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Organizational Development Specialist

J.D. Irving


Job Location:

Saint John - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 55000 - 75000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Transportation & Logistics division is seeking an Organizational Development Specialistto join its HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about leadership development talent management and organizational this role you will work closely with HR and business leaders to deliver meaningful development programs support talent and succession initiatives leverage data to drive insights and help build a strong capable workforce across the division.

Why is this role a great career opportunity

  • Opportunity to support organizational development across multiple businesses.
  • Exposure to leadership development employee development succession planning talent reviews and change management.
  • Ability to partner with HR and business leaders on initiatives that support workforce capability and employee engagement.
  • A role that combines program coordination data analysis stakeholder support and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to contribute to practical scalable solutions that help strengthen business performance and organizational effectiveness.

Salary range: $55000 - $75000



Responsibilities
  • Support the design delivery coordination and continuous improvement of organizational development programs tools and frameworks across the division.
  • Support annual talent review and succession planning processes including preparation of materials tracking development plans and identifying talent gaps.
  • Assist leaders and HR partners with practical development solutions that support employee growth and business needs.
  • Support change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives including role clarity team structure accountability mapping and workflow alignment.
  • Analyze employee talent engagement and development data to identify trends risks gaps and opportunities.
  • Prepare reports dashboards presentations and summaries to support leadership decision-making.


Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Business Administration Psychology Adult Education or a related field.
  • 37 years of related experience in organizational development talent management learning and development HR program coordination or change management.
  • Knowledge of organizational development talent management succession planning leadership development change management needs assessment program coordination and facilitation.
  • Experience supporting multiple business units or complex operational environments is considered an asset.
  • Strong communication relationship-building presentation analytical project coordination and problem-solving skills.
  • CPHR designation or working toward designation is considered an asset. Certification or coursework in Organizational Development Change Management Talent Management or Leadership Development is also considered an asset.



Required Experience:

IC


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Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With ... View more

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