes and maintains a network of consultants and industry experts to resource projects; acts as primary liaison between internal partners and external consultants; negotiate terms and conditions of consulting contractsRemains current in the practice of organizational development through ongoing professional development; researches and implements leading edge best practice in alignment with probable future needs in the organizationQualificationsCompletion of a university or college degree/diploma in business, organizational development, human resources management or a related field (combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent)Minimum five years progressive experience practicing organizational development in large, complex organizationsPrevious experience working within healthcare/ public sector environment is an assetSignificant stakeholder management and influencing skills are required, often dealing with matters of a complex or systemic natureProvide consulting advice and subject matter expertise to Human Resources, as well leaders at levels, including SLT, to drive greater organizational, department and team performanceDemonstrated knowledge of OD theories and principles, including talent and change management methodologiesDemonstrated experience in the design and delivery of leadership and employee development programming, employee engagement, change and transformation, performance management systems, group dynamics and facilitation, improving organizational effectiveness, etc.Strong diagnostic and consulting capability, utilizing systems thinking and action research methodologyDemonstrated facilitation, influencing, project management and change management skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, typically involving senior leadership as key audiencesMust demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationAdditional InformationHours: Currently days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)Annual Salary: Minimum: $101,517.00 Maximum: $126,886.50Hybrid: Roles that function remotely, but require essential, regular onsite weekly work.Deadline: January 9, 2026#LI-Hybrid#LI-NP#TFTOsler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.