Canadian Blood Services Looking for Employee and Leadership Development Coordinator at Brampton, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services office in Ontario (Ottawa, Brampton or Toronto, with Ottawa being the preferred work location), and will be working a mixture of on and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Administrative

Job posting ID: 5075

Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B

Salary/Rate of pay: $61,500 to $70,000

Application deadline: 2023-10-13

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Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

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We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About The Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a regular full-time Employee and Leadership Development Coordinator to join our dynamic Talent Strategy team in our People Culture and Performance division.

The Talent Strategy team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by helping senior leaders to build the talent of the future and to support the effectiveness of the division. As a member of the Talent Strategy team, you will play an integral role in the implementation, delivery, evaluation, and enhancement of development initiatives aligned to organizational, team and individual development objectives. Your primary focus will be to support the growth and evolution of a development culture within the organization and execute on the continuous improvement of our professional development mandate. This includes: the administration, communication, execution and evaluation of development programs, processes, practices, tools, and guidelines that support employees and leaders to develop themselves in a manner consistent with the organization’s needs. You will perform a variety of duties to support and engage the organization in utilizing Talent Strategy programs. A key aspect of this work is to deeply understand the employee experience and continuously improve the process and support to ensure an equitable and inclusive development journey which fosters everyone’s potential. You will also be responsible for supporting the Employee Development Specialist and the Leadership Development Consultant in planning, coordinating, and implementing specific workshops, projects, initiatives and/or components of major, complex projects.

Formula for success

• Utilizing your strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the development offerings, including registration, purchase orders/agreements, invoicing, maintenance of the digital learning platform(s), and record keeping.
• With your strong focus on user and employee experience, you will advise clients on development programs, coaching options, assessments etc. and coordinate the execution of necessary processes to engage employees in service offerings.
• Drawing on your attention to detail, you will analyze and evaluate development data, reviews for trends and information that will support the team in creating improvements to development resources for the organization.
• You will coordinate and co-create the design and curation of content for employee and leadership development workshops, information sessions and programs.
• Focusing on your knowledge and experience, you will act as a champion for professional development within the organization and of inclusive and equitable practices in this space.
• Leveraging technology-based learning tools, you will conduct analysis on utilization, user experience, and other key metrics; develop preliminary reports summarizing trends and identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilizing your continuous growth mindset, you will conduct best practice research to identify and stay current with leading practices to support the implementation of learning and development initiatives that can be deployed effectively and efficiently in the Canadian Blood Services environment. Support the implementation of continuous improvement to processes, tools and systems, employee experience etc. as a key priority.
• You will manage administration and logistics for the Leadership Summit yearly, and other leadership programs, workshops and events as required.
• With your proven ability to establish, develop, and maintain effective and professional working relationships, you will manage vendor agreements and relationships for learning and development initiatives to ensure the value and cost effectiveness of external partnerships.

Desired Education And Skills

• Completion of Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preference to M. Ed or certificates in Adult Education and a strong background in adult learning methodology and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completed or in progress of a designation/certification within any of the following: Institute for Performance and Learning (formerly CSTD), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation from the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) or equivalent designation, International Coaching Federation (ICF), Adult Learning, Career & Academic Advising, will be considered an asset.
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an employee and leadership development role or division, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of Learning and Development technologies (e.g., Learning Management Systems, On-line assessment tools, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What We Offer You

• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Annual performance award up to 6%
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources

What You Can Expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
• Travel requirements – you will be expected to travel to Ottawa once per quarter, or as required.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.