Learning & Organizational Development Partner

Job Summary Reporting to the Director, People, Organizational Development, and Change (PODC), the Learning & Organizational Development Partner drives the development and implementation of college‑wide initiatives and programs. These include learning and leadership development, change and transition consulting, employee engagement, and team development. The role plans, designs, delivers, and evaluates these initiatives, advises leaders at individual, team, and system levels, and promotes a culture of continuous learning and high effectiveness.

What you’ll be doing: Employee and Leadership Development – Design, Development and Delivery Creates organization‑wide and/or client‑specific employee and leadership development programs or training, including design, development, delivery and evaluation. Identifies external programs that support employee and leadership development needs. Applies instructional design and adult learning principles to select appropriate instructional methods.

Demonstrates competence in training design and delivery across synchronous, asynchronous, in‑person and virtual environments. Develops, implements and evaluates communications and promotional strategies. Implements effective measurement tools to evaluate return on investment.

Ensures program deliverables and outcomes are successfully executed. Builds and incorporates leadership competencies into HR programs. Participates in college‑wide department meetings to provide input and ideas for initiatives.

Uses project management skills to plan and implement learning and organizational development programs. Consults with leaders, stakeholders, and human resources partners to determine development needs that meet strategic objectives. Develops and delivers presentations to management teams to create program awareness.

Change and Transition Consulting Provides change and transition management consulting expertise for college‑wide projects. Assesses change readiness, identifies key constituents, and creates change and transition strategies. Analyzes impact on jobs and people, and manages implementation plans.

Measures and evaluates outcomes. Supports leaders with training based on change theories, human dynamics, and organizational behaviour. Employee Engagement and Team Effectiveness Develops and implements engagement and organizational assessments, including surveys, focus groups, and consultations.

Provides conflict management support to teams and leaders. Coaches people managers and senior leaders through development processes. Designs and facilitates team development programs.

Consults with managers and partners to determine development needs. Builds a professional network for subject‑matter expertise and consulting. Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation and Reporting Conducts college‑wide and client‑specific needs and gap analysis using interviews, surveys, focus groups, committees, and data analytics.

Evaluates programs and gathers feedback for continuous improvement and ROI. Compiles data and analyses past and current year training programs. Represents the college on sector organizations such as CCHRD, CSPOD, and OCASA.

Budget and Contractor Management Forecasts and manages budget for leadership and team development programs. Sourcing and scheduling external contract facilitators in alignment with procurement processes. Oversees relationships with training vendors to ensure relevant, leading‑edge programs.

Works with clients to identify budget allocations for internal or external programs. Other Duties as Assigned Stays informed about the latest trends, research, and best practices in the field. Undertakes special projects as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role A four‑year degree in Adult Education, Organizational Development, Psychology, Human Resources or a related field. Master’s degree is an asset. Education/Certificate/Diploma in Organization Development, applied behavioural sciences, Change Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of seven years of experience in a learning and development role focusing on leadership development, employee engagement, change and transition consulting, and team effectiveness. Professional designation or training through a program affiliated with the International Coach Federation (ICF) and/or certifications such as Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP), Certified Training Practitioner (CTP), Certified HR Leader (CHRL), or Change Practitioner. Certified to administer psychometric assessments such as MBTI, SDI, DISC, Strength Finder, EQ‑I 2.0, Thomas Kilman Conflict Inventory.

Certified to deliver employee and team development programs such as Crucial Conversations or Five Behaviours of a Team. Formal training in adult learning styles, participative training design, and universal design. Formal training in group and team dynamics, organizational development theory and practices, employee engagement, leadership and team development principles, organizational and team assessment, advanced consulting methods, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, process facilitation, change and transition consulting, and web‑based training solutions.

Formal training in Project Management is an asset. Advanced skills in survey methodology are preferred. Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office suite, including Teams.

Superb presentation and facilitation skills. Negotiation skills to work with vendors and stakeholders. Excellent time and project management skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Proven experience in designing and delivering engagement initiatives, leadership and employee learning programs, and in implementing training across all staff levels.

Proven experience in change and transition consulting. Experience as an internal consultant, dealing with stakeholders, management, and external vendors. Experience in restorative work, team development or team building.

Experience working with all groups and levels within an organization, ideally in a unionized, multi‑site environment. Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer Progressive vacation plan starting with 22 vacation days per year plus holiday closures. Defined benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College. 93% top‑up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks. Annual employee performance incentive program.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, psychotherapy, and psychology), short‑term and long‑term disability. Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents. We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College.

We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr