Senior Manager, Organizational Development

Competition Number: REQ 5871 TITLE:  Senior Manager, Organizational Development DIVISION:  People & Culture LOCATION:  230 Richmond Street East STATUS:  FullTime Admin EFFECTIVE DATE:  Immediately CLOSING: Open until filled. LandAcknowledgement George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other. Equity Statement George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. GBC Vision To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership. Position Description: George Brown College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Organizational Development Senior Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating a positive organizational culture, enhancing employee engagement, and driving organizational change. This role will lead the design and implementation of programs and initiatives that promote leadership development, employee engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness.  Key Responsibilities: Strategic Development: Design and implement comprehensive organizational development programs and activities.  Evaluate and improve human resources programming to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.  Develop key strategies and programs, focusing on employee engagement Lead in thought leadership, identifying market trends and their implications.  Cultural and Employee Engagement: Develop and implement leadership programs to identify and nurture future leaders.  Facilitate workshops and training sessions.  Employee listening strategy, including annual engagement survey, pulse surveys and other listening methods. Design and execute employee engagement strategies based on data from surveys and assessments.  Ensure consistency in HR programming across the college.  Responsible for change management initiatives to enable employee and business performance.  Implement strategies to support employees through organizational changes and employee lifecycle.  Leverage available data to make data driven recommendations. Leadership and Communication: Manage a team, promoting strategic alignment, team wellness and continuous improvement.  Effectively communicate across multiple audiences, using different communications approaches. Provide expert OD coaching and facilitation.  Offer consultative services to various business units.  Negotiate and manage relationships with external vendors to ensure quality programs and services.  Manage and coordinate budget allocations and disbursements, ensuring financial integrity.  Collaborate with the Director to ensure effective resource utilization.  Other duties as assigned. Educationaland Experience Requirements: Background in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related areas. Post-graduate program or Master’s in Industrial Psychology, Organization Development, or Human Resources are highly desirable. At least 7 years of advanced experience in organizational development, specifically in areas of leadership enhancement and organizational health. Demonstrated ability in crafting and executing programs focused on employee engagement and professional growth. Proven track record in leading and managing large-scale organizational initiatives. Extensive expertise in applying psychological assessments and approaches to advance workplace dynamics and talent management strategies. Skilled in developing initiatives that cultivate an inclusive work environment, enhance psychological safety, and uphold equity and diversity principles. Skills and Attributes: Broad leadership and people management skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Skilled in leading and managing change at an organizational level, with a strong focus on achieving results and making informed decisions. Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity. Interview process may consist of a practical skills component. Notes: The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer. GBC employees, please use Cornerstone to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration. About Us: prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a . See why we are consistently ranked as one of . George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters. George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).