People Consulting - Workforce Advisory and Change Management - Senior - Toronto

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Consultant for our People Consulting practice. In joining our team you will gain valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge by working across various capabilities service offerings and agencies. Working in multidisciplinary teams often directly with leaders of major organizations you will bring diverse perspectives to every challenge. We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise government and public sector leaders in the face of increasing disruptions an everchanging workforce and evolving business landscape. Whether your passion is devising and driving large scale change strategies organizational design or transforming HR organizations we cultivate innovation and purpose. You will find an environment that is both entrepreneurial and collaborative. We will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with leadership opportunities.

Your key responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the people components of largescale transformation. Work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services in particular in change and organizational design.
• Deliver quality services. Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve a highquality deliverables and within expected timeframes working mostly indepently. Monitor progress manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management. Focus on deliverables and client business priorities. Manage expectations of service. Understand the clients industry and recognize key performance drivers and business trends.
• Develop people. Provide constructive onthejob feedback/training. Foster an innovative and teamoriented work environment.
• Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge. Keep uptodate with current developments and trends in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
• Generate new business opportunities. Understand Ernst & Young and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop longterm client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with other Ernst & Young team members across all practices to serve client needs.
• Flexibility and ability to travel; willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 30

Skills and attributes for success

• Work collaboratively in a team environment (knows when to lead and when to follow)
• Experience supporting people components of transformation such as: Change Management Culture change operating model and organizational design strategic workforce planning learning design and/or talent management
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Ability to think outside of the box thrive on new challenges
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to adapt messaging and style to suit the needs of different audiences. Strong facilitation skills including the ability to design meeting agendas or workshop activities to design creative solutions build commitment to outcomes and drive decision making.
• High level of motivation and a selfstarting attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

To qualify for the role you must have

• A related bachelors degree
• A minimum of 35 years of experience in providing relevant advisory services
• PROSCI or other industry standard Change Management Certification considered an asset
• Experience in delivering change solutions for all portions of project lifecycles including Assessment Design and Implementation
• Project management experience

What we look for

We are interested in professionals who enjoy promoting the people agenda in organizations and change initiatives bringing people issues and challenges to the forefront. You will need the confidence to keep the people agenda front and center as well as the interpersonal skills and communications savvy to do this in a way that integrates well with executive priorities and objectives.

What weoffer

At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture built on highperformance teaming where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people our clients and our communities. Its one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social wellbeing. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Mtis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.