Senior Consultant, Enterprise Workforce Planning
About The Position
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, operating GO Transit, UP Express, and the PRESTO fare payment system. The agency is also involved in building new rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario, committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Recent updates to their operating model have created opportunities for strategic professionals. The Enterprise Workforce Planning (EWFP) team plays a critical role in aligning people strategies with business strategy. The Senior Consultant, Enterprise Workforce Planning will lead enterprise-wide workforce planning initiatives, designing forecasting models, scenario planning tools, and analytics to inform strategic talent decisions at the executive level. This role involves partnering with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to embed workforce planning into long-term strategies, identify enterprise capability gaps, and deliver actionable recommendations. The consultant will also mentor junior staff and champion workforce planning best practices. The role requires full-time on-site presence at the designated location, with no remote or hybrid work options, and candidates must be able to commute daily and work on-site during standard business hours.
Requirements
- Degree in Business, HR, I/O Psychology, Economics, or Data/Analytics
- Enterprise-level workforce planning, analytics, and strategic resourcing in complex organizations.
- Advanced skills in Power BI/Tableau, Excel (Power Query, advanced formulas), and HRIS (PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP HCM).
- Experience designing, building, and optimizing enterprise solutions in the workforce/talent management domain using Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint Online
- Proven ability to design and lead scenario modeling, capacity forecasting, and organizational design optimization.
- Experience integrating workforce planning with financial and operational planning cycles.
- Strong executive communication skills with a track record of influencing strategic decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s is an asset.
- Advanced capability in Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint Online.
- CHRL/CPHR, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of enterprise workforce planning frameworks.
- Drive advanced scenario modeling, capacity forecasting, and optimization analyses.
- Advise senior leadership on staffing strategies, organizational design, and risk mitigation.
Benefits
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Inclusive and accessible environment
- Accommodation during the hiring process
- Internal Mobility Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
