Job Description

The Transportation & Logistics division is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to join its HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about leadership development, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. In this role, you will work closely with HR and business leaders to deliver meaningful development programs, support talent and succession initiatives, leverage data to drive insights, and help build a strong, capable workforce across the division.

Why is this role a great career opportunity?

• Opportunity to support organizational development across multiple businesses.
• Exposure to leadership development, employee development, succession planning, talent reviews, and change management.
• Ability to partner with HR and business leaders on initiatives that support workforce capability and employee engagement.
• A role that combines program coordination, data analysis, stakeholder support, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to contribute to practical, scalable solutions that help strengthen business performance and organizational effectiveness.

• Support the design, delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of organizational development programs, tools, and frameworks across the division.
• Support annual talent review and succession planning processes, including preparation of materials, tracking development plans, and identifying talent gaps.
• Assist leaders and HR partners with practical development solutions that support employee growth and business needs.
• Support change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives, including role clarity, team structure, accountability mapping, and workflow alignment.
• Analyze employee, talent, engagement, and development data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and summaries to support leadership decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, Adult Education, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of related experience in organizational development, talent management, learning and development, HR program coordination, or change management.
• Knowledge of organizational development, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, change management, needs assessment, program coordination, and facilitation.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or complex operational environments is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, presentation, analytical, project coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• CPHR designation or working toward designation is considered an asset. Certification or coursework in Organizational Development, Change Management, Talent Management, or Leadership Development is also considered an asset.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.