Organizational Development Partner

Kinark Child and Family Services is a leading child and youth service organization in Ontario on a mission to become an employer of choice.  We provide a wide range of evidence-based services that include individual, family and group counselling for children and youth with complex needs and their families. Kinark’s three program streams include: Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism and Forensic Mental Health.

Are you interested in working for a leading organization helping children and youth with complex needs?

Come join our team!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6%
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

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We currently have an opportunity for:

Position Title: Organizational Development Partner

Program Lists: Kinark Child & Family Services -> Head Office

Location: Markham, ON L3R 9Z3 CA (Primary)

Reg/Temp: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Relief: No

Total # of hours per week: 35

# of Positions: 1

Close Date: January 31, 2022

Job Description

Organizational Development (OD) Partner

6-month contract, full time hours of 35 hours per week

Location – Head Office – Markham, ON (currently remote)

Job Summary:

As a member of the OD team, and reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent and Organizational Development, the OD Partner brings OD experience and contributes to the design and implementation of the many lifecycle initiatives outlined in our Integrated Talent Management (ITM) strategy and roadmap, with specific emphasis on leadership development. 

Duties and Responsibilities (are not limited to):

• Provide design and implementation support to programs such as: New Hire Onboarding, New Leader Onboarding, Leadership Competency Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Employee Wellness, and Performance Management
• Provide support to employee engagement initiatives
• Lead learning and development policy refinement and recommendations

Qualifications:

• A degree or College Diploma in Human Resources or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources department in an OD and/or learning and development related role
• Proven ability to build learning programs with a focus on leadership development
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong project management skills
• Advanced experience with PowerPoint and Excel
• Organization Development or Adult Education/Learning certificate/program an asset
• Change Management certification an asset
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical assessment

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate, and proof of full vaccination.  

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all required doses of a World Health Organization Approved COVID-19 Vaccine and 14 days have passed since last dose.  Proof of vaccination for each vaccine dose received is required.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.