Job Description

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country\'s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation\'s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

The Senior Advisor, Organizational Development provides leadership, support, and expert guidance in the development, implementation, and monitoring of key HR programs and activities. This key player assesses organizational needs, and designs and implements a wide range of strategies, programs, tools, processes to increase organizational performance, effectiveness, and skill. While overseeing two (2) direct reports, the Senior Advisor leads and advises on the creation, review, and streamlining of programs focusing on human resources development, leadership development, succession management, skills development, performance management, and building an inclusive workforce.

If you have an interest in the description above, this role is the one for you! Amongst other things, you will:

Develop a modern organizational learning and development strategy and program;
Lead the design, planning, development and implementation of organizational development programs;
Deliver presentations, briefings, discussion papers and other communication materials to broad audiences at the executive, management, and non-management levels; and
Lead HR projects and initiatives applying best practices in project management and change management.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate, full-time position in the Human Resources Directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

A bachelor\'s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline OR have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
Five (5) years of progressive experience managing various aspects of organizational development and managing the evaluation, planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of programs, processes, and strategies in support of HR policies or identified HR strategic priorities;
Hands-on experience in defining and implementing HR programs and initiatives that have improved business performance, fostered retention and developed the workforce;
Strong communication skills (both written and oral) including experience with facilitation and presenting to audiences at all organizational levels;
Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills;
Experience presenting to and developing documentation (briefing notes, analyses, and other documents) for senior management stakeholders would be considered an asset;
Experience managing the development and implementation of programs related to recognition, succession planning and/or learning and development in a workplace context is considered an asset.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

C

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

C

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

C

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Adaptability
Communication
Developing self-and others
Dependability
Judgement
People Management
Teamwork
Cooperation

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

Senate of Canada