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Senior Advisor, Organizational Development
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About the role
- Senior Advisor in Organizational Development at Seaspan providing strategic support in HR frameworks and employee engagement initiatives. Focusing on organizational design and DE&I strategies.
Responsibilities
- Supports the development and implementation an enterprise-wide organizational design framework aligned to existing job architecture, business strategy and operational needs
- Advises business leaders on organization structure, role clarity, spans and layers, workforce planning, and governance models
- Conducts organizational diagnostics to identify structural inefficiencies, duplication, or gaps
- Partners with HR Business Partners to support restructuring initiatives and workforce planning efforts
- Develop tools, templates, and guidelines to support consistent organizational design practices across the organization
- Analyze organizational data and metrics to inform decision-making and measure impact
- Lead the development, administration, and analysis of enterprise employee engagement surveys
- Interprets survey results to identify root causes, trends, and systemic themes at an enterprise level
- Develop the frameworks and tools that support leaders in developing measurable action plans and accountability mechanisms based on department/team survey results
- Develop mechanisms to monitor progress on engagement and culture initiatives
- Support enterprise-wide employee feedback strategies and continuous improvement practices
- Connects engagement insights to broader talent, performance, and culture initiatives
- Lead the development and implementation of HR-driven DE&I strategies and initiatives aligned to Seaspan’s business strategy
- Partner with HR and business leaders to integrate DE&I principles into talent processes, policies, and programs
- Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress and outcomes on DE&I strategies and initiatives
- Provide advisory support on inclusive leadership, culture-building, and equitable practices
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager, Organizational Development and Change to align initiatives with enterprise priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree considered an asset)
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Organizational Development, including organizational design and employee engagement
- Demonstrated experience developing frameworks and enterprise-level programs
- Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting engagement and organizational metrics
- Experience supporting DE&I strategy and implementation within HR
- Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or unionized environments is considered an asset
- Deep knowledge of organizational design principles (e.g., spans and layers, decision rights, governance, role clarity, capability alignment)
- Ability to diagnose structural inefficiencies and recommend evidence-based solutions
- Strong understanding of inclusive workplace practices and systemic equity considerations
- Ability to influence without direct authority and operate effectively as a senior individual contributor
- Strong facilitation, consulting, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong written communication skills suitable for senior leadership audiences
- Ability to develop executive-ready presentations, briefing materials, and frameworks.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pension plan matching
- Annual bonus
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness benefits including paramedical services, dental and vision care, life insurance
- Medical leave coverage
- Parental leave coverage
- Childcare benefit partnership
- $500 personal spending account
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Access to Pemberton campus gym
- Complimentary shuttle bus service
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