Position InformationPosting Number: ROM26-176E
Title: Leadership Development & Learning Specialist (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status: Regular Full-time
FTE: 1
Job Schedule: Days
Department: Learning Services
Union: Non-union
Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Level of Police Check: Criminal Record Check
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Leadership Development and Learning Specialist serves as a strategic partner to Organizational Development, HR, and Operations on talent management, performance, leadership development, and organizational culture. This role combines strategic insight with hands-on execution to advance organizational effectiveness through leadership and talent initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and deliver leadership programs aligned with organizational priorities, facilitating engaging in-person and virtual workshops
- Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps, implement targeted development solutions, and coach leaders in applying learning to enhance team and organizational performance
- Supports the design, implementation, and evolution of performance management frameworks, while coaching managers on performance practices and navigating complex conversations.
- Contributes to talent management initiatives, including succession planning, talent calibration, and leadership pipeline development
- Partners with Directors to implement employee and physician engagement survey processes and advance broader people and culture initiatives.
- Leads action planning with management teams to interpret survey results and develop targeted plans to address identified opportunities.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in leadership program development and talent/performance management, including facilitation, coaching, stakeholder engagement, and applying strategy into execution within unionized and/or healthcare/public sector environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint and Teams.
- Expertise in end-to-end learning program design, adult learning principles, needs assessment, and delivery of training, workshops, and train-the-trainer sessions.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and drive culture and engagement initiatives.
- Highly organized with demonstrated ability to design, execute, and continuously improve programs, tools, and frameworks using feedback and best practices.
- Experience with goal setting and performance management of staff.
Language Requirements- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading & writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset
Salary Range: 47.58 to 55.16 per hour
Additional Information - All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
