Sr. HR Transformation Consultant, Organizational Capacity Consultant and HR Business Advisor

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Help Strengthen the People and Organizations Behind Ontario's Justice System

Strong justice outcomes depend on strong people and well-designed organizations. Our team partners with leaders at the Ministry of the Attorney General to build talent, shape organizations, and lead change with purpose and accountability, ensuring the ministry is ready for what's next.

To advance this mission, we are seeking three Senior HR Transformation Consultants, one Organizational Capacity Consultant, and one HR Business Advisor to provide strategic human resources expertise to the ministry's most senior leadership.

Working in close partnership with ministry leaders, you will design people-centred strategies that strengthen organizational capacity and performance. From organizational design to talent development, engagement, and recognition, your work will enable leaders to make informed decisions and deliver lasting, system-wide change in a dynamic and complex public-sector environment.

Note: The HR Business Advisor position is being posted to also support the creation of a candidate pool for other future vacancies. Qualified candidates may be considered for additional positions as they become available.

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About the job

Sr. HR Transformation Consultant – an expert advisor on complex organizational change
In this role you will:
• lead complex organizational design and transformation initiatives that improve how services are delivered
• partner with senior leaders to navigate high-stakes people and change challenges, from concept to implementation
• develop and apply practical change approaches, tools, and standards that support consistent, quality outcomes
• advise executives on workforce impacts, emerging people trends, and enterprise HR initiatives affecting ministry priorities

Organizational Capacity Consultant – program strategy and integrated delivery lead
In this role you will:
• lead the strategy and delivery of workforce and talent programs, ensuring alignment and strong outcomes at a ministry-wide level
• coordinate talent planning, executive-level initiatives, engagement efforts, and related programs as an integrated whole
• identify risks, dependencies, and gaps across programs, adjusting plans to keep work aligned and on track
• develop and maintain standards, tools, and best practices that improve consistency, quality, and delivery

HR Business Advisor – trusted partner and emerging change leader
In this role you will:
• serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by aligning workforce and people solutions with operational priorities
• provide leadership on workforce decision-making by interpreting trends, identifying risks, and turning insights into clear, practical actions
• lead and support change initiatives such as organizational changes, business transformations, and program transitions
• provide clear advice, briefings, and recommendations on emerging workforce and people issues

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What you bring to the team

Leadership and Project Management Skills:

You can demonstrate your ability to:
• lead multiple complex initiatives at the same time, from planning through to delivery
• organize work within governance and accountability requirements, while keeping outcomes and quality in focus
• coordinate people and resources to deliver HR services that support business priorities
• guide and mentor others, while staying accountable for timelines, commitments, and results

Organizational Development, Change and Capacity Management:

You can demonstrate:
• experience designing and supporting organizational change, including structure, culture, and ways of working
• ability to assess organizational strengths and gaps, and recommend practical improvements
• experience supporting leaders through workforce transitions and changing business models
• confidence providing clear, senior-level advice on people and organizational issues

Strategic HR Expertise & Specialized Knowledge:

You can demonstrate:
• strong knowledge of how people, workforce, and labour relations practices affect organizational performance
• experience applying HR expertise to support transformation, change, and complex organizational challenges
• working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and collective agreements, and how they shape decisions
• awareness of emerging workforce and talent trends, and the ability to apply them in a practical way

Consultation and Interpersonal Skills:

You can demonstrate:
• strong consulting skills, including building trust, understanding client needs, and providing clear advice
• ability to explain complex issues simply and recommend practical courses of action
• confidence representing the organization in sensitive discussions with unions, partners, or central agencies
• political judgement to navigate ambiguity, competing interests, and government priorities

Analytical and Research Skills:

You can demonstrate:
• ability to assess people-related risks and impacts connected to business plans and organizational change
• experience analyzing complex, sensitive issues and identifying practical options
• strong research and critical-thinking skills to understand trends, policies, and constraints
• ability to present clear, evidence-based recommendations to senior leaders

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly, and accessible physical work environment

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Additional information:

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.