Organizational Development Specialist

Position Profile:

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is recruiting for an Organizational Development Specialist. This role will act as the primary contact for the Organizational Development portfolio providing front-line support to staff, physicians and volunteers as required. In alignment with the organization’s strategic direction and under the guidance of the Director, the OD specialist will be responsible for implementing tactics designed to meet the department goals and objectives. The OD specialist will be accountable for the coordination of activities and materials related to Organizational Development initiatives. The OD specialist will be the source of information for front-line leaders and employees related to programs owned by Organizational Development such as Evidence-Based Leadership Practices, Learning and Development, Performance Development Review, Engagement Survey & action plans, etc.

Employee Status: Ful Time

Reporting Relationship: Director, Strategy & Organizational Development

Location: Humber River Health – all sites

Hours of Work: Days

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Range: $75,585.90 - $94,541.85

Responsibilities:

Program Coordination and Administrative Support

Coordinate logistics for Organizational Development programs, meetings, events and related projects.

Develop, organize and maintain program materials, records and retrieval systems in physical and electronic formats.

Serve as a first point of contact and assist with general Organizational Development inquiries from staff and leaders.

Communications, Resources and Research

Draft internal communications related to Organizational Development programs and initiatives.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date Organizational Development content on HRH’s intranet, iHumber.

Conduct best-practice research related to Organizational Development, including change management and adult learning principles and apply key learnings into relevant materials and programming

Leadership Development and Team Effectiveness

Support planning and logistics for Leading Excellence @ HRH, Leadership Development Institute sessions and other learning opportunities.

Coordinate Evidence-Based Leadership activities including Senior Leader Rounding schedules, orientation and training for new leader orientation and data analysis and reporting.

Partner with internal leaders to support and facilitate team-building sessions.

Support the orientation and training of established organizational development practices with new leaders as they are onboarded

Engagement, Reporting and Program Evaluation

Support engagement survey planning, vendor coordination, focus groups, feedback sessions and action planning activities.

Track and support with implementation, as appropriate, corporate- and department-level action plans associated with engagement activities

Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for leaders, Organizational Development and Human Resources teams.

Monitor and evaluate learning and engagement programs with identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement and impact

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Organizational Development preferred

Experience in Human Resources and/or Organizational Development

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Strong attention to detail and critical thinking/analysis

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple priorities

Demonstrated skill in team work and time management

Strong focus on customer service and collaboration

Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and front-line; and

Knowledge and experience of Huron Consulting Group Canada© Evidenced Based Leadership Framework an asset

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.