Posting Number: 9864
Position Type: Temporary, Full Time (up to 12 months)
Shift Type: Day
Bi-Weekly Hours: 70
Union: Non-Union
About Us
The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care (BCCGC) serves as the corporate head office for the Baycrest Seniors Care family of companies, supporting our hospital, long-term care home, research centre, education programs and residential living communities. As the administrative and organizational hub of a system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, BCCGC brings people, our shared values and system-wide services together to strengthen care and experiences for older adults.
Grounded in the values of being inclusive, collaborative, ambitious, respectful and excellent, BCCGC fosters an environment where teams thrive and collaboration drives success. From enterprise planning to day-to-day operational support, BCCGC helps ensure the Baycrest vision — a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfilment and dignity — comes to life.
Job Summary
The Interim Director, Organizational Effectiveness provides strategic leadership across an integrated portfolio, including Organizational Effectiveness, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Employee Engagement, and People Analytics.
This role is accountable for advancing enterprise-wide people strategies that are data-informed, inclusive, and explicitly aligned with Baycrest’s strategic plan and organizational priorities. The Director leads initiatives that strengthen organizational performance, culture, and workforce capability through integrated approaches to leadership development, organizational design, engagement, and evidence-based decision-making.
As a senior leader and trusted advisor, the Director partners closely with executive leadership, clinical and operational leaders, and Human Resources to drive enterprise change, enhance the employee experience, and build a high-performing, inclusive culture that supports the delivery of Baycrest’s mission and long-term strategic objectives
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Alignment
- Sets the vision and strategy for organizational effectiveness, learning, and leadership development across the enterprise.
- Ensures alignment and integration of staff and leadership development initiatives with broader education strategies impacting all learners across the organization.
- Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, culture, and transformation.
- Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management
- Provide strategic oversight of organizational design, leadership development, and team effectiveness initiatives.
- Lead enterprise change and transformation efforts using structured and consistent change management methodologies.
- Build internal capability for effective change leadership across the organization.
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- Advance Baycrest’s equity, diversity, and inclusion priorities by integrating inclusive and equitable practices across the employee lifecycle, ensuring initiatives are measurable, impactful, and embedded at all stages of the employee experience.
- Ensure EDI initiatives are measurable, evidence-informed, and integrated into organizational effectiveness, talent, and leadership practices.
- Support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), inclusive leadership development, and equitable people practices that foster belonging and psychological safety.
- Employee Engagement & Workforce Experience
- Provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide employee engagement and workforce experience initiatives that strengthen culture, connection, and alignment with Baycrest’s values.
- Lead the design and continuous improvement of workforce experience strategies that enhance engagement, retention, and overall employee well-being.
- Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to translate engagement insights and workforce data into targeted actions that improve team effectiveness and organizational performance.
- People Analytics
- Oversee the use of people metrics, dashboards, and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Translate workforce data into clear, actionable insights related to engagement, performance, retention, and workforce trends.
- Leverage data to monitor progress and inform continuous improvement across Organizational Effectiveness initiatives.
- Financial & Resource Stewardship
- Provides oversight of departmental planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Identifies opportunities to optimize resources, improve efficiency, and maximize organizational impact.
- Ensures responsible fiscal management aligned with strategic priorities.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing team.
- Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team and across the organization.
- Builds strong partnerships across clinical, academic, and corporate portfolios.
Who You Are
- A strategic, systems-level thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.
- An exceptional communicator and influencer, skilled at engaging and aligning senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups.
- A trusted advisor with strong business acumen and a deep understanding of organizational dynamics in complex environments.
- Adept at leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives with measurable impact.
- Highly skilled in navigating ambiguity, complexity, and competing priorities.
- Data-driven, with strong analytical capabilities and a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement.
- A collaborative and values-driven leader who fosters trust, inclusion, and accountability.
- Passionate about building culture, developing people, and enabling organizational success.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Adult Education, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive leadership experience in organizational effectiveness, people analytics, engagement, EDI, or related functions, preferably in a complex healthcare or academic environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide change management and transformation initiatives.
- Expertise in organizational design, workforce development, leadership development, and performance improvement.
- Experience working within regulated environments; familiarity with Ontario healthcare systems and Ministry requirements is an asset.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Training and Development Professional, change management certifications such as Prosci) are considered an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in leveraging data, technology, and systems to inform decision-making and program effectiveness.
Compensation
At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency.
The salary range for this position is $ 137,009 to $ 171,261 per year.
Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.
Why Baycrest
Baycrest puts people first, offering rewards and programs to support your health, well-being, and growth. (Eligibility varies by role and employment status.)
- Competitive pay
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Defined-benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
- Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
- On-site fitness facilities
- Employee discount program
- Tuition reimbursement
