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Manager, Learning & Organizational Development (OD) - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We’re Seeking Exceptional People to Join Our Team!
Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre (MH CCAC) is committed to providing outstanding care to every person, every day.
 
As one of 14 CCACs across Ontario, our staff help clients plan and make informed choices about their health care options. To do this, they work in partnership with clients, families, care providers, hospitals, long-term care homes and others.  At the heart of our work is quality community care that focuses on meeting each client’s best interests. Whether a job involves direct client contact or supports those who interact with clients daily, we empower every employee to focus on our clients and their families.  As demand for MH CCAC services continues to rise, we have a strategic plan that positions us to successfully meet this challenge. Integral to this plan is having exceptional people in place.
We are currently seeking a Manager, Learning and Organizational Development
 
Competition #   2011-014 (a)
 
Date Posted:      January 24, 2012
 
Date Closed:      February 7, 2012
                               
Start Date:          Immediately
 
Reports to:         Director, People Services
 
Category:            Permanent Full-Time
 
Current primary assigned location:           Etobicoke Office, 401 The West Mall                                                      
 
 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW:
 
Reporting to the Director, People Services, the Manager, Learning & Organizational Development (OD) is responsible for providing expertise and leadership to identify, design and manage initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness by building individual and collective capacity and capabilities. 
 
The Manager, Learning & OD leads the Learning & OD team ensuring the alignment of organizational development and learning initiatives that reinforce the required competencies, skills and culture to enable achievement of the organization’s vision and strategic goals.
 
Key accountabilities of this position include:
 
Organizational Development
 
•             Leads, develops and implements effective organization-wide OD practices, programs and services utilizing evidence and multiple source data to meet long and short term MH CCAC needs while fostering a culture of continuous learning
•             Develops an overarching organizational learning strategy which supports the strategic direction of the organization, and creates yearly goals and objectives that align with this strategy
•             Manages and directs the corporate orientation program for new employees
•             Uses coaching and mentoring skills to support leadership development, team building and team development
•             Provides group facilitation support for a variety of corporate initiatives including strategic planning sessions, healthy workplace, task forces and project teams
•             Leads, manages and continuously improves corporate programs including performance management and reward & recognition
•             Researches and prepares proposals for externally contracted learning and development services as needed
•             Evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of the organizations learning approaches and their results
Training and Development
 
•             Manages the learning and development function and activities, and oversees the work of the team to ensure the provision of comprehensive learning and engagement programs to improve employee functioning and overall organizational effectiveness
•             Identifies the need for learning programs and services and ensures the provision of timely, appropriate, cost effective learning to the organization which fosters the development of a culture of continuous learning
•             Plans and manages a learning calendar in consultation with portfolios
•             Develops, facilitates, leads, and teaches groups and individuals in a variety of content areas, ensuring a curriculum for e-learning and introducing innovative learning tools and materials
•             Ensures the development and provision of portfolio specific, cost effective and timely learning to meet gaps in competencies identified through a needs analysis
 
Qualifications include:
 
•             Undergraduate degree in a related discipline
•             A post graduate certification related to learning and development, adult education or a similar discipline is an asset
•             Five (5) to seven (7) years related work experience with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a management role leading a team
•             Certified Training Practitioner (CTP) or Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) designation preferred
•             Highly developed understanding and demonstrated ability to apply methodologies, techniques and approaches for; learning, strategic planning, organization design, leadership development, change management, performance management, coaching, diversity, fostering a healthy workplace, conflict management and communication skills
•             Enthusiasm for building new teams
•             In-depth knowledge of; adult learning principles, assessment and analysis of learning needs, learning and design development and evaluation
•             Strong consulting skills – process and execution
•             Strong change management and project management skills
•             Program leadership including people, strategy, financial, resource utilization
•             Ability to analyze information and demonstrate good judgment and problem solving
•             Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
•             Ability to communicate in French or other languages an asset
                                               
Thank you for your interest in joining our exceptional team at Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre (MH CCAC).  
 
To apply for this vacancy please submit a resume with covering letter referencing Competition #2011-014 (a) via the following link:  https://qhrnet.ccac-ont.ca/06-mh
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Conseiller(e) en assistance sociale, Burkina Faso - Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Conseiller(e) en assistance sociale, Burkina Faso

NOM DU PARTENAIRE :Commune de Bobo Dioulasso
LIEU DE TRAVAIL : Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
DURÉE DE L’AFFECTATION :12 mois
DEBUT DE CONTRAT : le 1 fevrier 2012
CRITÈRES D'ADMISSIBILITÉ AU FINANCEMENT :Être autorisé à travailler au Canada EXIGENCES LINGUISTIQUES : Français de niveau 4 ou 5 Vous pouvez évaluer votre niveau linguistique au : http://www.cuso-vso.org/Images/language_fr_tcm84-22444.pdf

AU SUJET DE CUSO-VSO
CUSO-VSO est un organisme de développement international à but non lucratif qui fait appel à des coopérants-volontaires. Chaque année, nous envoyons des centaines de citoyens du monde pour travailler à des projets de développement communs en Afrique, en Asie, en Amérique latine et Caraïbes. Nous sommes l’un des organismes de développement international faisant appel à des coopérants-volontaires les plus importants en Amérique du Nord.

AU SUJET DE NOTRE PARTENAIRE
La commune de Bobo Dioulasso est confrontée à un certain nombre de défis et d’enjeux importants relatifs à l’appropriation sociale et politique de la décentralisation consistant à faire en sorte que les populations et les organisations de la société civile s’impliquent avec une responsabilité citoyenne dans la gestion des affaires locales, ainsi qu’au renforcement des capacités locales en termes de compréhension et de maîtrise des outils de gestion des communes.

LE RÔLE DU COOPÉRANT-VOLONTAIRE
•Améliorer la prise en charge de l’enfance au niveau de la commune •Appuyer la dynamisation des services du département de la Direction en charge de l’assistance sociale •Participer à la définition et à la mise en œuvre d’une politique communal au profit de la Jeunesse 2011-2012 •Améliorer les données de base et la gestion des dossiers des personnes assistées •Participer au suivi et à l’évaluation des activités avec le Bureau VSO Burkina •Participer aux activités de mise en œuvre des programmes de VSO Burkina

COMPÉTENCES ET HABILETÉS
•Être titulaire d’un diplôme d’étude supérieur en assistance sociale ou tout autre diplôme équivalent •Minimum de 2 ans d’expérience en assistance sociale et en renforcement des capacités •Expérience en animation de session de travail

FORMATION ET SOUTIEN FINANCIER
Le programme de formation et de soutien financier couvre les coûts du séjour outre-mer et permet de vivre de façon simple mais saine pendant la durée de l’affectation. Cela englobe : •Participation à la journée d’évaluation CUSO-VSO (les candidats doivent assumer les premiers 150 $ des frais les plus économiques possibles de transport et d’hébergement) •Frais de transport et d’hébergement liés à la formation prédépart •Vol aller-retour et coût du visa ou permis (y compris un vol aller-retour en cas d’urgence familiale) •Vaccins requis, médicaments et programme complet d’assurance-maladie •Hébergement pendant le séjour outre-mer •Indemnité de séjour modeste – varie selon le pays d’affectation •Paiements trimestriels à titre de soutien pendant l’affectation

APPLIQUEZ MAINTENANT

Si ce poste vous intéresse nous vous invitons à soumettre votre candidature en ligne en suivant ce lien, http://67.199.89.73/francais/vol_AppForm.asp. Assurez-vous d’indiquer sur votre formulaire de candidature le numéro de référence BF0265-3-1 : Conseiller(e) en assistance sociale.

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Change and Innovation Manager- Canada - Sunday, October 30, 2011

 

Who we are
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves. The following opportunity exists in our Ontario, Canada location:

Change and Innovation Manager- Canada

Responsibilities:
As a partner within the PDG organization, Change Managers ensure leadership attention is directed toward helping employees respond and adapt to change in business processes, job roles and organization structures, as well as encouraging a business environment that rewards creativity and innovation. The primary focus of the work is on creating and implementing change management plans that drive faster employee adoption, greater sustainability and higher proficiency in dealing with changes in the organization, such that greater business results can be achieved.

The candidate will develop and apply a set of actionable and targeted change management tools including a communication plan, stakeholder/sponsor plan, resistance management plan and project debriefs.

Requirements:
This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration organizational Development, Medical and/or Science. An advanced degree or a Change Management Professional designation is a plus (example: Association of Change Management Professionals). The applicant must have three to five years of change management experience and large-scale organizational change efforts. An understanding of how people go through a change and the change process is vital to success in this role. Experience with ADKAR is a plus. He/she must have strong consulting skills, including the ability to build trust and confidence at all levels.

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Job ID No.: 00381830

The next step is yours. To apply online today or learn about other exciting positions, please visit https://roche.taleo.net/careersection/test/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=00381830&src=JB-11480/

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer fully committed to workplace diversity.

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Manager, Diversity and Inclusion - Thursday, March 17, 2011

Position: Manager, Diversity and Inclusion HR
Reports to: Vice President, Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Location: Provincial Office (Toronto)
Status: Permanent; Full Time

Purpose:
The Manager, Diversity and Inclusion will help operationalize the strategies of HSFO’s current Diversity Plan with respect to building the components related to internal staff and volunteer policies and practices and supporting the planning and implementation of the overall plan. This will include providing related subject matter expertise, thought leadership and introduction of industry best practices in the development and maintenance of programs and initiatives aligned with HSFO’s people strategies to successfully impact the foundation’s recruitment, retention and development programs aligned with our mission, values and competencies. Ultimately, the work of the Manger, D&I will reinforce HSFO’s high quality reputation for employees and volunteers.

