Associate Director, Workforce Strategy – Inclusion and Belonging

Okanagan College

. Lead the development, implementation and review of a College-wide workforce strategy .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeKelowna • CanadaSenior💰 CA$105,526 - CA$148,905 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing workforce strategies, including recruitment, organizational development, and compensation planning. Possesses strong leadership skills to manage teams, oversee performance management, and drive EDISJ initiatives within a complex organizational environment.

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Workforce Strategy DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionOrganizational DevelopmentEDISJ InitiativesHuman Resources Information Systems

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningSuccession PlanningCompensation AnalysisPeople AnalyticsPerformance DevelopmentJob DesignData GovernanceChange ManagementBudget ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationFacilitation SkillsConsultation SkillsChange LeadershipInnovation

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemHuman Resources Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPHR Designation

Industry Keywords

Public SectorUnionized EnvironmentInclusive Employment PracticesSystemic BarriersCollective Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation and review of a College-wide workforce strategy
Translate workforce strategy into coordinated recruitment, succession, learning, organizational development, work design, compensation and retention plans
Provide leadership and supervision, including recruitment, orientation, coaching, professional development, performance management and employee wellbeing support
Provide strategic direction for a centralized recruitment model and applicant tracking system
Oversee succession planning and talent development frameworks
Provide strategic oversight of onboarding, employee and leadership learning, mandatory training, performance evaluation and development processes
Lead workplace EDISJ, accessibility and belonging initiatives
Review employment policies and practices for systemic barriers and direct improvements
Oversee employee listening, engagement, recognition and experience strategies
Provide strategic oversight of job design, job descriptions, job evaluation, classification and exempt compensation
Direct significant compensation, classification and organizational design matters
Establish People Services data and reporting direction and oversee data quality, privacy and appropriate use
Sponsor improvements to People Services systems and digital processes
Monitor workforce metrics and qualitative evidence and present recommendations to senior leaders
Oversee policies, procedures, service standards, controls and documentation
Advise the CHRO and senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes and talent risks
Build partnerships with leaders, employee representatives, Finance, Payroll, Information Technology and other College groups
Represent the College on committees, sector networks and with external bodies
Manage assigned budgets, resources, major projects and external contracts
Report progress, results and material risks to the CHRO
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, public administration or a related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or workforce strategy
At least three (3) years of management or supervisory experience
Experience developing workforce or talent strategies and leading initiatives in recruitment, organizational development, compensation, people analytics, EDISJ or accessibility
Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, learning, performance development, compensation, classification and organizational design
Knowledge of EDISJ, accessibility, anti-racism, systemic barriers and inclusive employment practices
Advanced strategic planning, analysis and judgment
Knowledge of human resources information systems, data governance and reporting
Strong communication, facilitation, consultation and change leadership skills
Working knowledge of collective agreements and applicable employment, human rights, accessibility, privacy and public sector compensation requirements
Ability to manage competing priorities, budgets and complex projects while maintaining confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage a high work volume and competing projects, issues and initiatives
Demonstrated innovation and change management skills
Experience in a complex unionized, public sector or post-secondary organization preferred
CPHR designation or relevant professional education in equity and inclusion, organizational development or change management is an asset
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing full-time appointment
Inclusive workplace committed to equitable participation of marginalized people
Application accommodations for people with disabilities