Land Acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

As an Organization Development Consultant, you will work closely with various stakeholders to support the development of staff and leaders, organizational effectiveness initiatives, and other strategic priorities. You are highly organized, able to succeed in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges. You have strong communication, presentation, and project management skills. You also have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. You have the ability to successfully work in a team setting or independently. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

Responsibilities Include:

• Foster relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of strategic priorities
• Liaise and consult with client groups to understand needs/identify gaps and support the development and implementation of appropriate interventions as required;
• Responsible for organizing, facilitating delivering, and evaluating workshops and programs in all areas of organization development;
• Oversee end to end administration of the education funding program
• Overall support of ongoing OD initiatives (training and development needs; maintenance of programming as implemented; performance growth conversations; other initiatives
• Other duties as assigned.

• Support implementation of engagement initiatives including surveys, action planning, and departmental coaching as needed;

• Serve as a thought partner or subject matter expert contributing to organization-wide and cross-functional projects
• Work across departments and functions to align efforts (e.g. roles clarity, approach, communication)
• Apply appropriate customer service and vendor management principles as needed

What you bring to the role:

• A post-secondary degree/diploma/certificate in the field of organization development, human resources, adult education, or related field
• Additional related certificates (e.g. Crucial Conversations, coaching, change management, psychometric tool, etc.) are considered assets
• Knowledge of LEADS in a Caring Environment considered an asset
• 3 to 5 years experience working in an Organizational Development/Learning department, or Human Resources
• Strong computer/software skills using a wide variety of tools including MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Understanding of learning theories (adult, behavioral, environmental, scenario) and on-the-job methods
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with HR partners to achieve desired business results
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills and verbal and written communication skills. Strong project planning and management skills
• Demonstrated strong time management, project management, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to integrate and align strategy, people, and activities across functions, processes, and teams. Able to translate vision and strategy into clear actionable goals. Strong project planning and management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

Days 7.5 hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet deadlines and meetings as needed. Hybrid model of in the office and remote work.

Compensation:

Band L: $38.23 – $46.62 per hour

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.