**Job Title:** Organizational Effectiveness Specialist
**Position Type:** Full Time
**Shift Type:** Day, No weekends
**Bi-Weekly Hours:** 70 Hours
**Hours of Work:** 7 hrs/shift
**Posting Number:** 8072
**Union:** Non-Union
**Date Posted:** July 22, 2024

**Job Summary:**
The Organizational Effectiveness Specialist will support a system-wide application of behavioral science knowledge that enhances organizational performance and individual development. The OE Specialist will facilitate inclusive, innovative methodologies for learning, leadership development, change management, strategic planning, organization design, performance management, coaching, and work/life balance to maximize the skills and abilities of Baycrest staff in fulfilling the organization's mission and goals.

**Responsibilities:**
- Support the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of organizational development activities aligned with the strategic direction of the organization.
- Identify, implement, and evaluate approaches/interventions to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Provide group facilitation support for strategic planning and team development.
- Develop learning strategies for Baycrest initiatives/projects and manage parts of the learning design and delivery process.
- Support/coacManagers and departments with planning and delivering department-specific change management, improvement, or learning activities.
- Advise on internal and external learning and organizational development issues.
- Search for and prepare proposals for externally contracted learning and development services.

**Qualifications:**
- University degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Adult Education Certificate required; Change Management Certificate an asset.
- Three to five years of related experience.
- Demonstrated effective coaching, facilitating, and systems thinking skills.
- Advanced understanding of methodologies for learning, strategic planning, organization design, leadership development, change management, performance management, coaching, diversity, and developing a healthy workplace.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time/project management skills.
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

**Additional Benefits:**
- Competitive Salary and Vacation Entitlement
- Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
- Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

**Application Process:**
**Internal Applicants:** Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy.

**External Applicants:** Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Baycrest Health Sciences is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest.