Some of what you will do:
The Organizational Development Consultant strengthens organizational effectiveness by building strong partnerships across all business units and with all levels of leaders. They demonstrate exceptional communication, project management, judgement and critical thinking abilities. The OD Consultant will enable strategy through the analysis, design, development, execution, and measurement of organizational development and effectiveness programs.
Key areas of responsibility include Talent Strategy, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Performance Management and Succession Planning, the overall employee life cycle as well as Staplesâ employer brand presence on social media.
Specifically, You Will:
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high quality, impactful execution of the overall Organizational Development strategies. Identify, surface and resolve challenges in key strategies through the analysis of feedback and metrics.
Create business cases, recommendations and propose options to enable a purpose driven culture through our most important assets – our people.
Conduct analysis to assess and diagnose organizational issues, ensure alignment of business goals with organizational design and develop and recommend solutions.
Track and measure effectiveness of various OD programs, systems, tools and procedures and make recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities, while balancing cost/benefit and return on investment for all proposed solution offerings.
Execute and look for ways to continuously improve OD programs such as new hire orientation, core competencies and capabilities, employee engagement survey and supporting programs, Staples’ high-performance framework, leadership development and high potential program.
Apply a thirst for knowledge to stay abreast of technology, social media, organizational development, leadership development and talent management trends, best in class practices and tactics for both related and non-related industries to enhance strategies and solutions.
Map out Talent Management and Employer Brand solutions to create excitement, retention and meet organizational strategies.
Some of what you need:
Post-Secondary education in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Psychology, related discipline or equivalent experience required.
Project management, multi tasking, prioritizing a variety of priorities.
Perform a variety of analysis using metrics and market data.
5-7 years of progressive combined experience in Organizational Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development or a related field.
Knowledge of current Organizational Development principles, practices and tools.
Experience promoting employer brand through social media outlets is an asset.
Physical demands/working conditions:
Some of what you will get:
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We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About the Team
At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. Weâre looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If thatâs you, letâs work, learn, and grow together.
We are building an inclusive and diverse team
Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
