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Edmonton Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative, people-focused team player to join the Employee Experience team as an Organization Development Consultant. The Employee Experience team at EPL is a small, diverse, passionate, and high-performing. We pride ourselves on the value that we add to EPL through our talent and experience. We believe in having fun and working hard!
What we're looking for: 
Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, Employee Experience, this is a hands-on role providing support to the development and implementation of organizational talent programs/processes and organizational change initiatives. Projects you will be working on include:

• Designing and facilitating employee journey mapping to identify key touchpoints and moments that matter across the employee lifecycle, translating insights into actionable recommendations that improve the employee experience.
• Participating in the design and development of EPL's Employee Experience Framework.
• Participating in the design and building of a comprehensive Leadership Development Model.
• Reviewing and building out the manager competency model, ensuring it is aligned with the Leadership Development Model and reflects the skills and behaviours needed to effectively lead in our environment.
• Reviewing the Employee Recognition and Appreciation Program to ensure it is meaningful and aligned with organizational values.
• Planning and executing meaningful staff appreciation events that celebrate and recognize our employees.
• Participating in business readiness and change management activities in support of our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation.
• Providing change management support as required for talent and learning-related initiatives, including the use of appropriate change management methodology. Participating in the development and implementation of change management and communication plans for HR and talent-related programs and initiatives.
• Supporting the development of EPL's listening strategy including Employee Engagement & Diversity Survey activities and actions, supporting the development of learning initiatives as required.
• Supporting learning operations with the development, delivery, and evaluation of staff training, including the creation of the annual EPL learning calendar.

As the ideal candidate you will bring: 

• Excellent customer service orientation, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with different audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with the ability to re-prioritize when necessary utilizing excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Forward-thinking, innovative, and action-oriented. 
• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to lead workshops / focus groups and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong technology skills, including the MS Suite of products (eg. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook).

• University Degree in a related field (organization development, business administration, human resources, leadership, etc.)
• Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) or Certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP) designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in organization development, human resources, leadership development, and/or learning and development, including experience in HR program development (e.g. performance management, career development, employee engagement, recognition, etc.).
• Understanding and experience with OD principles, adult learning theory, and change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI/ADKAR, Kotter).
• Experience supporting ERP or large-scale technology implementations from a change management perspective is an asset.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and library/not-for-profit is an asset.

Who we are:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas, and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton's largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 
Pay Band:
$95,630 to $119,538 per annum. 
Note: 
Satisfactory background screening is required for this position which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check and Academic Credential Verification.