JOB PROFILE
POSITION # 00077006; 00091327; 00102620
TITLE: Organization Development Consultant
CLASSIFICATION: MANAGEMENT BAND 2
CONTEXT - In the Ministry of Justice Corporate Management Services Branch, we strive to provide excellence
in corporate services and partner in our ministry’s outcomes. Our mission as a central, consolidated support
services team -with both headquarters and a regional presence- is to support all the program areas and
branches in the Ministry of Justice. The Branch provides central corporate services to all staff and
branches/programs in the Ministry. The Branch leads the preparation of budget submissions and financial
reporting, and provides oversight, progress reports, and expert advice and performs day to day functions to its
clients on finances, strategic human resources, facilities, including Shared Services, and corporate risk and
security.
The Branch provides a combination of Victoria headquarters and regional support. We have regional teams
located in Prince George, Kelowna, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam,
Maple Ridge and Vancouver.
The Branch is also the lead strategic link between its partners and government’s central agencies (Treasury
Board Staff and Office of the Comptroller General, and Office of the Chief Information Officer) and shared
services agencies.
JOB OVERVIEW
To provide authoritative advice, interpretation and/or consultation services to teams of executives and
specialists who provide professional expertise in the delivery of services specific to the area of specialty.
As with all the positions on the Team, the OD Consultant is also a corporate resource by participating in crossgovernment projects related to policy and program development and communities of practice; as well as interagency leadership initiatives.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Takes lead responsibility for an assigned group of clients and related organization development and
workforce planning related functions and projects.
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Works with executive teams to develop ministry OD strategies and leads ministry working groups
tasked with designing and implementing specific proactive strategies to support medium and long term
client business goals and areas of focus, increase employee engagement and encourage building a
collaborative, healthy and productive workplace.
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Takes a coaching approach, advises and assists executive and senior management teams in progressive
people practices related to areas such as organizational design, succession management, change
management, workforce planning, employee engagement, recognition and leadership development to
support them in continuously improving people practices in the workplace.
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Oversees the implementation of the organization’s SHR corporate strategies.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Administrative Services
Program Admin & Mgt.
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
November 2014
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Determines the goals and objectives of the team to achieve the defined outcomes.
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Designs specific strategies and actions to meet emerging client needs; ensures appropriate delivery
occurs; measures results and determines next steps for sustainability.
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Advocates for client needs and services by building strong relationships and providing input on
strategic and client focused plans.
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Seeks advice from experts within or external to government on issues related to the area of specialty.
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Participates in and/or leads the implementation of new and strategic business processes.
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Analyses consulting activities, outcomes and trends.
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Networks with colleagues in all locations to gain information on trends and opportunities.
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Acquires in-depth knowledge for the area of speciality and the clients’ businesses.
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Provides professional advice to clients regarding options/activities for the area of specialty.
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Supervises staff including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans,
approval of leave, response to grievances and initiation of discipline processes.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
 Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. human resource management, social and human
sciences, Organization development or public administration); and
 Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in an organization development human
resources and/or strategic business planning work environment gained through direct experience on a
consultancy basis or as a line manager/supervisor; or
 Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
 The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Demonstrated knowledge and skills of a wide range of human resource practices such as organization
development, change management, succession management, organizational design;
Ability to analyse issues and opportunities through a systems perspective;
Ability to design and facilitate planning, dialogue, decision-making and team building sessions
Ability to lead and manage projects;
Effective relationship building skills with a diverse clientele;
Strong analytical skills that can translate theory into practice;
Effective oral and written communications abilities;
Proficient technological skills, i.e., with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet research, etc.;
and,
Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a
criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security
screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting
carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
Career Group:
Job Family:
Administrative Services
Program Admin & Mgt.
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
November 2014
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Change Management is the ability to support a change initiative within the organization. It involves
helping the organization's members understand what the change means to them, and providing the
guidance and support to maintain enthusiasm and commitment to the change process. People with
this competency willingly embrace and champion change and take advantage of every opportunity to
explain the vision of the future to others and gain their buy-in.
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Strategic Orientation is the ability to link long-range visions and concepts to daily work, ranging from a
simple understanding to a sophisticated awareness of the impact of the world at large on strategies
and on choices.
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Results Orientation is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one’s
own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation);
challenging goals that one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done
(continuous improvement). Thus, a unique accomplishment also indicates a Results Orientation.
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Service Orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the
public, co-workers, other branches/divisions, other ministries/agencies, other government
organizations, and non-government organizations. It means focusing one’s efforts on discovering and
meeting the needs of the customer/client.
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Teamwork and Co-operation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups
and across the organization to achieve group and organization goals. It includes the desire and ability
to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Administrative Services
Program Admin & Mgt.
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
November 2014