Organizational Development Specialist at Staples Canada

Some of what you will do

The Organizational Development Specialist will drive Staples’ commitment to a high caliber associate experience, by supporting the implementation of talent programs that align with Staples goals, culture, and values. They will collaborate with the entire Organizational and Leadership Development (O&LD) team to research, develop, and administer various O&LD initiatives. They demonstrate exceptional communication, project management, judgement, and critical thinking abilities.

Key focus areas include Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Talent Calibration and Succession Planning, as well as Staples’ employer brand presence on social media.

Specifically, You Will

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high quality execution of the overall Organizational and Leadership Development strategies.
• Provide support with the execution of all O&LD programs such as: new hire orientation, employer branding and external awards, core competencies, leadership development and high potential programs, mentoring, associate engagement survey and supporting programs, Staples’ high-performance framework (e.g., goal setting, quarterly check-ins, year-end performance reviews), talent calibrations and succession planning
• Partner to create and execute initiatives to enhance Staples’ employer brand presence on social media, drive traffic to career opportunities, and promote a positive experience with our employer brand.
• Track projects using project plans and communicate with stakeholders to ensure milestones are achieved as agreed
• Complete project related administration and logistics for O&LD programs. Coordinate events and sessions for various developmental initiatives.
• Support members of the O&LD team to research, source and develop tools or programs that assist leaders and associates in building and sustaining an engaged workforce in support of Staples’ high performance culture.

Some Of What You Need

• Post-Secondary education in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Psychology, related discipline or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of progressive combined experience in Organizational Development, Talent Management, Learning & Development, or a related field
• Experience with DiSC profile administration is an asset
• Experience promoting employer brand through social media outlets is an asset
• Project management, multi tasking , prioritizing a variety of deliverables
• Proficiency in MS Office; advanced level skill in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong business acumen and collaborative style to build relationships and quickly gain credibility with key stakeholders across functional teams
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and structured approach to program management

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Hybrid office environment.

Some Of What You Will Get

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more…

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We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.