Log In
Sign Up
Requisition ID: 7859
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Payroll, Pensions & Benefits Service
Branch: Employee Central Project Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary Position – Up to 18 months
Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $88,335.52 – $111,718.88 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Finance & Accounting
Application Close: 01/05/2023
JOB SUMMARY
Human Resources Services creates and implements human resources strategies and programs that are aligned and integrated with business strategies to facilitate the attraction, development, deployment and retention of a diverse, knowledgeable and engaged workforce. With a focus on talent recruitment and management, Human Resources is the centre of expertise providing a one-stop shop for the City’s Human Resource needs.
You are responsible for applying change management methodology and principles, and providing communications, training and change management advice and services to meet business change objectives and initiatives. You focus on the people side of change, business processes, roles and organizational structures; create and promote the implementation of change management plans that include communication and training requirements to minimize employee resistance and maximize employee engagement; and foster faster adoption, greater ultimate utilization and higher proficiency on the changes impacting employees in the organization such that business results are achieved.
You work collaboratively with management and other stakeholders to determine and address changes to business processes and needs; conduct environmental scans for related initiatives to ensure alignment; participate in the development of communication and training plans; and work to drive faster adoption, higher utilization and greater proficiency of the changes that impact the business and the employees.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Public Administration or related field.
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or Business Administration is desirable
Minimum of 6 years of related experience in developing, implementing and supporting human resources and change management initiatives in a results-oriented environment; including at least 2 years of project management experience in lead role, working on large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives and programs. Consulting or professional services experience is an asset.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Related Change Management certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset
KNOWLEDGE
- Current change and project management principles, methodologies and their application
- Performance consulting tools and best practices
- Organizational development, interventions and strategies
- Strategic and operational planning
- Business case development practices
- Effective and timely management of projects and project teams
- Extensive working knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Project management skills, strong diagnostic ability and the ability to partner in a highly matrixed organization
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and programs
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and analytical thinking
- Well-developed interpersonal skills: proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and to a variety of audiences
- Leadership in establishing structured methodologies
- Client focused, results oriented, and viewed as a trusted advisor
- Proven ability to build and maintain consultative business partnerships with client groups
- Ability to meaningfully communicate discrete data and business concepts
- Influence change and gain necessary support and commitment for change to move toward a common vision and goal
- Energetic demeanour and entrepreneurial spirit
- A passion for developing innovative human resources solutions to solve complex business challenges
- Attentive to detail, big picture thinker, who can proactively identify and solve issues concerning inconsistencies in organizations
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.