Organizational Effectiveness Specialist

1 week ago


Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Irving Oil Full time

As an Organizational Effectiveness (OE) Specialist, you will lead the planning, development, delivery, and sustainment of people strategies to support business goals. Your goal will be to work closely with leaders and project teams to design and deliver solutions that improve processes, enhance the employee experience, and strengthen business performance. Your success will come from combining strategic thinking with effective execution, ensuring initiatives are aligned with business priorities and contribute to a future‑ready organization.

What We Offer:  

  • Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café

  • Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance

  • Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs

  • Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation

  • Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

  • Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities: 

  • Partner with leaders and project teams to design and implement strategies that connect people, processes, and performance, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and business priorities

  • Develop and deliver integrated solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness, enhance employee experience, and improve overall business outcomes

  • Diagnose organizational challenges and translate insights into actionable strategies, balancing short-term realities with long-term goals

  • Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, serving as a strategic advisor and thought partner on organizational priorities and people strategies

  • Collaborate across business areas sand teams to enable transformation, leading initiatives such as stakeholder engagement, impact assessments, capability-building programs, and communication strategies that drive adoption and sustainability

  • Act as an internal consultant to senior leaders, helping to shaping people strategies that address business challenges and future needs

Your Skills: 

  • Ability to think strategically and apply business acumen to design people strategies that drive business performance

  • Knowledge of organizational development and design, including principles, processes, and methodologies

  • Ability to integrate change enablement into broader initiatives including stakeholder engagement, impact analysis communications strategies to drive adoption and sustainability

  • Strong analytical and communication skills to assess structures, recommend solutions, and present effectively to senior leaders

  • Proficiency in navigating ambiguity, prioritizing and executing tasks in high-pressure environments to ensure successful outcomes despite uncertainty

  • Collaborative mindset: a self-starter who values working in a collaborative team-based environment

Your Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years of experience in leading the design, delivery and sustainment of people strategies to support organizational goals

  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development or equivalent experience 

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.​

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Human Resources

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors: Business Administration

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