Looking to be part of an intimate team of professionals where you can make a big impact? Do you have a proven track record of supporting senior executives in developing and implementing innovative solutions to drive the achievement of business results? If you want to utilize your broad breadth of HR skills and knowledge this is the role for you. Consider this opportunity as a HR Business Advisor in the Human Resources Strategies Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing where you will partner with executive clients to provide strategic thinking in critical settings. To complete our team, we are welcoming enthusiastic, results-oriented and collaborative professionals to apply their knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver strategic human resources advice and services to senior management.
About us:The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing works with local governments and partners across Ontario to build safe and strong urban and rural communities with dynamic local economies, a high quality of life and affordable and suitable homes for everyone.
The Human Resources Strategies Branch provides integrated human resources strategies and solutions to optimize organizational effectiveness. The branch supports ministry change management activities and leads succession planning and talent management initiatives to build organizational and leadership capacity. It supports initiatives aimed at achieving a culture of diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, health, safety and wellness and recognition as well as supporting employee engagement and the employee experience. The Branch is also the lead for the ministry's continuity of operations planning and physical security programs.
PLEASE NOTE: This competition may be used to fill future vacanciesWhy work for the Ontario Public Service?The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Collegial and professional work culture.
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas.
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
As a strategic human resources professional, you will:
• Provide strategic advice to Assistant Deputy Ministers and Directors in the areas of: organizational design and effectiveness, talent and performance management, FTE management and workforce planning, and strategic labour relations.
• Plan, lead and manage ministry wide human capital initiatives in the areas of: anti-racism, diversity and inclusion, learning and development and health, safety and wellness.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Analyze business processes and requirements.
What you bring to the team
Relationship Management and Communication Skills
• You have proven consulting, interpersonal and relationship management skills to develop and maintain constructive business partnerships with senior leaders.
• You demonstrate effective communication skills to discuss and deliver strategic advice to senior leaders, to influence key decisions, draft and review business cases and decision notes and develop engaging presentations and placemats.
• You are a team player with collaboration skills to develop and sustain solid working relationships with colleagues and internal/external partners.
• You act with integrity and you can develop appropriate responses to sensitive situations.
Project Management and Analytical Skills
• You have well-developed conceptual, analytical and research skills that enable you to understand and interpret complex business requirements, identify HR and organizational issues and make appropriate recommendations.
• You have project management and coordination skills to oversee and lead various initiatives, activities and services concurrently.
Strategic Human Resources Knowledge
• You have knowledge of and experience in integrating a range of HR services (e.g. organizational design and effectiveness, talent and performance management, FTE Management and workforce planning, health, safety and wellness and strategic labour relations, human resource related legislation, policies, and collective agreements) to support clients to meet their business goals.
• You are up to date on industry HR practices and trends.
• You have experience leading or supporting human capital initiatives and understanding their impact on organizational performance and business effectiveness.