Organizational Development Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Come join the largest supplier of automation and reliability solutions in our region. Discover what we can offer you and be the voice that cultivates innovative ideas To Help Industry Thrive in Eastern Canada.

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Help us build the future of Laurentide.
At Laurentide, our purpose is to help industry thrive in Eastern Canada—and that starts with helping our people thrive. We’re looking for an Organizational Development (OD) Manager to lead strategies that strengthen our culture, develop our leaders, and prepare our organization for the future.

In this role, you’ll shape our learning and development programs, guide change initiatives, and oversee succession planning and performance management. You’ll lead a talented L&D team, work closely with senior leaders, and make learning a powerful driver of business success.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the OD strategy in alignment with our purpose, vision, and business goals.
• Monitor organizational health using surveys, diagnostics, and change readiness tools—turning insights into action.
• Advise senior leadership on change, talent, and culture initiatives to ensure organizational readiness.
• Keep us future-ready by staying on top of trends in leadership development, workforce transformation, and learning.

People & Partnerships

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of L&D professionals.
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders to align development initiatives with organizational needs.
• Champion change leadership capabilities across all management levels.
• Manage external vendors, consultants, and learning partners.

Succession & Performance

• Lead succession planning for critical roles and track internal talent pipelines.
• Facilitate talent reviews and oversee programs for high-potential employees.
• Manage the performance management cycle and provide tools for consistent, effective feedback.

Learning & Development

• Oversee the design and delivery of learning strategies that support skill-building, career growth, and internal mobility.
• Integrate competency models into recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and promotion.
• Promote knowledge-sharing and continuous learning across the organization.
• Embed DEIB principles into leadership and development programs.

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Psychology.
• Minimum 5 years as a Senior Advisor or Business Partner in OD and L&D.
• Advanced expertise in succession planning, career development, change management, learning & development, performance management, and project management.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong French language skills required, English is considered an important asset.
• Ability to travel up to 15–20 days per year.

Assets:

• Change Management certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems.

 

WORK LOCATION: Kirkland, QC

ABOUT US

Laurentide’s purpose is To Help Industry Thrive in Eastern Canada. More than words, our values compel us to think differently, to act with integrity and to shape our future according to them. It is through Customer Centricity, Collaboration, People Matter, Hunger & Passion, Health, Safety & Environment and lastly Trust & Reliability that we:  Empower People. Advance Industry.

#LI-Hybrid

In accordance with Bill 96, this job requires English proficiency to serve clients in Atlantic Canada and interact with US suppliers, ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency.