Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

S01176

Position Title

Manager, Organizational Development

Division/Portfolio

People Services

Department/Program

People Services

Location

Kelowna

Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

Why Work for Okanagan College:

Okanagan College has been embedded in the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the region for over a half-century. The institution provides post-secondary education and training to the Okanagan, Shuswap and Similkameen regions and has a strong reputation for excellence in learning and teaching through its wide range of academic, career, continuing education, developmental, trades and vocational programs.

Being a valued team member of Okanagan College offers you the chance to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking community where you can make a real impact, grow both personally and professionally, and be supported in achieving your aspirations. Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the community and in the lives of our employees and students.

Our Current Opportunity:

Okanagan College is looking to add a Manager, Organizational Development to our People Services team.

The People Services Department is restructuring to better support current and future organizational needs. This is a new role that is being implemented as part of the restructuring.

The Role, and where it fits in the new structure:

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President, People Services, the Manager, Organizational Development provides strategic and operational leadership in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture at Okanagan College. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that support employee learning, leadership development, performance, engagement, and recognition. Key areas of responsibility include leadership development, employee learning and compliance training, coaching and team development, employee engagement, the College's recognition programs--including the annual Employee Excellence Awards--and performance partnership.

This role develops and implements strategies, frameworks, and programs to build a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Functions and Duties

The general areas of responsibility for this role are listed below. Highlights of the specific duties and functions that the incumbent will be expected to undertake are included under each heading / area.

Leadership Development and Learning:

Designs and delivers leadership development programs aligned with the OC Competency Framework and institutional priorities, supporting leaders at all career stages. Provides leadership and career coaching to individuals and teams to support growth, performance, and workplace success. Oversees new hire program and training initiatives for employees and managers new to Okanagan College. Develops and curates training programs to build awareness and capabilities in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), including Indigenous cultural awareness and anti-racism education. Oversees team-building workshops and customized sessions to support collaboration, communication, and positive team dynamics. Manage People Services content on the College's learning management system, ensuring compliance training is kept up-to-date, and ensuring an accessible, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences. Coordinates delivery, communication, and tracking of mandatory compliance training (e.g., respectful workplace, health and safety, privacy). Assesses and responds to organizational and departmental learning needs in collaboration with leaders and stakeholders.

Performance Partnership:

Oversees the College's performance partnership programs and processes, ensuring alignment with institutional values and priorities, including the annual myP3 performance process. Provides tools, training, and support to leaders and employees to ensure meaningful and constructive performance conversations. Evaluates and improves performance development practices based on feedback, outcomes, and evolving best practices.

Employee Engagement and Experience:

Champion a positive inclusive and values-aligned organizational culture, collaborating with leaders to embed the organizational values, respect, inclusion appreciation into the day-to-day operations of the College. Leads the administration, analysis, and follow-up of the College's employee experience survey. Supports senior leaders and managers in interpreting results and developing actionable plans to improve culture, communication, and engagement. Designs and implements initiatives that supports employee engagement, and applies inclusive, employee-centered approaches to enhance the overall employee experience.

Recognition and Appreciation:

Leads inclusive and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives across the College. Oversees the planning and execution of the annual Employee Excellence Awards, including nomination, selection, and celebration processes. Supports grassroots and department-led recognition through campaigns, toolkits, and templates.

Organizational Development & Change Management:

Design and implement OD strategies that align with business goals and drive workforce effectiveness. Conduct organizational assessments and diagnostics to identify to support leaders in identifying improvement opportunities. Facilitate organizational design, team development, and workforce capability strategies. Support enterprise-wide change initiatives using structured change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter). Provide coaching and tools to leaders and teams navigating organizational change. Conduct change readiness assessments, develop communication and stakeholder engagement plans.

Leadership and Management:

Provides leadership and supervision to administrative staff supporting organizational development programs. Oversees budgets and approvals related to organizational development strategies. Coordinates and oversees external consultants and facilitators engaged to deliver specialized training and development initiatives, ensuring alignment with OC's priorities and values. Manages project timelines, contracts, deliverables, and quality assurance for consultant-led engagements.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or CPHR designation is preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in organizational development, leadership development, or employee learning, with at least two (2) years in a leadership or advisory role, preferably in a unionized, or public sector environment.

Skills and Abilities

Skills and Abilities that candidates should possess:

Strong leadership and management skills. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships across diverse stakeholder communities. Extensive knowledge of change management, organizational development methods, learning and leadership development. Able to interpret, and administer the applicable parts of the collective agreements. Solid working knowledge of other People Services Programs and services. Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills. Possess strong strategic thinking, planning, analytical, negotiation, and problem solving skills. Ability to manage a high work volume and manage many competing projects, issues and initiatives. Demonstrated innovation and change management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency Demonstrated knowledge of business process management and human resource planning and principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Start Date

11/03/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Schedule

The regular schedule will be thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday through Friday, within regular business hours, but additional hours and flexibility are required from time to time in support of operational needs and the incumbent will be expected to work the hours that are required to meet their obligations to the College.



The primary work location will be the Kelowna Campus. However, following successful completion of Orientation and Onboarding activities, the incumbent will be provided the option for remote work, within the Okanagan Region, 1-2 days per week.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

$85,711 - $125,709 (Typical hiring range $102,853 - $114,281)

Appointment Type

Exempt - Continuing Full-time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to provide a resume and cover letter identifying how specified Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities are possessed.

Applicants should be prepared to participate in multiple assessment activities, which may include: Initial screening, panel interviews, simulations and presentations.

Applicants should be prepared to provide verifiable evidence (examples, work samples, references, etc.) in support of all information provided through the resume and cover letter, and the assessment overall, and to support demonstration of required qualifications.

While detailed references do not need to be provided as part of the initial application package, an appointment will not be made without the provisions of relevant and appropriate references in support of final assessments.

Employee Group

Administration


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003230

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Open Date

09/17/2025

Posting Closing Date

09/28/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes


Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.