This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, the Senior Job and Organizational Design Specialist will play a crucial role in the design, implementation and management of organizational design principles and overarching framework for the University, as well as develop programs, guidelines and frameworks related to job architecture, job family models, and career streams. The role will also bring deep job evaluation expertise and design job evaluation tools, resources and best practices for the University.

The role is responsible for providing expert guidance, tools, and support to the Total Rewards team, HR Partners and clients related to organizational design, job design and job evaluation. The role is responsible for leading the development of programs and guidelines related to job evaluation, job and career architecture, organizational design and operating models. This role is instrumental in ensuring that our workforce is structured efficiently and that jobs align with our strategic goals.

This role will function as a subject matter expert and advise University leadership on organizational design best practices and lead work related to job architecture and job design.

If you have a strong background in organizational design, job and career architecture, operating models, workforce analysis, job evaluation, and a passion for helping leaders align their jobs and structure to enable their key priorities and strategy, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.

Responsibilities

- Evolve and modernize the University’s organizational design framework, methodology and design principles.
- Create guidelines, processes, tools, resources and training that Total Rewards/HR Partners can use with leaders, to assess and design efficient and effective organizational structures.
- Provide organization design subject matter expertise for organizational design initiatives, working with key stakeholders/leaders within the organization.
- Partner with leaders to design and shape operating models, systems and structures to meet current and emerging university needs.
- Lead the development and implementation of job family models, work/job architecture, career pathing/career stream models.
- Lead effective job design to optimize work processes, create value and improve productivity. Support leaders and clients with clarifying roles, systems and job responsibilities.
- Lead the analysis, assessment, and consultation around optimizing the client’s operating model to ensure it helps drive the unit’s strategy and broader university objectives.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.




- 7-10 years of relevant experience in organizational design, operating model analysis, job design, job levelling, workforce planning, workforce analytics
- Considerable experience in the practical application of organizational design methods and strategies
- Strong presentation and communication (both written and verbal) required
- Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and expertise in the application of organizational design methodologies, principles, processes, and tools
- Organization design training, certification, coursework etc is an asset
- Change management experience is an asset
- Demonstrated expertise and experience in job evaluation. Expertise in KF Hay Job Evaluation methodology is an asset

Application Instructions Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees , this position has a comprehensive perks package and an annual salary which will be commensurate with qualifications.

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The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.





All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

About The Team

“Hire great people and give them freedom to be awesome.” — Andrew Mason

Thriving organizations are built on people.

The Human

Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HRHSE) portfolio is composed of exceptional people creating a people-focused culture to support the institution's vision.

We are committed to questioning the status quo, driving excellence, and leading with purpose. We lead with purpose in creating a workplace culture that supports the institution in strengthening its core teaching, research, community engagement, and student enrichment experience.

HRHSE is a values-based portfolio; we incorporate our values of trust, accountability, relationship building and safety in everything we do. Our employees are committed to living our values and are grounded in the conviction that leadership should be demonstrated, encouraged and supported at all levels of the institution.

In HRHSE, we are made up of six teams that are responsible for providing the highest quality services to our campus community; Total Rewards, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Health, Safety and Environment, Employee and Labour Relations and HR Service Partnerships.

Join our practical, results-driven, energized, and engaged team and see firsthand how we live our values, drive change and lead with purpose

📌 Senior Job and Organizational Design Specialist (Edmonton)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Edmonton