Director, Organizational Development

Job Number : J0125-1040

Status : Temporary

Open Positions : 1

Salary Scale : Exempt Scale

Hours / Week : 35

111,289.00 - $170,643.00 / Year

Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers Council Secretariat (PSEC).

The Director, Organizational Development is a senior member of the HR team, responsible for developing a framework for employee engagement and learning initiatives aligned with the strategic goals of the university. These initiatives include onboarding and offboarding, employment branding, employee engagement, leadership and professional development, evaluation, performance management, and succession planning.

The Director oversees professional development initiatives to ensure consistency and attainment of strategic objectives, creating synergistic partnerships and collaborations between managers, employees, and other stakeholders, including the Faculty and Staff Association, to facilitate achievement of the University’s strategic plan.

The goal of these initiatives is to foster a durable and dynamic community of employees who are supported in their work by providing transformative programs and pathways for their professional development, engagement, and inclusion.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in human resources, organizational development, or psychology.

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Organizational Development related capacity and 3 years’ people leadership experience.

Public sector and / or post-secondary work experience is preferred.

Change Management certification is preferred.

Training or education related to adult learning is preferred.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and make sound and reasoned decisions.

Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of self-motivation and acumen.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, email, and the internet.

Create and implement plans - shape, align, and execute the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.

Lead change - Remain flexible, adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk-taking.

Cultivate collaborative relationships - Build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.

Inspire and develop talent - Invest in developing yourself, staff and faculty, effective teams, and our culture of excellence.

Make effective decisions - Make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstances.

Infuse Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Lead by example, valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity, inclusion, and respect in a diverse environment.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó : lo Tém : éxw (Stó : lo Land; Stó : lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó : lo peoples' goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan : IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to the community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and / or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and / or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

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