Senior Consultant, Organizational and Leadership Development

Job DescriptionSome of what you will do:We’re looking for a Senior Consultant, Organizational & Leadership Development to join our team and drive initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, associate experience, and culture across Staples. They demonstrate exceptional communication, project management, and critical thinking abilities.Specifically, You WillLead and manage Staples’ talent assessment, critical role identification, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.Manage leadership development programs, and partner with HRBPs to support the ongoing development of top talent to prepare them for future leadership roles.Create communication plans, then write and implement effective communications tailored to different audiences across Staples to promote programs.Create executive-level presentations, training guides, communications, and supporting materials related to leadership development, talent reviews, critical roles, and succession planning.Partner with other internal teams to plan and execute effective change management strategies when launching major projects.Lead and facilitate all organizational development and leadership programs, as needed, to ensure high quality execution of the overall O&LD team strategy.Maintain awareness of current trends, strategies and best practices related to organizational effectiveness, associate experience, and culture. Bring forward ideas and proposals for improvement to ensure our programs reflect current best in class practices.Some Of What You NeedPost-Secondary education in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Psychology, related discipline or equivalent experience required.Strong business acumen and collaborative style to build relationships and quickly gain credibility with key stakeholders across functional teams.7-10 years of progressive combined experience in Organizational Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, or a related field.Knowledge of talent assessment, succession planning, and high-potential development.Knowledge of change management theories, methodologies, and tools.Some Of What You Will GetAssociate discountHealth and Dental benefitsRRSP/DPSPPerformance bonusesLearning & Development programsAnd more…About UsStaples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.About The TeamAbout the TeamAt Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.We are building an inclusive and diverse teamStaples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.