ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
· Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
· Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
· Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
· Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Design and Compensation, this position is responsible for providing guidance and support for designing and implementing an organizational framework to optimize structure, efficiency, and performance, aligning with the Region’s strategic goals. This includes acting as the subject matter expert in organizational design, advising business unit leaders and Regional staff on sound organizational and job design practices.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Leads initiatives to assess, develop, and redesign organizational frameworks, structures, operating models, layers and span of control, roles, job level requirements, and reporting structures.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to integrate organizational design with business strategy.
• Provides direction in the development and implementation of organizational design plans, and policies and procedures ensuring consistency and alignment of all plans with broader corporate plans, standards, and business goals.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains principles to govern the Region’s organizational and job design effectiveness, including span of control, levels of work, and support for workforce planning.
• Leads the research and analysis on organization design needs, issues, and trends for management to make informed program and policy decisions.
• Engages with stakeholders to gain support and buy-in for organizational design changes.
• Collaborates with PEC partners and Department management staff, as organizational changes unfold, and provides expertise and perspective in line with established design principles, while ensuring business needs are met.
• Working with the Organizational Design Specialist and using established key performance indicators (KPIs), evaluates the effectiveness of organizational design changes, provides reporting and analytics, and makes recommendations for improvements that are cost-effective and consistent with market trends, best practices, and the Region’s objectives.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Successful completion of a University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Organizational Design certification or equivalent Human Resources professional designation.
• Minimum five (5) years directly related experience in organizational design, and organizational effectiveness, and minimum one (1) year of direct supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders to gain support for initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant program development, applicable legislation and industry standards, and current practices.
• Ability to demonstrate the Region's leadership and core competencies.
• Demonstrated report writing, analytical and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.