Building on the diversity work to date out of HR and Mission, the Manager, D&I will build an implementation plan to execute the internal and HR recommendations arising from a comprehensive audit of policy as well identify existing best practices for ratification to policies.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning & Capacity Building:
•Create, plan, implement and measure the sustainable impacts of initiatives which further enable diversity and inclusiveness at the Foundation •Drive diversity and inclusiveness through thought leadership, tools and resources including appropriate training and awareness programs for staff and volunteers •Coordinate, in concert with internal HR practitioners, compliance with all relevant legislation for diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination and harassment in alignment with HSFO values and competencies •Conduct research, analytical reviews and external benchmarking to assess diversity trends and issues and make recommendations as appropriate •Be a diversity champion internally and externally to increase market presence •Develop and implement ongoing processes for obtaining input and feedback on diversity and inclusion within HSFO •Act as a resource, as appropriate, to HR in investigating any complaints related to discrimination and harassment

Integration:
•Provide guidance to local HSFO, partners and staff to support diversity initiatives to ensure diversity and inclusion strategy is integrated into broader HR and volunteer development plans and activities via participation in broader departmental and business team meetings •Work with Diversity Manager, Community Mission Team to: •Develop and deliver aligned goals through knowledge and information exchange through a quarterly Diversity Reference Group and ongoing partnership •Facilitate effective communications amongst HSFO key laterals (Sr. Manager, Staff Programs and Services, Sr. Manager, OD, Manager Volunteer Development and Sr. Associate Manager, Board Programs) to disseminate diversity initiatives •Oversee the design and development of content for internal diversity and inclusion related intranet spaces and coordinate with RAHP Diversity Manager for consistency of messaging •Work with internal and external resources to develop and facilitate affinity groups as a forum for individuals to network, share knowledge, challenges and ideas •Provide content and subject matter expertise for Internal Communications for various communication vehicles •Manage special projects as required

People Management:
•Provide leadership to a shared resource to support programming and administration for diversity and inclusion projects •Work with staff programs and hiring managers to promote and facilitate outreach strategies to ensure inclusive practices in recruitment, management, recognition and retention •Act as project manager as required for special diversity projects

Key Competencies, Qualifications and Experience:
•Demonstrates HSFO competencies of
•Organizational Strategy
•Organizational Execution
•Personal Effectiveness
•Managing and Developing Talent

•Demonstrated success in creating cultural competence through individual and programmatic initiatives and interventions such as:
•Learning opportunities for staff on how to demonstrate and model the inclusion values and behaviours
•Performance management and feedback support for embedding diversity and inclusion
•Identification of opportunities for recognition or communication supporting staff and volunteer diversity and inclusion “wins”
•Analysis and utilization of survey and feedback tools for localized and enterprise opportunities for change and action

•At least 5 years experience of functional expertise in diversity and inclusion •Highly developed influencing skills to encourage rather than mandate adoption •Demonstrates the capacity to set priorities and focus the work of others •Possess superior organizational skills in planning, executing and completing projects by agreed deadlines •Effective communication skills, oral and written skills •Excellent problem solving and analytical skills •Experience in working with volunteers •Exposure to training principles/delivery desirable •Exposure to investigating complaints related to discrimination and harassment preferred

Lateral / Reporting Relationships:

Reporting
•Manage a shared coordinator resource with the Sr. Manager of OD, including goal setting and performance management •Reports to Vice-president, Human Resources

Lateral
•Diversity Manager, Community Mission Team •Senior Manager, Staff Programs and Services •Senior Manager, Organizational Development •Manager, Volunteer Development •Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Key Challenges/Constraints:
•Developing awareness that acknowledgement of diversity at HSFO is not the same as creating active inclusion practices •Raising the urgency to ensure managers and staff prioritize diversity and inclusion as an issue that requires ongoing training and stewardship •Delivering programs in a dispersed geography with unique diversity and inclusion issues that may not be fully understood or accepted

Accountability Dimensions:
•Direct reports – 1 shared
•Subject Matter Expertise leadership for staff (approximately 350), Board/Board Committees (150) and Community Volunteer Leaders (800) via programs and partners •Budget accountability directly and indirectly through other lines of business totaling about $200K

Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply

Human Resources Department
2300 Yonge Street, 13th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4

Email: resumes@hsf.on.ca

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however we will only be contacting those selected for interviews.

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