Director of Organizational Development and Support

Recruitment Details

Director of Organizational Development and Support

Department: Winnipeg Police Service

Designated Work Location: 245 Smith Street, on site

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $4,150.52 to $5,582.94 bi-weekly

Posting No: 125909

Closing Date: Monday, June 23rd, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Working under the general direction of the Superintendent Support Services, the Director of Organizational Development and Support (ODS) provides leadership and management to a multidisciplinary staff responsible for supporting the Service in the areas of policies and procedures, various forms of analysis and updates, research, trend analysis, risk, accreditation, audit, quality assurance, and performance measurements.

The Director is also responsible for public facing reports such as the Annual Statistical Report, quarterly Dashboards, monthly crime statistics, Use of Force, Bias Free, Police Vehicle Operations reports, etc.

As a Director of Organizational Development and Support you will:
 

• Ensure all WPS policies and procedures and publication are delivered in appropriate time frames for Executive approval. Assign resources to research specific or global policing issues and identify trends. Dedicate and manage resources to lead various strategic service wide change projects
• Direct the development of business intelligence tools that provide effective and efficient organizational reporting on workload analysis, crime trends and statistical analysis
• Direct the development and maintenance of a risk, audit and compliance function for the Service
• Lead and Manage the Division
• Engage in Strategic Leadership
   

Your Education And Qualifications Include
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Sciences, Business, Public Administration or related discipline
• Master’s Degree in Behavioural Sciences, Business, Public Administration or related discipline, considered an asset
• Certificate in Change Management or Project Management, considered an asset
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in organizational development, analytics, compliance, or related areas, preferably in a police or related environment
• Strong knowledge of Winnipeg Police Service operational processes
• Deep understanding of service policy development, data analytics methodologies, and compliance frameworks
• Broad knowledge of organizational development with the ability to perform analysis requiring frequent evaluation of objective and subjective factors to resolve complex issues in effective ways
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively conduct presentations, facilitate group sessions, write reports and prepare briefing materials
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build consensus, generate commitment to new ideas and initiatives, provide sound advice, and handle politically sensitive and/or confidential issues with tact, diplomacy and integrity
• Ability to provide leadership at a senior level
• Demonstrated leadership, planning and organizational skills, with a proven ability to foster an effective team environment, plan and manage projects, lead project teams, and manage multiple priorities within tight timeframes
• The ability to establish and maintain a positive, respectful, safe and healthy work environment that supports the physical, psychological and social working relationships with members at all levels in a team environment
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
   

If you are not submitting proof of Grade 12 completed within Canada, we require you to submit proof of a full-time, two-year post-secondary program completed in Canada.

Minimum Requirements
 

• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Minimum 18 years of age
• No involvement in any criminal activity within the last two years (including illegal drugs)
• No criminal record for which a Pardon has not been granted
   

Conditions Of Employment
 

• Ability to pass a level 3 Winnipeg Police Service security check and maintain clearance
• Ability to successfully complete additional training as defined by the Service
   

Winnipeg Police Service Competencies
 

• Citizen and Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Political Savvy
• Strategic Agility
   

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
 

• Current Resume (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Sciences, Business, Public Administration or related discipline - provide copy of Diploma, Final Transcripts (must indicate graduated), or Foreign Credential Academic Assessment (Required)
• Master’s Degree in Behavioural Sciences, Business, Public Administration or related discipline - provide copy of Diploma, Final Transcripts (must indicate graduated), or Foreign Credential Academic Assessment (Required if applicable)
• Certificate in Change Management or Project Management - provide copy of Certificate or Final Transccripts (must indicate completed) (Required if applicable)
• Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency – provide copy of one of the following documents: Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Passport, Canadian Citizenship Certificate or Card, Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Secure Status Card) OR Record of Landing (Landing Papers), Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), Permanent Resident (PR) Card (Required)
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
   

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00

Employee Group: Winnipeg Police Senior Officers Association (WPSOA)

Position Reports To: Superintendent of Support Services

Only candidates selected to proceed in the process will be contacted.

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