JOB TITLE: Talent and Organizational  Development Advisor

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Support Services

POSTING NUMBER: 106827

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:  35-hour workweek

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

SALARY GRADE: 6

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $100,277.00 – 112,812.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $125,346.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: June 23, 2025

CLOSING DATE: July 4, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Organization Development, this role is responsible for developing and contributing to the Talent and Organization Development Portfolio and working as an integral part of an integrated HR Service Delivery Team to provide solutions that respond to organizational needs and build capacity/capability at an organization, leader and/or team level.  This role holds both program and client responsibilities, requiring strong expertise in writing and modernizing HR Policies along with developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion strategies.

The Advisor, Talent and Organization Development will be responsible for a broad range of Organizational Development and Learning subject areas, including Workforce Planning, Change Management, Organizational Design, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Succession Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement. The role requires continuous ccollaboration with sponsors and clients, needs analysis, program development, program delivery and execution, success assessment, and program adjustment. The Advisor works closely with the Human Resources specialists to define and respond to client needs, applying best practices in Talent and Organization Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead or participate in the development, implementation, maintenance and modernization of Human Resources policies; advising and assisting the team as subject matter expert on HR policies.
• Lead or participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of divisional policies and strategies that enable flexibility and discretion, develop partnerships and encourage collaboration.
• Lead or participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of leadership development programs that engage leaders at all levels.
• Lead or participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the City’s succession planning process and tools.
• Lead or participate in the design, implementation and maintenance of the Employee and/or Leader Performance Management systems including logistics, design, communication, implementation, training, and on-going support.
• Lead or participate in the design and implementation of a framework and strategies that contribute to a vibrant and healthy workplace.
• Lead or participate in the design and implementation of various diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and initiatives.
• Use coaching and mentoring skills to support initiatives such as leadership development, team building and individual development.
• Through the provision of best practice Organizational Development interventions, support leaders and their teams in the successful implementation of change. Consult with all levels of management and staff to help identify the human impact of business and process change.
• Partner within Human Resources and the business to conduct a workforce assessment and understand current/future business needs and talent requirements to design and implement a comprehensive strategic workforce plan.
• Lead the design, development and delivery of targeted OD interventions to enhance individual, team and organizational performance and support the City’s strategic plan and/or Department specific initiatives.
• Design and/or facilitate strategic planning, operational planning, team development and other customized interventions.
• Apply expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles to design, deliver, manage and evaluate learning and development programs using a variety of learning methods that appeal to various learning styles.
• Keep abreast of current Organizational Development and Learning research and trends to ensure that the City’s Organizational Development and Learning programs incorporate leading edge practices.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business or related field.
• Master’s Degree an asset.

Experience:

• 5-7 years Human Resources learning and organizational development experience preferably in a public sector environment.
• Experienced in developing and implementing leadership and performance solutions.
• Experience with and certification in recognized psychometric tools is strongly desired.

Other Skills and Assets:

• Solid ability to apply concepts of Organization Development, Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Policy Modernization
• Ability to identify business needs, initiate, coordinate project resource requests
• Strong Customer Service and People Management skills; Interface with internal and external customers to meet corporate service standards
• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to coordinate and multi-task to accomplish a variety of tasks and activities meeting conflicting priorities and timelines
• Analytical skills for complex problem solving
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office/software
• Strong research, analytical and creative skills as they relate to program and process design/development.
• Conceptual thinker with sound judgment who can gather, analyze and translate best practice information into practical solutions that support the business in achieving goals and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including consulting and presentation skills at senior levels and the ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Values based team player who contributes to the development of others.
• Lifelong learning who is energized by helping to support business change.
• Knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments and applicable Legislations is an asset
• OD certificate and/or CHRL designation preferred.
• Certification/training in Leadership Coaching is strongly desired.
• Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent is strongly desired.
• Certification to lead recognized Leadership and/or Personal Effectiveness curriculum is strongly desired.
• Certification in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion is strongly preferred. 

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**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

A Qualified List will be established to fill permanent and temporary vacancies for the same or similar positions. The Qualified List will be established for a 6-month period. bid

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.  Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.  

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above (quoting reference #106827 by closing July 4, 2025   and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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