Leadership Development & Learning Specialist (RFT 1.0 FTE) - #231002

Position Information

Posting 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

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education

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

• 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.
• 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.