Temporary, full-time position (from September 2023 to September 2024) – Guelph, ON

An experienced and skilled facilitator and manager of change, you’re ready to join the University of Guelph’s Human Resources team and work both on your own and in conjunction with members of the University community to orchestrate positive change and organizational learning initiatives.

Working closely with the Director of HR Learning & Development and the Senior Consultant, you will help to identify learning needs, development plans, and change initiatives in alignment with the University’s strategic direction and unit-level strategic and business plans. As a Consultant, Learning and Development, you will:

· support organizational development and learning initiatives, both formal and informal;

· provide consultation and support in change management, organization effectiveness and performance improvement issues;

· guide the development, training and successful utilization of the University’s performance success framework; and

· contribute to the delivery and continuous enhancement of the University of Guelph’s appreciation and recognition and onboarding programs.

This is an exceptional opportunity to support a variety of specialized projects, develop methods to determine the value and/or effectiveness of programs, as well as develop strong partnerships with HR specialists and internal clients to support, and intervene on, change and organizational development initiatives that support the University of Guelph’s strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

To fulfill the role of Consultant, Learning and Development, you must be both a strategic and a creative thinker whose areas of expertise include adult education, organizational development and change management, and whose profile includes:

· A master’s degree in Adult Education, Organizational Development or a related field, combined with a minimum of three (3) years’ related experience;

· Post-graduate training/education in two (2) or more of the following disciplines: adult education, facilitation, organizational development, change management, coaching, and conflict resolution;

· Experience with, and a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge of, adult education principles, learning design, change management, facilitation, and coaching techniques;

· Experience in group facilitation, change management, and consultation practices;

· Demonstrated project management skills;

· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel;

· Knowledge of basic image editing software and social media platforms;

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;

· Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to others and build strong relationships;

· Strong problem-solving and strategic and creative thinking skills;

· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize demands; and

· Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement and tact when dealing with high-level confidential situations and information.

The University of Guelph (www.uoguelph.ca) is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive comprehensive institutions, with a record of outstanding scholarship in the arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical and engineering sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences. This is your chance to join us in our endeavour to improve life.

To view a detailed posting for the role of Consultant, Learning & Development, including application instructions, please go to our website at www.uoguelph.ca/hr/careers. Applications, quoting Hiring #2023-0446, must be sent to: [email protected].

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.