Wonderbrands

Requisition ID: 21554
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Human Resources Services
Branch: HR Business Services Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full Time Temporary Position, 1 Full Time Permanent Position and Eligibility List
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $81,359.46 - $102,891.88 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 17/04/2026

Applications/resumes received will be used to staff current and on-going permanent and temporary requirements until December 31, 2026.
JOB SUMMARY
The HR Business Services Branch operates as an internal consulting practice, working closely with business leaders and managers to support business strategy and sustained performance. As the primary contact to the client group, each unit provides proactive, strategic and operational advice to managers and staff in the following areas: business people strategy and analytics, business workforce planning and implementation, organizational design and job evaluation, talent acquisition, performance management, workplace safety, organizational health, disability management, accommodations and WSIB.
You will address our department leaders' organization design and job evaluation needs and play a pivotal role in supporting organization design and job evaluation projects across the City and/or specific departments, including: analyzing organization design issues, assembling research and insights, developing actionable recommendations and preparing presentations and documents.
As a respected Organization Design/Job Evaluation Consultant, you are well positioned as a professional who has strong business acumen, analysis, communications and stakeholder management skills. Your primary accountabilities include:
Partner with HR Consultants and Managers to proactively solution job evaluation opportunities
Provide guidance and advice to Managers on organizational design issues to improve organizational effectiveness and to enable the achievement of goals and objectives
Provide consulting advice on City practices and industry trends related to organization design and job evaluation
Always lead with organizational analytics to identify structural and organizational systemic issues and opportunities
Perform analysis and share insights related to organization design, spans and layers, and related activities
Serve as chair and voting member or technical advisor on management and joint union-management job evaluation committees
Develop generic job profiles by gathering, reviewing and analyzing content to ensure it reflects the position's overall purpose and major responsibilities
Package and present meaningful data and/or research into the development of job evaluation recommendations
Participate in the review and design of job evaluation systems that comply with Pay Equity legislation, and reflect the culture and values of the City of Ottawa.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in human resources management, labour relations, business or public administration, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of related experience working in a human resources environment with at least 2 years of experience specifically in the field of job evaluation
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is desirable
KNOWLEDGE
Job evaluation and organizational design principles, concepts, policies, practices and techniques
Pay Equity legislation and Employment Standards
Human resources management policies, programs and practices related to labour relations, recruitment and staffing, compensation, organization design, and salary administration
HRIS systems, preferably SAP and/or Peoplesoft
Human resource management practices in an unionized work environment
Organizational design principles and practices
Compensation principles and practices
Negotiation techniques and practices
MS Office, HR systems
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, integrity, dependability and sound judgement
Demonstrates integrity, initiative, creativity and enthusiasm in achieving results
Is self-motivated
Is able to multi-task under stressful conditions
Detail oriented
Willing to participate on and lead a team
Understand and consistently apply a range of job evaluation plans, including point factor rating plan
Identify, design and make recommendations on job design and organizational structures
Operate within a complex unionized environment
Communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, to all levels within the corporation, as well as with representatives from external organizations
Chair job evaluation committee meetings and facilitate group discussion
Plan, prioritize and carry out assignments and competing demands within tight timeframes
Bring excellence to internal or external clients by focusing efforts on discovering and meeting their needs
Design and deliver professional presentations and training
Consult, provide advice, and deliver services that are adapted to corporate needs and business environments
Create and maintain a positive rapport and partnerships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
Conduct external and internal research, analyze results, present findings and make recommendations for senior management’s consideration
Adapt to changing environments, open to new ideas and approaches, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Analyze complex information, define and solve problems and make independent decisions that achieve optimal results
Interpret policies and procedures accurately and consistently and provide advice to managers
Must be able to travel to work locations as required by the job
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.
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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, ****** 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 to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. 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 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.