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| Reference #: | 4345 |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Experience: | 2 Years |
| Education: | Masters or PhD |
Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping others succeed? Can you design and facilitate staff and leader learning experiences and team development initiatives that are engaging and effective?
Can you collaboratively develop and implement innovative solutions in a complex and diverse work environment?
If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity at Western University for you to explore. From its home in London, Ontario, Canada, Western aspires to be a destination of choice for the world's brightest minds seeking the best learning experience at a leading Canadian research university.
The Facilitator is a caring, credible, energetic professional who is a key member of the Learning and Development team. As a part of Human Resources, Learning & Development Services offers organizational development initiatives for staff and leaders in support of Western's strategic plan.
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. From its home in London, Ontario, Canada, Western prepares future leaders to succeed. Since 1878, 'The Western Experience' has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
The Facilitator contributes knowledge, skill, and guidance in the planning and delivery of a diverse range of organizational development initiatives. The Facilitator designs and delivers small and large group learning opportunities and facilitated group interventions to support workplace culture change, enhance leadership practice, and increase team and organizational effectiveness. The Facilitator leads staff and leader learning opportunities, team planning sessions and process improvement initiatives. The Facilitator offers consultation to leaders to improve team performance, achieve team outcomes, and constructively address work challenges. The Facilitator leads or participates in the improvement and design of talent management practices and systems (e.g. performance feedback systems, role design).
Education:
- Masters degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Business, Adult Education, or a related field
- Certification and experience using organizational development instruments such as personality or team assessments, 360 degree tools, and engagement surveys would be an asset
- Certification in areas such as adult education, facilitation, coaching, instructional design, and on-line learning would be an asset
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years in a role with learning and group facilitation as major accountabilities
- Experience within a large, unionized, academic or broader public sector environment preferred
Skills & Expertise:
- High-energy, client-focused professional with a passion for helping teams and leaders succeed
- Strong presentation skills, large and small group facilitation skills, strong ability to provide feedback and coaching to others
- Strong client consultation and assessment skills and the ability to design and deliver effective learning and team interventions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge of group engagement methods, team dynamics, adult learning, and change management
- Demonstrated ability and openness to learn and expand own skill set
- Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills
- Exceptional emotional intelligence, awareness of others, maturity, and sound judgment, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong record of teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility with the ability to work independently
- Strong project leadership and process improvement skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4345 by midnight on November 28th, 2014.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources Administration at hrhelp@uwo.ca
Can you collaboratively develop and implement innovative solutions in a complex and diverse work environment?
If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity at Western University for you to explore. From its home in London, Ontario, Canada, Western aspires to be a destination of choice for the world's brightest minds seeking the best learning experience at a leading Canadian research university.
The Facilitator is a caring, credible, energetic professional who is a key member of the Learning and Development team. As a part of Human Resources, Learning & Development Services offers organizational development initiatives for staff and leaders in support of Western's strategic plan.
Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. From its home in London, Ontario, Canada, Western prepares future leaders to succeed. Since 1878, 'The Western Experience' has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
The Facilitator contributes knowledge, skill, and guidance in the planning and delivery of a diverse range of organizational development initiatives. The Facilitator designs and delivers small and large group learning opportunities and facilitated group interventions to support workplace culture change, enhance leadership practice, and increase team and organizational effectiveness. The Facilitator leads staff and leader learning opportunities, team planning sessions and process improvement initiatives. The Facilitator offers consultation to leaders to improve team performance, achieve team outcomes, and constructively address work challenges. The Facilitator leads or participates in the improvement and design of talent management practices and systems (e.g. performance feedback systems, role design).
Education:
- Masters degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Business, Adult Education, or a related field
- Certification and experience using organizational development instruments such as personality or team assessments, 360 degree tools, and engagement surveys would be an asset
- Certification in areas such as adult education, facilitation, coaching, instructional design, and on-line learning would be an asset
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years in a role with learning and group facilitation as major accountabilities
- Experience within a large, unionized, academic or broader public sector environment preferred
Skills & Expertise:
- High-energy, client-focused professional with a passion for helping teams and leaders succeed
- Strong presentation skills, large and small group facilitation skills, strong ability to provide feedback and coaching to others
- Strong client consultation and assessment skills and the ability to design and deliver effective learning and team interventions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively apply knowledge of group engagement methods, team dynamics, adult learning, and change management
- Demonstrated ability and openness to learn and expand own skill set
- Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills
- Exceptional emotional intelligence, awareness of others, maturity, and sound judgment, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong record of teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility with the ability to work independently
- Strong project leadership and process improvement skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4345 by midnight on November 28th, 2014.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources Administration at hrhelp@uwo.ca
