Job Description

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As a member of the Human Resources Department, the Organizational Development and Change Consultant assists the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency in enhancing effectiveness and efficiency through systemic change. The Organizational Development and Change Consultant is accountable for leading the development of the enterprise change management infrastructure within the Agency. The Consultant will also provide the Agency with a full range of organizational development services, advice, and support in the areas of strategic leadership, human resource development, talent management, individual/team performance, organizational and cultural change and effectiveness, and workforce planning. This position reports to the Manager Organizational Development and Workforce Planning.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management.
• Minimum 3 year’s human resources experience inclusive of organizational development experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Change management certification, with direct experience leading change initiatives and developing change management skills in others.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Travel is required.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of Human Resources best practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Organizational Development best practices, models, and principles, with change management expertise.
• Ability to think systemically.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence, motivate and coach leaders, teams, and employees.
• Strong client service, time, and change management skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently toward goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands.
• Ability to interpret, advise and negotiate.
• Ability to work independently, lead, and participate as a member of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including facilitation skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills with an ability to deal effectively with resistance.
• Ability to clearly articulate message to a variety of audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and find the root cause to problems.
• Committed to continuous learning and self-development.
• Strong commitment to patient/client service excellence.
• Knowledge of LEAN methodology and project management skills is an asset.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.

Mission: To provide leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment and research. Vision: A healthy population free from cancer.