OD & Learning Specialist

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, facilitation and evaluation of leadership, employee, and organizational development programs that improve employee engagement, leadership skills, and organizational effectiveness across St. Joseph's Health System.
• Design and deliver learning solutions, resources and communications using adult learning principles and best practices.
• Assess learning and development needs through research, feedback, and environmental scans to identify trends and opportunities.
• Coordinate employee engagement surveys and feedback processes, including communications, administration, analysis, reporting, and action planning. Use workforce data and employee feedback to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support employee recognition and appreciation programs, including service awards, celebrations, external award nominations, and other engagement initiatives.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of orientation and onboarding programs while supporting consistent learning and development practices across the System.
• Coordinate learning and development activities, including scheduling, registrations, communications, attendance tracking, participant support, and maintaining the annual learning calendar.
• Work with leaders, colleagues, and subject matter experts to identify needs, provide guidance, and support Organizational Development and Learning priorities.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, attendance data, and organizational metrics. Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain learning and communication resources, such as presentations, guides, toolkits, job aids, digital content, and intranet materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Adult Education, Business, Psychology, Leadership Studies or a related discipline.
• Post-graduate education or certification in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Adult Education, Leadership Development, Change Management, or Human Resources is considered an asset.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Human Resources, Leadership Development or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated success designing, implementing, facilitating and evaluating learning, leadership development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness and culture-related initiatives.
• Proven ability to consult and collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts to assess needs, develop solutions and support organizational priorities.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with experience delivering workshops, learning programs, and group discussions for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to support program evaluation, continuous improvement and organizational decision-making.
• Experience working in a complex organizational environment, managing multiple priorities, and building effective relationships across a broad range of client groups.
• Experience supporting multi-site organizations, shared services models or healthcare environments is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a mission-driven organization while consistently embodying and promoting values of respect, compassion, inclusion, accountability, and collaboration.
• Ability to travel to all St. Joseph’s Health System location, when required.
• St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values .
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).