Organizational Development Consultant

**Work Type: Full Time**

**It's the St. Mary’s way: compassionate care for our patients and each other, together.**

We grow our people and we’re growing the future of healthcare today and tomorrow. Our patients are the heart of why we care, and our staff are the heart of how we care.

This is a pivotal and exciting time as we build for the future. Whether you are starting your career or looking for new experiences, don’t let our size fool you. We are leaders in our field recognized globally for world-class, innovative healthcare.

Our vision of “Inspiring Excellence. Healthier Together” is not just about our approach to patient-centred care, it’s also about our commitment to our staff.

Join us, learn with us, grow the future of healthcare together.

**The St. Mary’s Way**:
Inclusive: You are valued for your whole, authentic self.

Training & Development: We’ll invest in you as we grow our team of today and the future.

Wellbeing Supports: Wraparound supports professionally and personally.

Leaders in Healthcare: Join a winning team voted Top 100 Forbes Canada's Best Employers 2022 & 2023, and best hospital in Waterloo Region in the Record's Reader Choice Awards

**Please Note**:New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

**Position Summary**:
**Position Requirements**:

- Advanced 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
- Certification backed by experience with various psychometric assessment tools (e.g. Core Strengths, SDI, eDISC, Birkman, EQi 2.0, MBTI, etc.)
- 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 talent management & succession planning initiatives
- Experience in strategy deployment, cultural transformation, project management, and change leadership
- Strong problem-solving and analytic skills
- 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

**Responsibilities at a Glance**:

- **Conducts needs assessment, team diagnostics, and evaluations to provide consultation and input on effective approaches to improve local work climates and team dynamics**:

- **Facilitates talent management strategies by guiding the succession planning process and co-creating individualized learning and development plans for high-potential talent in the succession pipeline. Leverages assessments of leadership capabilities and developmental needs to design targeted growth opportunities that align with organizational goals and support the continuous development of future leaders**:

- **Liaise and maintain strong partnerships with external professionals and vendors as required to support organizational development initiatives.
**What we offer**

**Health and Dental benefits for Full-Time Employees**

**Defined Benefit Pension Plan**

**Employee and Family Assistance Program**

**Tuition Assistance Program**

**A great team**

**Life in Waterloo Region**:
**Multicultural**

**Innovation Hub**

**Public Transportation**

**Leading Schools**

**Thriving Economy**

**Vibrant Cultural & Community Activities**

**Application Instructions**: